NEW LIFE YOUTH

Equipping Students to Live Like Jesus + Love Like Jesus

WEDNESDAYS | 6:00-8:00PM

Middle School & High School Students gather every Wednesday for one service where we play games, eat, worship, hear the word and discuss real issues in small groups.

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NLY exists to see students from all walks of life come into a life-changing relationship with God. We are a family where students feel seen, heard, known, and loved. We create a culture for students to see that they are most fully themselves when they have a relationship with God. In a relationship, God shows them that He loves them no matter what they have done, are currently doing, or will do. As a result, they understand the truth of God’s word and change their schools/families/friends. We accomplish this through solid leadership, engaging programs, catalytic teaching of God’s Word, deep friendships, and dynamic outreach activities. We are devoted to the building process of our students & will encourage, love, and support them through their growth in learning to Live like Jesus and Love like Jesus. The result is a student who takes risks, becomes an influencer, and becomes a vital part of NLCC by serving the local church.

 

DEREK PAWELEK

HIGH SCHOOL PASTOR

Derek grew up in South Texas and moved to Abilene, Texas, in 2011 to attend Hardin-Simmons University. There he met his wife, Whitney, and they married in  2014. The Pawelek’s moved to Redding, California, in 2016 for Derek to attend Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry. In May 2018, Derek was brought onto the staff at New Life Covenant Church as a full-time Youth Pastor. In August 2018, the couple welcomed their son, Ansel. In 2020 their son Avett was born and in 2022 daughter Elsie joined the family. Derek was ordained as a New Life Covenant Pastor in the summer of 2019.

BROOKE

CASE

MIDDLE SCHOOL PASTOR

Brooke is originally from Central California and moved to Wichita in 2016 after earning degrees in Theology & Ministry and Sign Language Interpreting. She met her husband, Jordan, in 2010, and the couple was married in the fall of 2012. In 2018, they welcomed Selah and Samara into their home, and in 2020, were blessed to officially adopt them and their younger brother, Shia. As licensed foster parents, Brooke and Jordan continue to partner with local agencies to provide a loving home for children in need. In her spare time, Brooke enjoys playing sports and adding to her collection of over 100 board games!