by New Life Executive Director and Lead Pastor Brett Lilly.
A new chapter begins at New Life. Thanks to God’s provision and our community’s generosity, New Life Church and Academy have purchased 30 acres of land from Bailey Nurseries, next to our existing campus. This milestone supports our long-term vision for ministry and growth.
In the near term, the property will provide an additional access point to our campus, enhancing safety and accessibility for the many ministry activities that take place throughout the week and giving us the ability to expand and create a full-service campus in our current location. Looking ahead, it creates new possibilities for New Life Church and Academy to serve students, families, and the broader Woodbury region for generations to come.
At New Life, our mission remains unchanged: helping people find new life in Christ. Whether through worship, discipleship, education, athletics, community outreach, or future ministry opportunities, we believe this land will support new ways to teach, care, and send as we continue pursuing that mission.
This milestone is the result of years of planning, collaboration, and perseverance. The newly acquired land is part of the more than 300-acre Bailey property that spans the communities of Woodbury, Newport, and Maplewood.
Throughout the process, New Life was blessed by the expertise and support of many partners who helped move the vision forward. We are especially grateful for the partnership with the Baileys and the City of Woodbury and the many professionals whose guidance, collaboration, and shared commitment helped make this milestone possible.
While many details are still to come, we are excited about what lies ahead and look forward to sharing more in the near future.
