About Us
In 2021, Pastor Robb Bierbaum left a college ministry and moved his family from Denver, Colorado to become our first full-time Associate Pastor. Then on January 1st of 2023, he traded roles with our Founding Pastor and became the Lead Pastor of NewLife.
NewLife got its start in September of 2007 when Pastor Alan Brooks was called by God to leave Calvary Chapel of ABQ, where he had served for 12 years and started a new church on the westside of Albuquerque. For the first 18 months, NewLife met in a hotel and then leased and renovated a warehouse for the next four years. In the Spring of 2013, God miraculously opened the door for us to purchase our current property, and has enabled us to become the proverbial light on the hill above Albuquerque.
Mission & Values
We Exist to… Know Jesus & to Make Him Known
We Love God
We dedicate highest priority to our personal relationship with Jesus.
We Love People
We treat everyone with love & respect as created in God’s image. All members of the Body of Christ are called to live in unity & community.
We Live By God’s Word
The Bible is God’s Word and we seek to live according to His truth.
We Make Disciples
We try to tell everyone about Jesus in hope we can lead them in following Him. Every Christ follower is called to be a disciple-maker and share Jesus’ teachings.
We Give Our Best
Jesus sacrificially gave His life for us and our loving response is to sacrificially give our life to Him.We are continually striving to increase our capacity for fruitful ministry.
Leadership
Robb Bierbaum - Lead Pastor
robb@nlnm.org
Robb received a calling to follow Jesus at an early age, but he didn’t fully respond until his college days. In the middle of the greatest time of regret, Jesus met him, reached into his life and rescued him from sin and brought him into God’s family as a son. Robb and his wife, Kendra, have four children- Karaline, Joshua, Norah and Jace. God had Robb ministering to college men for 8 years in Denver before calling him into pastoral ministry in 2021, where he now serves as the Lead Pastor of NewLife.
Matt Browne - Worship Pastor
matt.browne@nlnm.org
Matt was born in Akron, Ohio, but gradually migrated west to Southern California where he met his wife, Stephanie. They began their married life in Albuquerque over 15 years ago and have two children, Isaiah and Selah. Matt was employed as a Passenger Train Conductor for 10 years. In November of 2022, God led Matt to leave his career in the train industry and come on staff as the full-time worship pastor. When Matt isn’t at NewLife, he enjoys spending time with his family, tending his garden, and playing the occasional round of golf. God led Matt and his family to NewLife to be part of a body of believers that seek growth by applying God’s Word and desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus in the world.
Becky Green - Administrator
becky.green@nlnm.org
Becky and her husband, Kevin, moved to New Mexico in 1993 which makes them semi-natives. They have 3 children and 4 grandkids. After growing up in a small church in California and attending a mega church in Albuquerque, a friend invited them to the 2008 Easter celebration and they have been a part of NewLife ever since. Becky’s loving personality always has a quick smile at the ready, so be prepared for her to greet you!
Eric Bullock - Youth Pastor
fusion@nlnm.org
Eric is a third generation New Mexican, his grandfather and French “war bride” grandmother moved here shortly after WWII and settled in the Raton area. Heand his lovely wife, Alisa, have twin children, Zach and Sara. Eric has worked at the same tech company for over 25 years, but feels a strong calling to Pastoral ministry, graduating from Cross Christian Shepherd School in 2018. After graduating from ministry school, he and his wife felt God telling them to come to NewLife Church. Eric serves as an Elder, he and his wife also lead the YouthMinistry.