Many teenage girls who are struggling today are not thinking about their future. Instead, they are caught in the cycle of seeking immediate comfort or choosing whatever path seems easiest in the moment. Sadly, these short-term choices often lead to long-term consequences, bringing pain not only to themselves but also to those who love them most.
We believe that every young woman—no matter her current struggles—was created with a unique purpose. God has given each individual a distinctive set of gifts, talents, and passions, designed to fulfill a meaningful destiny in Christ. Even when a girl’s present behavior seems far from that calling, her life remains rich with potential and promise. So, our mission is to help young women rediscover their true identity and personal relationship with God. Through a blend of Christ-centered curriculum, personal challenges, mentoring relationships, and daily life experiences, we help each student take the first steps toward healing and restoration.
We teach our students that faith is deeply personal. While salvation comes through accepting Jesus Christ, developing an intimate relationship with God is a journey that each girl must walk out for herself. It is in that personal relationship—through prayer, trust, and growth—that true transformation begins. As students experience the restoring power of God’s grace, they begin to heal emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. This personal healing naturally extends outward, leading to the restoration of family relationships, rebuilt trust, and renewed hope for the future.
“For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them.”
– Ephesians 2:10
The spirit of the New Lifehouse Academy community is one of thankfulness and giving to others, rejoicing in the grace that has been given to us. We encourage our students in their spiritual lives, and we support them in living out their faith through the following:
Prayer – We strongly believe that prayer provides the covering and shield for our ministry and students of New Lifehouse. We encourage the girls in community prayer, prayer with staff, private prayer, and prayer with each other.
Bible Study – We believe that the Bible is the complete and authoritative Word of God. Each student will work through the Bible curriculum while in the program. Because of the vital importance of the Bible to our faith and beliefs, Bible study becomes a significant aspect of daily and weekly life at New Lifehouse. We want students to discover the answers to their tough questions within the Word of God and to embrace their faith as their own.
Missions and Outreaches – Mission trips give students opportunities to reach beyond themselves, to see the world through another’s eyes, and to touch lives with the love of God. New Lifehouse Academy has taken teams to Swaziland, New York City, Los Angeles, Haiti, Burundi, and the Dominican Republic. Our current annual trips include Costa Rica and Teen Challenge Rwanda in Kigali, Africa.
Worship – Worship plays a vital role in student growth here, both spiritually and emotionally. Worship requires humility, as we place our focus entirely on God and express appreciation and gratitude. Students who enter the program feeling entitled or entirely focused on themselves must begin to move toward emotional maturity and experience personal growth as they learn to engage in worship in choir, church, and community events.
Integration with Local Youth Groups – As a student progresses through the program and reaches the appropriate level, she begins to attend a local youth group. Through this opportunity, our staff can help the students develop appropriate relationships and discover that relationships with peers can be good without the pressures of society.
