Leadership

James Woods & Rebekkah Woods

Associate Pastor NLT  East Tampa

Pastor Woods has been in ministry since 2014. He pastored Abundant Life UPCI in Woodbridge, VA, from October 2018 until the beginning of 2023. The Lord led him to evangelize, traveling across the United States preaching the gospel. He and his family felt led to relocate to Florida in the summer of 2023 to sit under the leadership of Pastor Collins and Bishop Davy. Pastor Woods has a passion for Apostolic doctrine and Biblical holiness. It is his desire to teach people how to live according to the Bible in the 21st century. Sister Woods is a dynamic worship leader and powerful speaker. They have four children together: Abigail, Jacob, Elizabeth, and Hannah.

Sr. Pastor Rashidi Collins  & Minister Sharlene Collins

Senior Pastor & First Lady

Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Rashidi Collins was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at an early age. After moving to America and serving in the United States Air Force, he entered into full-time ministry under the leadership of Pastor Daniel Davy.
 Subsequently he was sent by Pastor Davy to plant Victory Tabernacle UPC in Tampa, Florida, where he spent over ten years building a great church. He has now returned to New Life Tabernacle and has become the full-time senior pastor of that congregation. He is married to the love of his life , Sharlene Collins, and has two beautiful children, Judah David and Gabrielle Zion.

Bishop Daniel M. Davy & Minister Cyvonne Davy

Founders

In 1992, Bishop Davy came face to face with the express commandment of the Holy Ghost to go to the city of Tampa to raise up a people who would serve God without compromise. He has a  great compassion for people and compelling desire to develop the whole man. His sound teaching, fatherly coaching and ability to mold leaders is transforming Tampa into the City of the Apostolics. Together with the loving support of Sis. Davy, New Life was built on the principles of the word of God, prayer and sacrifice.