Who We Are
We believe
that God exists, and that the Bible is God’s inspired, infallible word.
(2 Timothy 3:16)
We believe that there is “One Lord, one faith and one baptism…” and that it’s for everyone!
(Ephesians 4:5)
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There is one God who created all things. He is the Father of creation, and took upon Himself the form of a man (Jesus Christ) to save humanity from our sins. He was crucified after a sinless life, and resurrected Himself from the dead on the third day following His death.
[ Deuteronomy 6:4, Matthew 1:21, Colossians 2:9, 1 Timothy 3:16 ]
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There is one way to approach God: through Jesus Christ. We believe the same doctrine that the apostles preached in the book of acts.
[ John 14:6 & Acts 2:38 ]
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Baptism refers to being immersed in water in the name of Jesus Christ, and the baptism of God’s Holy Spirit as experienced in the book of Acts.
[Acts 2:38, Luke 24:47, Acts 19:4-5]
Water baptism is an essential part of the formula for salvation in the new testament, as preached by the apostle Peter in Acts 2. Tt is done for the remission (washing away) of sins, and is not just a symbol of becoming a Christian.
[Galatians 3:27, John 3:5, Mark 16:15-16]
Meet our team!
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Thomas Dehod
LEAD PASTOR
Thomas has served at New Life Saskatoon since 2017 in administration, youth and music ministries. Thomas is a Doctoral candidate at Corban University, and previously obtained a Masters in Leadership from Hope International University and an Undergraduate degree in Finance from the University of Saskatchewan. After a successful career in Finance and Marketing, Thomas felt to leave his secular job and enter full-time ministry in 2019 and in Thomas was called to the Lead Pastoral role at New Life in 2022. Pastor Thomas also serves as the Youth President of the Canadian Plains District of the United Pentecostal Church International which includes speaking and leading ministers across the Provinces of Saskatchewan and Alberta. Pastor Thomas is a frequent speaker at churches across North America.
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Paul & Jennifer Onabanjo
ASSISTANT PASTORS
Pastor Paul and Jennifer have served at New Life Saskatoon since 2009 in music, Sunday school, and home bible study ministries. Pastor Paul and Jennifer were called to the Assistant Pastoral role at New Life in 2022. Pastor Paul has both a Masters and Mdiv. in leadership from Hope International University and a Bachelors in metallurgical and materials engineering from The Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and currently works in advanced engineering tech support. Jennifer has a background in chemistry, mining, safety, and iso quality assurance and quality control. She currently works in Saskatoon as a Ga/Gc specialist. She has a certificate in congregational care from Wilson University. They serve as home bible study coordinators, virtual aimers to Portugal, associated ministers and global educators with the United Pentecostal Church International.
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Tom & Billie Jo Dehod
BISHOP
