Who We Are

Newport Church

We love God, each other and our community. We believe each person is created to have a growing relationship with God and with other people, and we aim to make Newport Church a place where one can connect with God and our community. 

Newport Church is a non-denominational spirit filled church, and a part of the apostolic network of churches, DOVE International, based in Lititz, PA.

Vision Sunday 2024

Our Vision 

Leading people to faith and maturity in Jesus using creative outreach, vibrant life groups, and the planting of new churches.
Newport Staff
Merle Shenk

Lead Pastor 

Cheree Shenk

Associate Lead Pastor 

David Barnett 

Executive Pastor 

Matt Shenk

Community Life Pastor

Shane Good

Youth Pastor 

Sierra Good 

Youth Pastor

Jen Vazquez

Worship Director + Administrator

Lisa Hurst

Children's Ministry Director

Denise Horning

Bookkeeper

Ari Shenk

Executive Assistant

Newport Elders

Merle and Cheree Shenk
Luke and Jesukah Beachy
Joe and Julia Witmer
Brian and Janet Sauder

Our Beliefs

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God. (Genesis 1:1,26,27; 3:22, Psalm 90:2, Matthew 28:19, I Peter 1:2, II Corinthians 13:14)

Man was created to exist forever. He will either exist eternally separated from God by sin, or in union with God, through forgiveness and salvation. When you die, you will either spend eternity in Heaven or Hell. Eternal separation from God happens in Hell. Eternal union with God occurs in Heaven. (John 3:16, I John 2:25; 5:11-13, Romans 6:23, Revelation 20:15)

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a sinless human life and offered Himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all men by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven's glory and will return again to reign as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. (Matthew 1:22-23, Isaiah 9:6, John 1:1-5; 14:10-30, Hebrews 4:14-15, I Corinthians 15:3-4, Romans 1:3-4, Acts 1:9-11, I Timothy 6:14-15, Titus 2:13)

The Bible is God's Word to all men. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. It is the supreme source of truth for Christian beliefs and living. (II Timothy 3:16-17, II Peter 1:20-21, II Timothy 1:13, Psalm 119:105,160, Psalm 12:6, Proverbs 30:5)

Salvation is a gift from God to man. Man can never make up for his sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God's offer of forgiveness can man be saved from sin's penalty. Eternal life begins the moment one receives Jesus Christ into his life by faith. (Romans 6:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 14:6; 1:12, Titus 3:5, Galatians 3:26, Romans 5:1)