(1988) The original members of New Life Chiristain Fellowship (NLCF) were part of a multi-generational Bible Study group that met in home settings.
(1991) While renting space from Broadmoor Church in San Leandro, we started discussions about becoming a church. New Life decided to hire a pastor (Dr. Russell Yee) and covenanted together as a "church". The church's first baptism was held.
(1992 - 1993) During this period, NLCF began nursery, children's, small group, and mission's ministries.
(1994 - 1995) While continuing to rent space at Broadmoor Church for worship services, NLCF decided to and became affiliated with the American Baptist denomination. A church building in Castro Valley became available and we held our first worship service in our own space.
(1996 - 1997) Dr. Russell Yee was ordained as an American Baptist minister. NLCF ratified our church constitution and incorporated with the state as an independent non-profit organization.
(1998 - 1999) NLCF adopted our church Vision Statement which is "Cultivating Christian faith and growth in a multi-cultural, Asian American setting." We also conducted our first children's baptism.
(2000) Our staff gets larger with the hiring of Co-Pastor Katie Choy-Wong and Pastoral Associate Angela Yee. NLCF's first youth group (now called "The Covenant") is formed.
(2001) A Middle Youth group has also formed. Renamed "JeLos" (Jesus Loves) in 2010.
(2004) Katie Choy-Wong becomes Senior Pastor of NLCF
