New Life 

Church Leadership Directory

The below Ministry Directory is a guide to those serving as leaders and team members at New Life S.D.A. Church in Gaithersburg, MD

Pastoral Team

Pastor Amanda Hawley

Pastor Amanda Hawley presides over the New Life SDA Church in Gaithersburg, MD.  As the Senior pastor, she provides weekly spiritual guidance to the membership, supports the well being of the congregation both directly and through delegation of the Elders and ministry teams.  She leads the church in creating discipleship opportunities, strengthening relationships and growing their faith through spirit filled engagement.

Email: Pastor.Hawley@nlsdac.com

First Elder:  Jimi Joseph

Elder Joseph is the first Elder serving at the New Life SDA Church in Gaithersburg, MD.   He currently supports the Pastor and church family serving as Chair the Board of Elders, Maintaining Platform Protocols and Decorum, Chairs the Benevolence Committee and is a member of the Safety Committee

Email: Jimi. Joseph@nlsdac.com

ClerkO'Della Harris

Elder Harris is an Elder also serving as the Church Clerk for New Life SDA Church in Gaithersburg, MD.   She currently supports the Pastor, First Elder and church family serving as the Clerk of record  overseeing the creation and preservation of records associated with Board and Business meetings.  She also manages the church event calendar as well as membership services (Transfers, letters and baptismal records). 

Email: Odella.Harris@nlsdac.com

treasurerOlson Latouche

Bro. Latouche serves as the Church treasurer and business manager for New Life SDA Church in Gaithersburg, MD.   He currently supports the Pastor, First Elder and church family serving as the Chief financial officer.  He also oversees and provides guidance on all contracts as well as facility operations matters to ensure good stewardship of the New Life resources.  

Email: osllsogm@gmail.com


Ministry Supporting Elders 

Elder Mark Brown

Mark.Brown@nlsdac.com



Ministry Support Elder for:  

  • Facilities Management

Elder Darrell Johnson

Darrell.Johnson@nlsdac.com


Ministry Support Elder for:  

  • Deacons 
  • Deaconess 
  • Usher’s Department 
  • Guest & Greeter Services 

Elder Keithley Crooks

Keithley.Crooks@nlsdac.com



Ministry Support Elder for:  

  • Communications
  • Hospitality
  • Church Technology (Website & Social Media)

Elder Ontkean Maynard

Ontkean.Maynard@nlsdac.com




Ministry Support Elder for:  

  • Agape Ministry
  • Music Ministry
  • Men's Ministry

Elder Grace Dorsey

Grace.Dorsey@nlsdac.com



Ministry Support Elder for:  

  • Prison Ministry
  • Women's Ministry
  • Single's Ministry

Elder Yvonne Grigsby

Yvonne.Grigsby@nlsdac.com




Ministry Support Elder for:  

  • Prayer Warriors
  • Personal Ministry

Elder Nicole Chavis

Nicole.Chavis@nlsdac.com



Ministry Support Elder:  

  • Outreach & Community Services
  • Education & Homeschool Ministry 

Elder Stanley Austin

Stanley.Austin@nlsdac.com




Ministry Support Elder for:  

  • 50+ Ministry
  • Family Life Ministry

Elder Patrick Harris

Patrick.Harris@nlsdac.com



Ministry Support Elder:  

  • Sabbath School Council
  • Health Ministry 

Elder Ron Bynum

Ron.Bynum@nlsdac.com




Ministry Support Elder for:  

  • AYS
  • Pathfinder
  • Adventurer
  • Sports teams

Church Administration

Treasury

Treasurer:  Bro. Olson Latouche Email: Tresury@nlsdac.com

Assistant Treasurer:  Bro. Roy Tulloch Email: Tresury@nlsdac.com

Church Clerk

Head ClerkEld. O'Della Harris Email: Clerk@nlsdac.com

For event reservations on church Calendar, baby blessings and membership records, please visit Clerk.nlsdac.com or email Clerk@nlsdac.com.

Church Technology Officer

Leader:  Bro. Edwin Brown Email: IT_Department@nlsdac.com

For coordination of church technology resources and management of accounts email IT_Department@nlsdac.com.

Audio Visual

Leader:  Bro. Lamont Vaughan Email: AV@nlsdac.com

Assistant:  Bro. Achim Albert Email: AV@nlsdac.com

For community spotlight and A/V needs please email  AV@nlsdac.com

Communications

LeaderSis. Dianna Martin Email: Communications@n@nlsdac.com

Assistant:  Sis. Danita Dixon Email: Communications@n@nlsdac.com

Facilities Management

ManagerBro. Lionell Vaughan Email: Facilities@nlsdac.com


Safety Coordinator

Safety OfficerElder Darrell Johnson Email: Safety@nlsdac.com


Hospitality Coordinator

Coordinator:  Sis. Karen Brown Email: Hospitality@nlsdac.com


Ministry Leaders

Worship Services

Head Deacon:  Bro. Edwin Brown Email: Deacons@nlsdac.com

Head Deaconess:  TBD         Email: Deacons@nlsdac.com

Music Ministry Leader:  Sis. Stacey Anderson Email: Music@nlsdac.com

Music Ministry Co-Leader: Sis. Khaliah Jennings   Email: Music@nlsdac.com

Head UsherBro. Robert Harris Email: Ushers@nlsdac.com

Head Greeter: Sis. Donna Goodman               Email: Greeters@nlsdac.com

Membership Services

Family Life Leaders:  Eld. Stanley and Sis. Charmain Austin Email:  Family-Life@nlsdac.com

Singles Ministry: Sis. Diana Martin         Email:  Singles@nlsdac.com

Women's Ministry Leader:  Sis. Odeth Berlin-Edwards Email: Womens_Ministry@nlsdac.com

Men's Ministry Leader:  Bro. Lionell Vaughan         Email: Mens_Ministry@nlsdac.com

Home & School Leader:  Sis. Cristina Maynard       Email: Education@nlsdac.com

50+ Ministry Leader: Sis. Denise Johnson                     Email: 50Plus@nlsdac.com

Agape Ministry Leader: Sis. Evelyne Crooks                  Email: Agape_ministry@nlsdac.com 

Sabbath School Superintendent: Eld. Patrick Harris         Email: SabbathSchool@nlsdac.com


Discipleship Services

Sabbath School Leader:  Eld. Patrick Harris Email: Sabbath_School@nlsdac.com

Personal Ministries Leader: Eld. Yvonne Grigsby   Email: 1nchrist@nlsdac.com 

Prayer Warriors: Eld. Yvonne Grigsby            Email: PrayerRequest@nlsdac.com

Outreach Ministry Leader:  Eld. Nicole Chavis Email:  Outreach@nlsdac.com 

Prison Ministry Leader:  Eld. Grace Dorsey   Email: prison_ministry@nlsdac.com

Health Ministry Leader:  Sis. Valarie Vaughan Email: Health_Ministry@nlsdac.com

Young Adult & Youth Ministries

Youth DirectorSis. Kenyetta Joseph Email:  Youth@nlsdac.com 

AYS Leader:  Eld. Ontkean Maynard Email: AYS@nlsdac.com

Adventurer Director:  Sis. Tarin Shaw   Email: Littledipper@nlsdac.com 

Pathfinder ClubEld. Jimi Joseph Email:  NorthStar@nlsdac.com

Sports TeamsBro. Lamont Vaughan   Email: Sports@nlsdac.com