Pastors Paul & Shoddy Chase
Founders & Senior Pastors of New Life Bible College
In 1980, Pastors Paul and Shoddy Chase obeyed the calling of God and became missionaries in the Philippines. For nine and a half years, they ministered in the provinces of Catbalogan, Samar and Kalibo, Aklan and traveled across various places in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao to share the Gospel, teach the Word, and minister to people.
In 1990, responding to the leading of the Holy Spirit, they moved to the south of Manila to plant a church. In a small restaurant, Alabang New Life Christian Center’s first ever service was held on May 15th, 1991.
In 2002, they founded New Life School of Ministry (NLSM), eventually becoming New Life Training Center (2014-2026) and New Life Bible College (2026-present).
From a humble bible study to a thriving church with ministries that are touching people across different ages and walks of life, New Life continues to experience tremendous growth all by the grace of God. To date, there are over 50 New Life Network Churches in different regions of the Philippines and beyond, there are thousands of people being transformed by the power of the Word and the Spirit of God, and there are believers being equipped for their God-given calling all because of the obedience of 2 faithful people 46 years ago.
2002
New Life School of Ministry (NLSM) was established by the founders and Senior Pastors of New Life, Ps. Paul & Ps. Shoddy Chase.
2004
NLSM'S charter class completed the two-year training program.
2005-2006
NLSM held its first local mission trips to Iligan and Carigara, in partnership with New Life Iligan and New Life Carigara.
2007
NLSM launched its Night School Program.
2008
NLSM Night School held the School of Prayer in various New Life Network Churches.
2010
NLSM launched the Pastoral Studies Program designed exclusively for the lead pastors of New Life Network Churches, for them to be refreshed and further equipped to lead and shepherd the flock.
2013
NLSM opened its doors to students from non-New Life churches.
2014
New Life School of Ministry was renamed New Life Training Center (NLTC), signifying its mission to equip believers from different spheres of influence and at various stages of spiritual growth through the Word and the leading of the Holy Spirit.
2016-2017
NLTC held the Pastoral Bible Summer Program in partnership with Network & Missions and New Life – People's Evangelical Church in Myanmar.
2018
NLTC held its first international mission trip in Myanmar.
2018
NLTC launched its Specialized Tracks Program.
2019
NLTC partnered with Network & Missions to launch an Internship Program that provided training opportunities for NLTC alumni.
2020
NLTC introduced online learning platforms to facilitate distance learning.
2021-2024
NLTC partnered with New Life Network churches in opening extension training centers across the Philippines and other parts of Asia.
2022
NLTC held a grand Alumni Homecoming in celebration of its 20th founding anniversary.
2026
Following a year of transition, NLTC officially reopened as New Life Bible College (NLBC).