Women's Fellowship
Every Monday Night at 6:30pm we have a women's gathering where women can come and interact together over food and great fellowship. Bernice McKind and Mary Becoat lead our women's fellowship.
Men's Fellowship
Every 1st and 3rd Friday Night at 6:30pm we have a men's gathering where guys can come together have a meal and really do life together. Pastor Lee Mitchell, Pastor Ron Baylor and Deacon Chuck Samuels lead our men's fellowship.
Tuesday Night Bible Study
Every Tuesday night from 7pm to 8pm men and women gather together to study God's word and enjoy fellowship together. Group is led by Elder Langston Whitehead
Thurs Morning Bible Study
Every Thursday morning from 10am to 11am men and women gather together to study God's word and enjoy fellowship together. Group is led Elder Pat Keck
Intercessory Prayer
Every Thursday morning from 8:30am to 9:am led by Della Docherty. This is an intentional time to come before the Lord and lift up our community and our church. For more information email Pastor Cathy Rodwell at [email protected]
Kingdom Kidz
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday night our youth ages 4-12 years old gather with Della & Sean Docherty. This is a time for our children to come together, have fun with activities, and learn about their faith. For more information call Della at (540) 684-8679
Meet the Team
Our team is committed to serve and we love our church family and RVA
Lee Mitchell
Lead Pastor
Pastor Lee and his wife Erica are the proud parents of Madeline and Amelia. They have two dogs Jack and Louie and a cat named Grey. Lee works full time in banking, while Erica is a Nurse Practitioner at VCU Health Systems working with children. Lee started in ministry serving as co-leader for RVA United a city wide ministry for 20-30 year olds. He met Erica through Needle's Eye ministry here in Richmond where Lee served on the Board of Directors for many years. Lee attended the Richmond Christian Leadership Institute in 2018 and Lead Like Jesus RVA in 2022. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Crossover Healthcare Ministry and is Lead Pastor for New Life Baptist Church in Varina. They have a huge heart for the Metro Richmond area and seeing God’s kingdom come through the unity of the body of Christ.
Cathy Rodwell
Administrative Associate Pastor
Cathy is our administrative Pastor and serves as our Spiritual Life Chairwoman. She has a dog named Nelly aka "Snupervisor" who is always willing to let you know how she feels. Cathy has faithfully served at New Life for years leading our Sunday school class and also preaches some Sundays. Cathy loves the Varina community and has been a long term resident here.
Ron Baylor
Associate Pastor of Intercessory Prayer
Ron and his wife Tina live in the Fulton community of Richmond. Ron has a huge heart for evangelism, intercessory prayer, and helps lead worship and altar time during our Sunday services.
Willie McKind
Associate Pastor of Adult Discipleship
Willie and his wife Bernice have a huge heart for the East East of Richmond community. They have served the community for a number of years with a particular focus on helping men and women understand their identity in Christ. Willie owns a general contracting business. He helps steward adult discipleship activities at New Life and preaches regularly on Sunday. He co leads our addiction recovery ministry.
Asher Purvis
Director of Technology and Digital Outreach
Asher Purvis was planted in Richmond about 5 years ago. A job transfer brought him here. The job has since changed, but the location has remained the same. Able to speak the language of audio and video geekdom more than might be comfortable to most to hear, Asher was quickly silenced and put to work as the Director of Technology and Digital Outreach. Now, he toils endlessly, tinkering the audio and visual tech to perfection and finding new ways to reach Greater Richmond and beyond, all while chasing off evil doers who might move some fader, cable, or microphone. Asher has a deep love of good theology, Jesus, his cat (Shirley), and serving others. Don’t let his intent focus during the service fool you, he’s a real sociable fellow, so come by and say hi.
Kyle Eaddy
Worship Pastor
Kyle is our new Worship Pastor and is a devoted student of biblical scriptures. He is an artist, cartoonist, computer graphic artist, writer, musician, and singer. Kyle loves the Richmond community and comes to New Life from his church family Lux Church which served the Jackson Ward community of Richmond.