Conway

Luke & Angie Brown

Luke and Angie Brown attended their first New Life service in 2001 and have called the church home ever since. Angie has been a part of our Creative team since 2007 and is now the director over the department. In 2014, Luke joined New Life Church Conway’s staff as an associate pastor.

Whether they are on the stage leading worship or behind the scenes, the Browns continue to support New Life’s vision with all of their heart.

lbrown@newlifechurch.tv

Conway

Josh & Amanda Rauls

Josh Rauls joined the Conway campus staff in 2013 and serves as an associate pastor with responsibilities in Guest Services and our college program, Ouachita Baptist University at New Life Church. Josh and his wife, Amanda, were married in 2012 and now have a daughter, River.

Josh is passionate about helping people find their place in the Church and high school students taking their next step into Christian education.

jrauls@newlifechurch.tv

Conway

Tanner & Emily Bezet

Tanner, an OBU@NLC graduate, serves as the junior and senior high school pastor with his wife, Emily. Tanner and Emily have been married since May 2018. They both have a heart to see the next generation grow closer in their walk with Christ and to form life-giving community along the way. In their free time, they love to hang out with family and students, attend Conway High football games, go to the movies, and explore new coffee shops.

tbezet@newlifechurch.tv

Conway

Richard & Julie Eberle

Originally serving at our New Life Church Fayetteville campus, Richard and Julie Eberle moved to Conway in 2016 and joined the staff as Four Twelve pastors. The two develop leaders and help students grow in their relationship with Christ. They are excited to witness the plans God has for both the city’s middle school and college students, as well as the families in their city.

reberle@newlifechurch.tv

Conway

Ben & Tamara Watson

Ben and Tamara Watson are New Life Church Conway’s Kid Life pastors for 1st-4th graders. They have been serving in the church’s children’s ministry since 2011 and are passionate about introducing Jesus to elementary-age children in an exciting and authentic way. They have three children of their own—Kelcie, Kylie, and Archer.

twatson@newlifechurch.tv

Conway

Justin & Emily Free

Justin and Emily serve as college pastors at our NLC Conway campus. They both attended college in Conway, Justin a graduate of Central Baptist College and Emily a graduate of the University of Central Arkansas. They have been married since 2017 and have been on staff in different roles since 2012. They enjoy traveling, hanging with college students, great coffee, and raising Theo . . . their dog. Check them out on social: @justin_free @emily__free @theofreeyo.

jfree@newlifechurch.tv

Conway

Avery & Charisa Rodriguez

arodriguez@newlifechurch.tv

Conway

Jim & Cindy Stockdale

Jim and Cindy have been on the pastoral staff at NLC Conway for 12 years, serving in a variety of roles. Presently, they serve in pastoral care with a major focus on marriage and freedom ministries. They have lived in Conway over 30 years and love being outdoors, fishing, reading, and ongoing family activities mostly related to their 15 grandchildren living here and in Texas.

jstockdale@newlifechurch.tv

Conway

Johnny & Kathy Lewis

Johnny Lewis serves as Pastoral Care Pastor of New Life Church Conway with his wife, Kathy. Johnny is responsible for helping implement the vision and values of New Life Church while overseeing the hospital and prison ministries of the church. He gives oversight and direction for weddings, funerals, and the observance of communion and baptism. Johnny and Kathy have been married since 1983 and have two grown boys.

jlewis@newlifechurch.tv

Founding Pastors

Rick & Michelle Bezet

Rick Bezet is the founder and lead pastor of New Life Church of Arkansas. Pastor Rick’s heart and motivation is always to see the next person encounter Jesus. The vision of New Life reflects this passion as we grow throughout our state and country.

Rick and his lovely wife, Michelle, have been married since 1988 and live in Conway, Arkansas. They have four children and love life as grandparents.

Conway Campus Pastor

Bobby Hamilton

Bobby Hamilton serves as New Life Church's Conway campus pastor. Bobby, his wife Jill, and their family became a part of the NLC story in December of 2001 when they sold their business in Baton Rouge, LA, and moved to join the Bezets as part of the original launch team of New Life Church. Bobby’s passion is to work with NLC pastors across the state of Arkansas. He has three amazing children: Julie, Jonathan, and Michael.

Jill partnered with Bobby as they pioneered and pastored the Greater Little Rock campus together. She influenced many with her wisdom, grace, and knowledge of all things health. She gave her heart generously, helping people grow in their love for God and their quality of life. She died in 2013 after a four-year battle with cancer.

To contact, please email Miah Ramos at miah.ramos@newlifechurch.tv.