New Life Family Church - McAllen Campus
Non-Denominational · Contemporary worship · McAllen, TX
- Location
- McAllen, Texas 78501
- Denomination
- Non-Denominational
- Worship style
- Contemporary
- Size
- Mid-size
- Ministries & emphasis
- Contemporary, Expository Preaching, Kids Ministry, Youth Ministry, Small Groups
- Google rating
- ★ 4.8 (111 reviews)
- Kids ministry
- Yes
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What visitors say
Finding a church home can be a journey, but from the moment you step through the doors of New Life Family Church, you experience the tangible presence of the Holy Spirit. This isn't just a building where people gather on Sundays; it is a vibrant, Christ-centered community where the Word of God is preached with uncompromised truth and deep love. The leadership and congregation embody the hands and feet of Jesus, welcoming everyone with open arms and authentic kindness. The worship is powerful and spirit-led, creating an atmosphere where you can truly connect with God and renew your mind. What stands out most is their commitment to family, discipling the next generation while providing solid biblical foundation and mentorship for adults at every stage of life. If you are seeking a church where your faith will be challenged to grow, where prayer is prioritized, and where you can find genuine godly community, New Life Family Church is a true beacon of light. It has been an absolute blessing to our spiritual walk. New life family church is one of the most embracing communities I’ve ever been a part of. There’a always a clear message that comes directly from the Bible. The church has its doors open everyday of the week and serves the needs of the community. Recommend if you are looking for a home church. Great church! A friend invited me here and I felt at home. The pastor greeted me and told me this was my home. I attend by myself but now I have made friends in fellowship. I chose this church because it is a bible based church, has accountability,always feel welcomed and the people treat me with respect. Good diversity as well from all ages. There is bible study for kids and a beautiful coffee bar where you can grab a latte! Being a millennial is hard finding the right church but so far my friends are also really liking New Life! And we stream online as well when we can’t make it! I would definitely recommend coming here if your looking for a home church or are visiting from out of town 😊 I absolutely love this church. Let me tell you about my experience: My husband and I started attending 3 months ago, and we immediately felt the Holy Spirit touch us while we sang worship music. Then I started bringing my parents to the Wednesday Spanish mass, and as I was singing along to worship music one day with my eyes closed, I felt a huge figure next to me putting his arm around me…like a protector. My mind still cannot believe I was able to witness this, I know God walks with this church because of all the things I’ve felt here (I know a lot has to do with my personal faith, however, they have been much help as far how far I’ve gotten here faith wise). Other things to note: they have a great child care system, my 2 year old loves it. Everyone is helpful and non judgemental to new comers. My family and I have all felt very welcomed. 🙌🩷 This morning I attempted to take my 7-year-old autistic son to my favorite church, New Life Family Church. This is a church I have been part of since 2015 when it was simply a Thursday night Bible study at a borrowed space. We came to church this morning expecting worship, community, and belonging. My son relies on a small bag of sensory items to help him regulate. These are not toys; they are accommodations that allow him to stay calm, focused, and present. The church does not provide sensory supports. When we arrived, Lisa, who identified herself as the leader of the children’s ministry at New Life Family Church, repeatedly told me that my son could not remain in the children’s class with his accommodation bag, and that because I did not give advance notice that he would be attending, there was nothing she could do. While my son was not physically removed, it was made clear that he could not stay unless his supports were taken away. During this same conversation, another child with disabilities arrived holding a Pooh Bear stuffed animal and wearing her own backpack. Lisa paused the conversation with me to ensure that this child’s comfort items were also removed. Seeing this happen to another family made it clear that this was not an isolated misunderstanding. Because of this experience, my son became dysregulated and deeply sad. For hours afterward, he continued asking me, “Why couldn’t I stay in the church class if I love Jesus?” That question is why I’m sharing this. Children with disabilities already face barriers in schools, public spaces, and social settings. Church should not be one of them. Inclusion is not special treatment. It is removing unnecessary barriers so all children can worship, learn, and belong. Scripture tells us, “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). There is a nation of special-needs children who love and honor God. When churches are not prepared to receive them as they are, families are left without a church home, not because they lack faith, but because they are excluded. This experience highlights the urgent need in the RGV for accessible and inclusive children’s ministries. *UPDATE!!* After I posted my original review, a pastor from New Life Family Church found my personal Facebook within minutes and messaged me privately, attempting to encourage me to remove my review due to potential misunderstanding and negative commentary. He promised we would have a meeting to address what happened and talk about making the children’s ministry more inclusive. I made it clear I wasn’t comfortable removing my review, but I was willing to meet. He agreed to set a day after he was back from his Christmas travels. Obviously, That meeting never happened. After asking me to take my concerns out of the public eye and promising a conversation, he completely stopped responding. I was ghosted. This is the church I extended my offerings and tides to for years. & they swept us under the rug. Families of children with special needs deserve better than this, both in how they are treated and how concerns are handled afterward. Experiences like this don’t just hurt families, they discourage them from returning at all.
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