We believe sustained life change happens best in the context of growth group communities. In growth groups, people study God’s Word together and discuss the issues and challenges of life. It’s also where we pray, care for one another, and are missed if they don’t show up. We believe intentional relationships are key to sustained spiritual growth. That’s why growth groups are such an important part of the church.

Practically speaking, there will never be a way for the pastors and our staff to personally minister to everyone who attends our church. That’s why we place such a high premium on group life. It’s how we minister effectively at New Life Ministry. To out more about growth groups we encourage you to look through this page. Please contact our ministry lead below for any questions.

Ministry Leader: Pastor John Staples
Contact: johnstaples@seattlenewlife.org

LIGHTHOUSE
Singles:

Growth Group Leader Name: Yasuko Tamura (New Group)
Growth Group Leader email: yasuko@uw.edu
Meeting Location: North Seattle
Life Stage: Lighthouse (Singles ministry)
Average age of members: Mid to late 20′s and early 30′s
Day and time of group: Wednesdays at 7pm

Growth Group Leader Name: Tom Brown
Growth Group Leader email: camiero@yahoo.com
Meeting Location: Lynnwood, Bellevue
Life Stage: Lighthouse (Singles ministry)
Average age of members: Mid to late 20′s and early 30′s+
Day and time of group: Tuesdays at 7pm

Growth Group Leader Name: Joey Hong
Growth Group Leader email: jkhphoto.gmail.com
Meeting Location: Lynnwood, Newcastle
Life Stage: Lighthouse (Singles ministry)
Average age of members: Mid to late 20′s and early 30′s+
Day and time of group: Tuesdays at 7pm

Growth Group Leader Name: Vegas Lee
Growth Group Leader email: ylee1023@u.washington.edu
Meeting Location: Northgate
Life Stage: Lighthouse (Singles ministry)
Average age of members: Mid to late 20′s and early 30′s
Day and time of group: Mondays at 7pm

Growth Group Leader Name: Gina Park
Growth Group Leader email: ginaspark@gmail.com
Meeting Location: North Lynnwood
Life Stage: Lighthouse (Singles ministry)
Average age of members: Mid to late 20′s and early 30′s
Day and time of group: Fridays at 7pm

FAMILY LIFE
EASTSIDE:

Growth Group Leader Name: Peter Kim and Ken Cho
Growth Group Leader email: peter@pgkim.com, khjcho@gmail.com
Meeting Location: South & North Eastside (Bellevue to Mill Creek)
Life Stage: MFL
Average age of members: 36
Number of children: 2
Average age of children: Infant – 4 years old
Day and time of group: Fridays at 7:30pm

Growth Group Leader Name: Mike Hwang and Sam Sim
Growth Group Leader email: samsim1@gmail.com, mike.hwang318@gmail.com
Meeting Location: Bothell
Life Stage: MFL
Average age of members: 30-40
Number of children: 11
Average age of children: 8
Day and time of group: Fridays at 7pm

Growth Group Leader Name: Gary Chung
Growth Group Leader email: gwchung@gmail.com
Meeting Location: Eastside, South Issaquah, North Renton
Life Stage: MFL
Average age of members: Mid 30′s
Number of children: 10
Average age of children: 1 year old – 10 years old
Day and time of group: Fridays at 7pm

Growth Group Leader Name: Mark Kim
Growth Group Leader email: mskimmd@gmail.com
Meeting Location: Newcastle
Life Stage: MFL
Average age of members: 30 – 40′s
Number of children: 13
Average age of children: 7 months old – 5 years old
Day and time of group: Fridays at 7pm

FAMILY LIFE
NORTH:

Growth Group Leader Name: Scott Kim
Growth Group Leader email: scottdebbiekim@msn.com
Meeting Location: Lynnwood, Bothell
Life Stage: MFL
Average age of members: Early 30′s and 40′s
Number of children: Average 2 to 3 kids per family
Average age of children: Infant – 12 years old
Day and time of group: Fridays at 6pm

Growth Group Leader Name: Mark Han
Growth Group Leader email: markhan@gmail.com
Meeting Location: Lynnwood
Life Stage: MFL
Average age of members: 33
Number of children: 4
Average age of children: Newborns – 3 years old
Day and time of group: Wednesdays at 7pm

Growth Group Leader Name: Jayne Shin
Growth Group Leader email: jayneshin@mac.com
Meeting Location: Bothell, Mill Creek
Life Stage: MFL
Average age of members: 30 – 45
Number of children: 7
Average age of children: 2 to 12 years old
Day and time of group: Fridays at 6:45pm

Growth Group Leader Name: David Spradlin and Jae Yoou
Growth Group Leader email: sprad3@verizon.net, spooondek@yahoo.com
Meeting Location: Mill Creek
Life Stage: MFL
Average age of members: 33 years old
Number of children: 9
Average age of children: Newborn to 6 years old
Day and time of group: Fridays at 6:30pm