our leadership
The Team includes you! New Life Community Church is made up of volunteers, partners, and staff. We want you to join us!
Ministry Team
Marttell Sánchez
Lead Pastor
Sandra Sánchez
Kids Ministry Director
Jerry Irwin
Care Pastor
Emily Hewitt
Kids Ministry Aide
Bob Mahaffey
Student Ministry Leader
Gretchen Hargreaves
Office Administrator
Executive Board
Paul Otto
Chairman of the Board
Debbie Mitchell
Secretary
John Lattimore
Board Representative
Cindi Sagan
Board Representative
Marttell Sánchez
Lead Pastor
Randy Dietze
Board Representative
Robin Otto
Board Representative
Gary Akerstrom
Treasurer
Shane Garroutte
Board Representative
April Rosales
Board Representative
Our Pastor
About
Marttell was born and raised in San Diego, California. He and his wife, Sandra, have two elementary-age boys and two German Shepherd Dogs. As a family, they enjoy movie nights, training at their Brazilian Jiu Jitsu academy, and going on adventures with their dogs. Marttell also loves books, plain vanilla ice cream, and pour-over coffee. You can usually catch him at Black Oak Coffee Roasters, his favorite coffee shop in town!
Licensing & Education
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M.A., Christian Ministry, Southern California Seminary, 2017
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B.A., Biblical Studies, Southern California Seminary, 2012
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Certificate, C.P.E., College of Pastoral Supervision and Psychotherapy, 2022
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License for Ministry, Evangelical Free Church of America, 2018