David Newberry

Rev. David Newberry is a dynamic preacher and teacher of the Word, whose ministry of 41 years has been characterized by the power of God in demonstration with miracles and healing (1965-2006). He pioneered and pastored Miracle Life Family Church - a vibrant church of 1,100 people in Zambia, Africa (98-04). David Newberry ministers internationally and across America, holding Holy Ghost services and Healing revivals.

David Newberry and his late wife, Cheryl, pastored for five years in Oklahoma, before answering the call to missions in 1970. They ministered in South Africa, conducting evangelistic crusades, building five churches, and ministering to numerous churches and Bible schools. In the eighties, they ministered in Zimbabwe and saw thousands saved through mass evangelism with a 10,000 seat tent. God also opened the doors during that time for him to be a guest of Evangelistic Reinhard Bonnke at his crusades, praying for the sick. David Newberry has ministered in conferences and healing crusades in Guatemala, Jamaica, Congo, Kenya, Namibia, Ivory Coast, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Mozambique, Cameroon, and England. David Newberry was based in Zambia for ten years, conducting Pastors' seminars and crusades, Bible school classes and pastoring Miracle Life Family Church. In 2002, his wife, Cheryl, went home to be with the Lord. They were married 37 years.

In 2003, God began to speak to David Newberry about a season of new beginnings and that he would be basing out of the States. The Lord spoke to him about a couple to take over the church in Zambia. God had helped him raise up a church of influence that the city and the nation have not been able to ignore. The dynamic of growing leaders was and is a vital key to changing a city with the Gospel. He passed on the leadership of Miracle Life Family Church to a great couple, who have taken the church to the next level. It is exciting to see fruit that remains, with the church now running over 2,300. David Newberry recently had the privilege of investing into the lives of future leaders as an instructor at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas.

David Newberry ministers internationally holding Healing Revivals and Holy Ghost meetings. He knows that as the message of the Gospel is preached, lives will be changed by the Word of God. Expect your life to be transformed as you receive the Word today.

David A. Newberry was called to preach at the age of nineteen. He attended Bible college, gradating with BA degrees in Bible and History and a minor in Education. David and Cheryl met and married in 1965. They immediately began full-time Christian ministry in 1966, being ordained by the Assemblies of God in 1968. They pastored for five years in the state of Oklahoma, before answering the call to overseas missions work in 1970. From 1972 through 1981, they ministered among the Zulu tribe in the country of South Africa. Evangelistic crusades were conducted, five churches were built, and seed was sown into numerous churches, Bible schools and Bible school students.

Before returning to the USA in mid-1981, the Lord began to deal with David Newberry concerning a new direction in their ministry. It was confirmed in both their hearts that the Lord wanted them to move to the country of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia). Whereas their previous ministry had been centered within the Assemblies of God mission structure, the Lord began to show David Newberry that the move of God that was coming to Africa was going to be much larger than any one church could contain. The Lord began to speak to him about evangelizing the country of Zimbabwe.

In Zimbabwe, evangelistic crusades were held in a 10,000 seat tent. The Gospel was preached to often over-flowing crowds, bringing salvation, healing and deliverance to thousands. New converts were channeled into new works or into existing local churches representing many different denominations. Just as the Lord had shown David Newberry earlier, God was moving and this move had no barriers as to age, color or church affiliation. The charismatic-faith message became very real to him as the Holy Spirit opened up scriptures. Teaching by men such as Kenneth E. Hagin and Pastor Ray McCauley brought a new dimension to their ministry, resulting in a greater flow of the gifts of the Spirit and increased understanding.

Other areas of ministry included being special guests of German Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke on occasion, where David Newberry ministered with him to the sick in crusades ('84-'86). David also served as Director for the Jimmy Swaggart Famine Relief efforts for Zimbabwe and Mozambique ('84-'86).

In keeping with the vision of evangelism involving the entire body of Christ, the Newberrys resigned from the A/G missions department in 1987, leaving behind trucks, a PA system, a 10,000 seat tent and a ministry headquarters. They went out not knowing exactly how or where they were going; only knowing the Lord was leading them into an exciting new phase of ministry! They went forth reaching the nations of southern and central Africa with a faith-filled message that Jesus saves, delivers and heals today.

From 1987 to 1994, the Newberry's ministry was Tulsa-based. During that time they spent six months per year ministering in Africa. Cheryl had the opportunity of attending Rhema Bible Training Center. David Newberry is ordained with Rhema Ministerial Associational International.

In 1994, they shipped all of their household and an evangelism truck to Zambia, where they lived, Cheryl Newberry until her home going in August, 2002, and David until February, 2004. They were married 37 years.

While in Zambia, the great need for people to be discipled stirred in their hearts the vision to establish a Bible school. In 1995 they saw the Lord move graciously, saving and healing thousands. Preparation for the start of the Bible school classes began. The Lord gave divine favor as a church provided a beginning set of curriculum. In January, 1996, Miracle Life School of the Bible began. The Bible school was setup up with sixteen subjects, each of which consisted of 20 hours of teaching.

Oswald Chambers once said:

"It is easier to serve God without a vision, easier to work for God without a call, because then you are not bothered by what God requires; common sense is your guide, veneered over with Christian sentiment . . . but if once you receive a commission from Jesus Christ, the memory of what God wants will always come like a goad; and you will no longer be able to work for Him on the common-sense basis."

For several years, the Lord dealt with David Newberry about starting a church. In May, 1998, Miracle Life Family Church was started in Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia. The church exploded in growth, starting with only 17 and growing to 1,100 in 5 ½ years (1998-2004).

In 2003, God began to speak to David Newberry about a season of new beginnings and that he would be basing out of the States. The Lord spoke to him about a couple to take over the church in Zambia. God had helped him grow a church of influence that the city and the nation have not been able to ignore. The dynamic of growing leaders was and is a vital key to changing a city with the Gospel. He passed on the leadership of Miracle Life Family to a great couple, who have taken the church to the next level. It is exciting to see fruit that remains, with the church now running over 2,300. David Newberry recently had the privilege of investing into the lives of future leaders as an instructor at Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas.

David Newberry ministers internationally and throughout the States holding Healing Revivals and Holy Ghost meetings with Miracle Life Global Ministries and Terry Kruse. He continues to spend time overseas ministering in pastors' conferences, crusades and Bible schools. He knows that as the message of the Gospel is preached, lives will be changed by the Word of God. Expect your life to be transformed as you receive the Word today.