About New Creations Chapel
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In 1967, Tim and Bonnie Cummings, newly married and just 23 years of age, received an unction from God to work with young people. They started teaching 5th and 6th graders in their local church. In 1969, New Creations was started for the young people in the surrounding communities and it continues this ministry today to young people all over the world.
In October 1976, New Creations moved to its present location at the intersection of 1-70 and U.S.40. Since the beginning in 1969, church services have been held. The church opened the Christian residential facility in 1971 when the Cummings opened their home to hurting youth. In 1978 we saw the beginning of a Christian Boarding School, and a Christian school for local area youth. In 1984, a Bible College was added to train young adults, and in 1995, the long awaited Christian camping program was opened.
Rich Mullins (Oct. 21, 1955 - Sept. 19, 1997) An important part of Rich Mullins' musical talents in Richmond, Indiana (his hometown) was being the piano player, song writer and vocalist for the New Creations Choir which was started by Tim Cummings in the early 70's. The choir had a bus, toured several states and even produced a record album. Rich Mullins was a contributing factor in its beginning. Rich Mullins is known well for his songs "Step by Step" and "Awesome God." (from the Wikipedia article on Richard Wayne Mullins)
Problem
The youth of today are being attacked, beaten and destroyed. Satan knows that if he can destroy the youth, he will destroy the future church. New Creations is fighting back. We are doing everything possible to save the youth.
Strategy
New Creations is taking the saving love of Jesus Christ to young people all over the world. It is our desire to bring thousands of young people to a relationship with Jesus Christ, training them to walk according to His word.
GOAL
The goal of New Creations is to provide a quality education for all ages, developing the whole person. This education is prepared to meet their every need; body, soul, mind, and spirit.
VISION
We desire to open churches with mission programs of Christian boarding school, Christian school, Bible College and Christian Camp/Retreat Center all across the United States and the world.
Our Credentials
- More than thirty years in youth ministry.
- Campus of 590+ acres with church, school with gym, dorms, staff houses & cafeteria.
- We presently have youth in our program from all over the United States. We have had youth from about every state in the lower 48 states plus some from St. Thomas, the Virgin Islands, Haiti, and Guatemala. We have had calls for help from literally around the world.
- Long established staff:
- Two founders, Pastor & wife team, over 25 years
- Teacher, past student, over 20 years
- Associate Pastor, 25 years association
- Elders with Pastoral experience
- Monthly newsletter over 10,000 strong
- Accept no government funds. Depend on 30% tuition and 70% donation.
- Budget of $50,000 plus per month.
- Ministry & Pastoral Memberships:
- Calvary Ministry International, PO Box 365, Angola, IN 46703; President Dr. Paul Paino.
- Full Gospel Fellowship of Churches & Ministers International, 4325 W Ledbetter Dr., Dallas, TX 75233; President Don Arnold; District Vice President Raymond Rothwell.
- Faith Christian Fellowship, 6400 National Rd. East, Richmond, IN 47374; Bishop William Hildreth.
- Fellowship of Churches & Ministers International, PO Box 188, Vadalia, GA 30474; Founders Rev. Bill Ligon, Rev. Dan Duke, Rev. Ed Robins, President Don James.
- Oral Roberts University Educational Felloship.
- Accreditation: International Christian Accrediting Association.
- Advisory Board from all over the United States.
