About Us

ABOUT NEW LIFE

Welcome to New Life Covenant

New Life Covenant is more than a church—it’s a family. We exist to create a place where people can encounter the love of Jesus, grow in their faith, and build meaningful relationships. No matter your story, background, or where you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.

New Life Covenant is an Assemblies of God church, and our foundational beliefs align with the core beliefs and doctrines of the Assemblies of God. These beliefs shape who we are, how we live out our faith, and how we fulfill our mission as a church.

To learn more about what we believe, click below.

vision & mission

Our vision

A Church for the Hurting.

our mission

NLC strives to create an environment that allows people to find Jesus, find community, and find purpose.

Meet our leadership

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Senior pastor, David Marrero

Pastor David is deeply passionate about preaching the Word of God with clarity and conviction. His heart beats for the city of Chicago, and he carries a strong burden to reach people in broken places—helping them find healing, hope, and purpose in Christ.

He holds a Bachelor of Ministry degree in Biblical Counseling from West Coast Bible College and Seminary and has also earned a Master’s degree in Missional Leadership Trinity Bible College. In 2017, he became a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God.

Pastor David began his full-time ministry journey in 2003 as the Youth Pastor of New Life Covenant Church, where he faithfully served for 10 years. During that time, he also led and directed Chicago Master’s Commission, a nine-month discipleship program focused on developing young leaders and strengthening their biblical foundation. He had the privilege of leading New Life Covenant Northwest from (2013-2019) and Humboldt Park as the Campus Pastor from (2019-2026).

As of June 2026, Pastor David was anointed as Senior Pastor of New Life Covenant Church, stepping into this role with humility, vision, and a deep commitment to the mission God has entrusted to the church. 

Pastor David and his wife, Marisol, have been married for over 20 years and are the proud parents of three beautiful children: Jada, Nikolas, and Mila.

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Rico Altiery, Jr.

Rico Altiery is the Pastor of the Chicago Dream Center a ministry of New Life Covenant. His responsibilities include developing and supporting the mission of the church through the hand of the ministries of the CDC, like Rose of Sharon, Sunday Love and Bridge 2 Life. He is the co-founder of the men’s retreats, the annual Jumpstart Conference, and the Redeemed Riders Motorcycle Ministry.

Pastor Rico is a U.S. Army veteran who served in the military during Desert Shield/Desert Storm. His current passions are leadership development, discipleship, men’s ministry, and preaching.

He and his wife (also a pastor at New Life) have been married for 35 years. Their two daughters are each married, and they are proud grandparents to Maddux and Adyson.

our culture

What Defines Our Church

WORD

We are grounded in the truth of God’s Word. Scripture shapes what we believe, how we live, and how we follow Jesus every day.

PRAYER

Prayer is at the heart of everything we do. We believe prayer connects us to God, transforms lives, and invites His power into every situation.

OUTREACH

We are called to take the love of Jesus beyond the walls of the church. Through serving our communities and meeting practical needs, we bring hope and share the Gospel with those around us.

DISCIPLESHIP 

We believe following Jesus is a lifelong journey of growth and transformation. We are committed to helping people become devoted followers of Christ who live out their faith and help others do the same.

WORSHIP

We were created to worship God with our whole lives. Together, we honor His presence, celebrate His goodness, and make Jesus the center of everything we do.

Your Journey Starts Here

No matter where you are in your faith journey, there’s a next step for you at New Life Covenant. Whether you want to join a small group, serve on a team, get baptized, or grow deeper in your relationship with God, we are here to walk alongside you.