Rev. Michael Becht
Senior Pastor
An ordained Assemblies of God minister, Mike has a passion to see lives transformed and communities changed by the Gospel. In addition to his pastoral duties, Mike has more than 30 years of TV and radio broadcast experience. Additionally he was also the host of the syndicated radio program Soul2Soul heard by millions of people on more than 700 radio stations in more than 44 countries world-wide. Mike and his wife Natalie have been married for more than 32 years and have two grown daughters (Amanda and Ashton), one son-in-law (Jim) and two wonderful grandchildren.


Ashton Becht
Director Of Technology
Ashton has been an integral part of New Life for over a decade, serving in various roles and contributing to the growth and mission of the church. For several years, Ashton led the children's class, nurturing and guiding young people in their faith journey. Currently, Ashton oversees all of the church's technological aspects, ensuring everything runs smoothly in today's digital age. In addition to her work at New Life, Ashton is a dedicated educator at Christian Academy of Indiana, where she inspires and guides students in their academic and spiritual growth. Ashton’s passion for service extends beyond the classroom, as she is also actively involved in mission work in Honduras, bringing the love of Jesus to communities in need.