About Us

ABOUT NEW LIFE

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 faith, and build meaningful relationships. No matter your story or background, you are welcome here.

vision & mission

Our vision

To be a life-giving, Christ-centered church where people from every background can encounter God, experience authentic community, and walk boldly in their God-given purpose.

our mission

Our mission is to help people find Jesus, find community, and find purpose by creating environments where lives are transformed through worship, discipleship, service, and the power of God’s presence.

our culture

What Defines Our Church

Presence

We pursue the presence of God through passionate worship and prayer.

Community

We believe life change happens best through authentic relationships.

Generosity

We live open-handed, serving others with love and compassion.

Excellence

We honor God by giving our best in everything we do.

Purpose

We empower people to discover and live out their God-given calling.

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.

Meet our leadership

Our CDC Pastor

Rico Altiery, Jr.

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.