Quick Facts
Founded
Unknown
Denomination
Non-denominational
Service Times
Multiple services — check website
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
BA Theology, Oral Roberts University (2005). Author of 'The Power of Place' and 'Chasing Wisdom.'
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Charismatic evangelical baseline; Trinity affirmed per tradition but not explicitly named on pages reviewed.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
High view of Scripture implied; charismatic emphasis on prophetic experience adds qualifier.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's ministry link in navigation; detail not surfaced.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical gospel framing; specifics not surfaced.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Non-denominational charismatic context; women-in-ministry stance not clearly stated on home page — verify.
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Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
TWO consecutive senior pastors removed for serious misconduct: Ted Haggard (removed 2006, sexual misconduct) and Brady Boyd (resigned 2025, abuse-coverup dishonesty re: Robert Morris). Pattern is a severe accountability red flag.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not confirmed from home page; Oral Roberts University-shaped charismatic stream implies topical/experiential.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Generic charismatic mission framing; no specifics surfaced.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on available sources.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
About page cites Nicene Creed as 'statement of faith' but does not list elders by name or any network affiliation. Leadership page did not surface elder roster. TWO consecutive senior-pastor scandal removals (Haggard 2006, Boyd 2025) demonstrate the accountability deficit. Kept RED — charismatic megachurch with no verifiable elder plurality and no external confessional network.
WARNING!
Assessment
New Life Church has a troubled history. Founded by Ted Haggard (removed 2006 for sexual misconduct), then led by Brady Boyd (2007-2025) who resigned after the church elders determined he was dishonest about what he knew regarding Robert Morris's sexual abuse of a child. Boyd had served at Gateway Church under Morris. Two consecutive pastoral scandals involving sexual misconduct/cover-ups is a severe red flag for institutional culture and accountability. Daniel Grothe (ORU-trained) now serves as interim pastor. The Oral Roberts University connection also signals charismatic/Pentecostal theological orientation. Not recommended given the pattern of leadership failures.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
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Sources & Evidence
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
north.newlifechurch.org/about
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[2] Live source
north.newlifechurch.org/leadership
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
11025 Voyager Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
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