New Life Christian Fellowship
Mark Runyon
SENIOR PASTOR
mark@nlot.org
Pastor Mark Runyon, alongside his wife Joni, has been faithfully serving in ministry since 1990. As an ordained minister with Grace International, a network of over 1,500 churches, Pastor Mark is passionate about nurturing families, children, and youth. In 2008, God called them to Tooele, Utah, where they joyfully embraced the community and dedicated themselves to reaching the less fortunate. Mark and Joni, along with their three children—Lauren (and her husband Trevor), Joshua, Carly—and their grandsons Samuel and Luke, share in this adventure. Pastor Mark’s heart is to raise up spiritual sons and daughters within the local church, encouraging them to grow and become active, vibrant members of God’s family.
Trevor Rickard
ASSOCIATE/YOUTH PASTOR
trevor@nlot.org
Pastor Trevor Rickard has a deep heart for the next generation and a passion for raising up young people to love and follow God. Involved in youth and children’s ministry since high school, Trevor began his journey by interning under Pastor Mark. His commitment to mentoring youth is evident in his desire to see them grow into strong, faith-filled leaders. Trevor married his wife Lauren in 2009, and together they serve in ministry at New Life. Lauren is the Family Ministry Director, and they share a beautiful partnership in both life and ministry with their two boys, Samuel and Luke.
Chris Parag
CHILDREN’S PASTOR
chrisp@nlot.org
Pastor Chris Parag has been faithfully involved in ministry since 2007, drawing from her upbringing in a Christian home that also served as an in-home daycare. Her early exposure to caring for children ignited a passion for teaching them about God’s love. Chris is deeply committed to ensuring that every child knows they are beautifully and wonderfully made by God, with a unique plan and purpose for their lives. Now living her dream, she reaches out to children daily, sharing the love of Christ. Chris is supported by her husband, Michael, who serves in the sound ministry and plays an active role in both the children’s and youth ministries. Married since 2007, Chris and Michael have five wonderful children.
