Meet the team
Dale
Swanson
Lead Pastor
RELEASING POTENTIAL
Dale is the lead pastor at New Life Church. He was raised in Santa Barbara, attended Westmont College and loves this city. His passion is teaching, coaching and releasing leaders into their full potential. He's also a diehard USC football fan and his favorite pass-time is playing basketball
Dale is the lead pastor at New Life Church. He was raised in Santa Barbara, attended Westmont College and loves this city. His passion is teaching, coaching and releasing leaders into their full potential. He's also a diehard USC football fan and his favorite pass-time is playing basketball
Amy
Swanson
Co-Pastor
SUPPORTING GROWTH
Amy is the co- pastor at New Life and an ACC certified leadership coach. She's also a Westmont grad. Her passion is helping women and leaders navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence. In her spare time, she runs a mobile petting zoo business and collects honey from her beehives
Amy is the co- pastor at New Life and an ACC certified leadership coach. She's also a Westmont grad. Her passion is helping women and leaders navigate life transitions with clarity and confidence. In her spare time, she runs a mobile petting zoo business and collects honey from her beehives
Fernando
Morales
Associate Pastor
STIRRING PASSION
Fernando is our associate & youth pastor. Fernando is passionate about equipping the Next-Gen to know and love Jesus. He holds a B.A in General Christian Studies from The Kings University & a AdvDip in Youth Ministry from CFNI. He loves photography, technology, and exploring new places with his wife and family
Fernando is our associate & youth pastor. Fernando is passionate about equipping the Next-Gen to know and love Jesus. He holds a B.A in General Christian Studies from The Kings University & a AdvDip in Youth Ministry from CFNI. He loves photography, technology, and exploring new places with his wife and family
Faith
Morales
Worship Pastor
NURTURING HOPE
Faith is a gifted musician, songwriter and a dedicated mom to 2 preschool age children and a new baby. Faith holds a B.A in Worship & Technical Arts from Christ For The Nations. Faith loves making fun vlogs to encourage moms and friends, and she loves time with friends and a good vanilla latte!
Faith is a gifted musician, songwriter and a dedicated mom to 2 preschool age children and a new baby. Faith holds a B.A in Worship & Technical Arts from Christ For The Nations. Faith loves making fun vlogs to encourage moms and friends, and she loves time with friends and a good vanilla latte!
