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Rev. Bill Hales - Pastor

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     Pastor Hales is founding and senior Pastor of New Life Community Church. He was born in the south (Mississippi) and moved to Michigan with his family when he was a boy.

     Pastor Hales has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in History/Sociology and Psychology from Concordia College, Ann Arbor, MI. He is currently working on his Master of Arts Degree in Pastorial Ministry and doctorate in Pastorial Counseling and Psycho-Therapy from Ecumenical Theological Seminary in Detroit, MI. He is certified as a Pastorial Care Specialist. He has also received his certification in Clinical Pastorial Education from Harper Hospital, Detroit, MI. He was licensed in ministy at St. Paul's Missionary Baptist Church in Ann Arbor, MI in 1993. He was the Associate Minister at New Testament Baptist Church, Ypsilanti, MI from 1995-1997. He was called into the pastorate in 1998 where he was ordained at New Life Baptist Church, Ypsilanti, MI. He served in ministry at the Lutheran Church of Our Saviour, Westland, MI from 2006-2008.

     Pastor Hales believes that we should tell everyone about the Great Commission. He believes in teaching the Word of God and following biblical principles. His passion in ministry is being the man and servant that God would have him to be, and his joy in ministry is seeing someone come to the Lord, Jesus Christ. Among his other desires in life is education, education and education!!!  He desires to improve the lives of others and make sure that our children receive the best education possible. Pastor Hales works with local schools to improve education and support children by raising the standards of education for our children.