About Us

Our Story

New Life Community Church was birthed from Pastor Darnell C. Hammock's deep concern for Oakland's high homicide rates, which stirred his spirit while serving at Pearly Grove Baptist Church in Fresno, CA. Inspired by Nehemiah's story of rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, Pastor Hammock felt called to return to Oakland to rebuild the walls of love, justice, equality, and hope. In 2011, he and his family moved to Oakland, supported by their pastor, Bishop Charles L. Dickerson. Pastor Hammock worked as a Federal Probation Officer while engaging in prayer, planning, and preparation for launching New Life Community Church.

The church officially launched on January 6, 2013, with a mission to impact the world by loving God and people. Since its inception, New Life has established various thriving ministries and has become a diverse spiritual family. The church emphasizes prayer, mental health, and social justice, while maintaining a Christ-centered foundation. Recognized for its positive community impact, January 30th was proclaimed "I.M.P.A.C.T Day" in Oakland. New Life continues to support families in need and serve the unhoused, led by Pastor Hammock and Lady Jenn, who are dedicated to enriching the city of Oakland and exemplifying God’s grace.

Mission

Impact the world, one soul at a time, by loving God and loving people.

Vision

Take the City of Oakland for Jesus Christ.

Join us in our mission to rebuild, inspire, and impact lives for Jesus Christ.

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Our Beliefs

At New Life Community Church, we believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, who came to Earth as the living Word to fulfill God's redemptive plan for humanity. His life, death, and resurrection are central to our faith, demonstrating God's boundless love and offering the hope of eternal life to all who believe. Through Jesus, we experience God's grace, mercy, and the power of transformation in our lives. We strive to follow His example of love, compassion, and service, seeking to embody His teachings in our daily walk.

We hold the Bible as the inspired, infallible Word of God, serving as the ultimate authority in our faith and practice. The scriptures provide guidance, wisdom, and encouragement, revealing God's character and His plan for salvation. Through the study and application of the Bible, we seek to grow in our relationship with God, understanding His will for our lives, and equipping ourselves to live out our faith with integrity and purpose. The Bible's timeless truths are the foundation of our teaching, worship, and community life.

Salvation is a gift of grace from God, received through faith in Jesus Christ alone. We believe that every person is in need of salvation due to the inherent sinfulness of humanity. Through repentance and faith in Christ's atoning sacrifice, we are reconciled to God, forgiven of our sins, and granted new life. This transformative process begins with accepting Jesus as our Lord and Savior and continues as we grow in faith, empowered by the Holy Spirit. Our mission is to share this message of hope and redemption, impacting lives one soul at a time.