Our Story
Pastors David & Brianna Freire -
David has been a part of New Life since 2004 and Brianna since 2010. In 2015 Brianna stepped in as Connections Pastor and in 2018 David became the youth pastor. In 2021, Pastor David transitioned into the role of Associate Pastor, serving under the leadership of Pastor John Baschieri. On March 9, 2025, Pastors David and Brianna Freire became the lead pastors.
Pastor David and Brianna have been married since 2016 and are blessed with three children, Josiah, Ellie and Amelia. They are passionate about people encountering Jesus and growing in relationship with Him.
David has been a part of New Life since 2004 and Brianna since 2010. In 2015 Brianna stepped in as Connections Pastor and in 2018 David became the youth pastor. In 2021, Pastor David transitioned into the role of Associate Pastor, serving under the leadership of Pastor John Baschieri. On March 9, 2025, Pastors David and Brianna Freire became the lead pastors.
Pastor David and Brianna have been married since 2016 and are blessed with three children, Josiah, Ellie and Amelia. They are passionate about people encountering Jesus and growing in relationship with Him.
Our History
New Life was established in 1979, by Pastor John & Diane Baschieri, with 35 people, meeting in a rented building in the center of Lehigh. Pastor John and Diane came to Lehigh Acres with a vision of helping people connect to Jesus Christ and fulfill their God given potential.
From the beginning, New Life focused on reaching the non-churched through the life-giving message of the gospel. As God blessed, the church grew until they no longer fit in their rented facility. In 1983, the church purchased 5 acres on Sunshine Blvd., and built their first church home. Over the next few years, they would build and add to their facility, but eventually purchased 41 acres on Leonard Blvd in the year 2000. In 2009. they moved into the present facility where the church family is able to expand and enjoy the many ministries of New Life.
From the beginning, New Life focused on reaching the non-churched through the life-giving message of the gospel. As God blessed, the church grew until they no longer fit in their rented facility. In 1983, the church purchased 5 acres on Sunshine Blvd., and built their first church home. Over the next few years, they would build and add to their facility, but eventually purchased 41 acres on Leonard Blvd in the year 2000. In 2009. they moved into the present facility where the church family is able to expand and enjoy the many ministries of New Life.
