A New Home, for New Life
Our vision is to be a gospel-centred church, impacting our community, for now, for the future and for growth.
For many years we have been thankful for the places we’ve been able to meet. They have enabled us to worship, share the good news of Jesus and serve our community well. We currently meet in a local school on Sundays and own a small building at 34 Gore Road, which we use for offices and small midweek groups.
As God continues to grow New Life, we believe He is leading us into a new season. A permanent home would enable us to function more effectively, steward our resources well, and continue fulfilling the vision He has given us—for now, for the future and for growth.
A number of years ago, our church received a prophetic picture of a strawberry plant. Unlike many plants that simply grow larger, a strawberry plant sends out runners that take root and produce new plants. We believe this reflects God’s heart for New Life—not simply to become a bigger church, but to see new churches planted, new communities reached, and the gospel carried further.
Our goal has never been to own a building for its own sake. A permanent home is not the destination; it is a facilitator of the vision God has given us. It will provide a stable base from which we can worship, disciple people of all ages, support families, serve our community throughout the week, equip leaders, and, in time, send out those “runners” to establish new gospel-centred churches.
We want this to be a place where people encounter Jesus, discover hope, and grow in faith—a place that blesses New Milton today while preparing for what God will do tomorrow.
This new home is not the finish line. It is the foundation for the next chapter of God’s mission through New Life Church.
How You Can Help?
We are currently raising funds to make this vision a reality.
By God’s grace, we have already raised £378,000, and our offer of £325,000 has been accepted on a property that we believe could become our new home. We estimate that purchasing, refurbishing and fitting out the building will cost around £850,000 in total.
If you would like to partner with us financially, we would be incredibly grateful. You can give using the details below and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, please complete our Gift Aid form to increase the value of your gift at no extra cost to you.
Above all, we value your prayers as we seek God’s leading for this exciting new chapter.
Thank you for your generosity, encouragement and support.