This Is Who We Are

Our journey started here:

In the early 1950s, a revival was stirring in Landisburg as God was beginning to lay the foundation for our Assembly. For several months, a man named Walter Kronberg held tent revival services where our current cemetery is today; as well as in the old schoolhouse on Lower St. in Landisburg. In 1952, the Assemblies of God felt that a new church should be formally started in the Landisburg area. Rev. Anthony Sorbo and his family moved to the area on April 19th, 1954, and held the first service on Easter Sunday night at the Landisburg Fire Hall with thirty people present. On September 13, 1954, the group moved to a vacated schoolhouse. Seeing the need for a permanent place of worship, a down payment was made on a two-acre lot, on October 30th, 1954. As God was moving, the Clouse family donated the land that our current fellowship hall sits on today. The additional land that we now own was purchased from the Stum family so that we could expand our facility.

On November 24th, 1954, a special meeting was called to organize the church with a formal constitution and by-laws. On January 5th, 1955, the new group elected officers, and plans were made to build a concrete block basement church that now sits below our current fellowship hall. That same month, further plans were made to continue the building and finish the structure. In September of 1958, upon the arrival of the new pastor, Rev. F. Eber Reitzel, the congregation decided to finish the main auditorium (our fellowship hall). April 6th, 1958, was a momentous day. This was the day that Landisburg Assembly of God Church was dedicated to the Lord, in hopes that this sanctuary would be a house of prayer! In 1966, plans were made to build a ranch-style parsonage next to the church. The work began in July of that year and was completed by that November. In 1974, Pastor Ronald Briggs came to pastor our church. It was during this time the main sanctuary was added and the church was rebranded as New Life Assembly.

God continues to bless the work that He began in Landisburg and we are convinced that the best is yet to come!

New Life exists to be: A place where your life in Jesus is encouraged to grow.

We believe each of us contributes to New Life’s existence when: We live in and give out New Life!

We believe that we live in and give out New Life when we practice our Core Values:

ONE: Biblical Growth. This means: We equip all ages to accurately discover the Bible and apply it daily.

TWO: Life-Giving Relationships. This means: We strive to create life-giving relationships that promote and develop the image of Jesus within us.

THREE: Selfless Generosity. This means: We give generously of our time and resources to advance Jesus’ mission and to invest in life-changing moments, without expectation.

FOUR: Genuine Compassion. This means: We strive to follow Jesus’ example of caring for and serving others, regardless of their past or present circumstances.

Our strategy is simple! We encourage you: to establish biblical foundations, be equipped to serve, and engage your community.

At New Life, we’re committed to making sure that you won’t be met with shame, guilt, or condemnation. Our church is made up of imperfect people with imperfect stories. The best part is, no matter what you’ve been through or what questions you might have about God and faith, our church is a place where you’ll find the love, grace, and forgiveness Jesus gives everyone. Most importantly, wherever you're at within your spiritual journey, you’ll always find encouragement to grow closer to Jesus right here at New Life.