Amanda Richards - Assistant Head of Pastoral Care Team

My name is Amanda Richards. I have been a member of New Life for 19 years.

I previously served in the Women’s ministry and the Sunday school, which gave me the privilege of serving different age groups. I am now the Assistant Head of the Pastoral Team.

Over the years I have seen many people experience brokenness, loss, disappointment, and rejection. My heart’s desire is to stand alongside those who need to be held up in prayer, encouragement and support, to remind them that our God will never leave them or forsake them and to encourage them that no matter what we go through in life God is always with us as the fourth man in the fire as He was with the three Hebrews boys. To see someone who is sad smiling again, someone who is broken live again and someone who had no hope hopeful and trusting in God again is fulfilling and rewarding.

Romans 12:15 states Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.

My vision is not only to encourage and support others but to see them fully restored by the love of God.