How did New Song start?
Pastor Dan & Brenda Mickelson, Pastor Jim & Michele Wolf, and three other families moved to the Rogue Valley in 1994 for the intent purpose of planting New Song. The church they had been serving at–Philadelphia Church in Astoria, Oregon–sent them with their blessing. Philadelphia Church is still a friend of New Song, jokingly referred to as the “Mother Church.” New Song’s first services were populated with new friends Pastor Dan met while evangelizing in the neighborhoods. Going door-to-door was (and still is) a way of building relationships and encouragment, never a solicitation attempt or “membership drive.” Evangelism of all forms is a vital part of any life-filled group. New Song is a Holy Spirit renewal, charismatic, Christian fellowship. Prayer, worship, Bible study, and relationships with Jesus and with people have remained the foundations of our church family.
