About New Life Church
A Foursquare church that is following Jesus together.
New Life is a part of the Foursquare family.
The Foursquare Church exists to glorify God and advance His kingdom. Jesus Christ’s command is to preach the Gospel and make disciples of all nations (Mark 16:15; Matthew 28:19). Therefore, we are “dedicated unto the cause of inter-denominational and worldwide evangelism.” These words express our spirit and our focus.
“Foursquare” is a Biblical term used of the tabernacle in the Book of Exodus, of the Temple of the Lord in Ezekiel 40:47, and of Heaven, as described in the book of the Revelation. The term “Foursquare Gospel” was given in the inspiration of revival to the denomination’s founder, Aimee Semple McPherson, during an evangelistic campaign in Oakland, Calif., in 1922. It represents that which is equally balanced on all sides, established and enduring.
THE SAVIOR
“But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him…” –Isaiah 53:5 (Titus 2:14, Isaiah 55:7, Hebrews 7:25, Isaiah 1:18)
THE BAPTIZER WITH THE HOLY SPIRIT
“For John truly baptized with water, but you shall be baptized with the Holy Spirit… you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” –Acts 1:5,8 (John 14:16-17, Acts 2:4, Acts 8:17, Acts 10:44-46, 1 Corinthians 3:16)
THE HEALER
“He Himself took our infirmities and bore our sicknesses…” –Matthew 8:17 (Mark 16:17-18, Matthew 9:5-6, Acts 4:29-30)
THE SOON-COMING KING
“For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout… the dead in Christ will rise first. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.” –1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 (Titus 2:12-13, Matthew 24:36-44, Hebrews 9:28, Luke 19:13, Luke 12:35-37.)
Learn more about our beliefs on the Foursquare website.
Our History
Where It All Began
New Life Church is part of a larger family of churches (a “Denomination”), called Foursquare. Foursquare is a Pentecostal movement that resulted from the dynamic evangelistic ministry of the founder, Aimee Semple McPherson. In 1915, God called her to “preach the Word.” Aimee began traveling and holding crusades in the United States where many people were saved and healed. She was a powerful communicator and God used her in mighty ways. The first Foursquare church was opened on January 1, 1923.
Aimee traveled and preached the Foursquare Gospel, which teaches Jesus Christ is: The Savior, The Baptizer with The Holy Spirit, The Healer, and The Soon and Coming King. As Aimee continued to train and send out preachers and missionaries, the need for a connection and organization became apparent. Today the International Church of the Foursquare Gospel spans the world, with more than 1,700 churches in the United States and more than 66,000 churches globally in 140 countries.
Establishing Roots
On July 11, 1940, Aimee Semple McPherson held a crusade at the Everett Civic Auditorium to a packed crowd. As a result of this gathering, Everett Foursquare Church was planted. The church met in a small building on 25th & Wetmore in North Everett. In 1949, Maynard Haaland became Senior Pastor of the Everett Foursquare Church. He served faithfully as Senior Pastor for over 20 years.
In 1964 the newly named “New Life Center,” purchased and renovated the abandoned Roosevelt School on Madison & Highland. Under the leadership of a succession of Pastors (Tom Ferguson, Randy Remington, Nate Poetzl, Jim Romack, and Matt and Heidi Messner), the church has experienced explosive growth and dynamic ministry to the community and the world.
In New Life’s 70+ years of history, thousands have come to know Jesus as their Lord and Savior, several churches have been planted, and global outreach has touched multiple countries. We are excited for you to become a part of the continuing legacy of New Life Church in Everett, WA.
