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Meet Our Pastors

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Daniel & Sarah Kolson

We are the Kolson family, Daniel and Sarah, and our two children, Madeline and Jackson. We are currently blessed to play a part in hosting a unique move of God that fills us with a passion to equip believers and steward an environment where the Presence of God holds a central and paramount role in all that we do. Daniel has his degree in integrated ministries from Moody Bible College and a Master's from Global Awakening Theological Seminary. Sarah is blessed to stay home full-time with our two exceptional children.

We radically encountered the Lord, followed His call to minister in Mexico, and took our entire family with Iris Global to Mozambique, Africa. We live a life that is empowered and

centered on our Father, our Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. We do not focus on religion but on His Kingdom, the gifts within each of us, and miracles we see daily in the amazing ministry. Our family is always willing to go when He calls and answer with a YES when He asks. We are always learning and growing with our LORD as our center and compass.

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About us

Dwell New Life City is a Spirit-filled non-denominational church family. We are united by our love for God, a passion for His presence, and a foundation of solid Biblical teaching.

 

At the center of everything we do is Jesus. We exist to love Him, follow Him, and help others encounter Him in a real and life-changing way. We believe the Gospel is not just information—it is the power of God that transforms lives, restores hearts, and brings people into the family of God.

 

We believe the Church is meant to be a family—marked by love, honor, and genuine community. Our heart is to build a church where people are known, valued, and discipled. We want every person to feel welcome, seen, and invited into a deeper life with God.

 

We are a house of passionate worship, prayer, and the Word. We value the presence of God and we intentionally make room for the Holy Spirit to move. We believe the gifts of the Spirit are still for today, and that God empowers His people to serve, encourage, and strengthen others through the Spirit’s power. We desire to walk in spiritual maturity—pursuing the supernatural while staying rooted in Scripture, humility, and love.

 

We believe the Kingdom of God is meant to be demonstrated, not just discussed. Jesus preached the Gospel, made disciples, and ministered to people in power and compassion—and we believe He still calls His Church to do the same. Our goal is not to build a platform, but to build people: men and women who love Jesus deeply, live with integrity, and carry His presence into their homes, workplaces, and community.

 

Dwell New Life City is part of the Global Awakening Network, and we are committed to being a church where people encounter God, grow in discipleship, and learn to live the everyday life of following Jesus.

 

Whether you’ve followed Jesus for years or you’re just exploring faith, you are welcome here. We would love for you to join us and become part of the Dwell family.

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Angela Alfaro

Eldors

I've been very blessed to live overseas for quite a few years, and be a part of many international ministries, around the world, as well as teaching ESL to many international students globally. I have a passion for the nations! During my many years at IHOPKC, I participated on many worship teams, as a percussionist and singer. Also there, I was part of the leadership of the International Pastoral Team, intercessory studies, and involved in healing and prophetic ministries, as well as the Commission team, which assisted in helping people start other international houses of prayer, around the world. In my more recent journey, I have the daily challenges of being a widow, and a cancer survivor; yet still believing in Jesus, for complete healing, along with more miracles for me and others I know. My life verse is Proverbs 3:5-6, "Trust in the Lord, with all your heart completely. Don't lean on or rely on your own insight,or understanding. In all your ways, let Him lead & guide you, in every decision; getting to know, acknowledge & recognize Him. He will make your paths straight, remove obstacles, and lead you wherever you go". This verse keeps me out of my head, and my own agenda, and focused on Jesus, who will never leave, and has good plans and purposes for me. Leading a Table Life Group is important to me, because I want to help provide a safe place & space for honestly living life together, with Jesus, through fellowship, worship, and prayer. In our Table Life Group, we all share life experiences together; in fellowship, praying and encouraging each other in our journeys, as a loving community of care, hope and connecting together in the Spirit.

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Doug & Robin Van Order

Eldors

Robin is a daughter, wife, mom, and grandma and most importantly a Child of God who has been blessed to experience the Spirit in powerful ways. Doug is a son, husband, father and grandpa and a person who‘s entire life has been lived in the shadow of the goodness of God, but only now he is beginning to understand that. My (Robin’s) favorite bible verse is 2 Corinthians 12:9 - because it shows that God's grace is enough to help us through our weaknesses. When we feel weak, God's strength can shine through, making us stronger. My (Doug’s) favorite bible verse is Romans 12:2 - because I want the Holy Spirit to change the way I see and think. Co-Leading a Table Life Group is important to us because it helps us connect with others and support them as we grow together in our faith. It takes more of God outside the Church. When people come to our group, they can expect a welcoming and supportive place where we grow in our friendships and find encouragement as we pray together. We dig into the Word and to ask the Spirit to move in signs and wonders.

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Brett & Jonna Smith

Eldors

Brett and Jonna Smith have been pursuing God throughout their marriage, faithfully attending and serving at Caballo Church for many years. Their walk with Christ has been shaped by a deep love for their community, a heart for service, and a desire to see others experience the transformative power of Jesus. At the beginning of 2024, at the invitation of Daniel Kolson, they began attending Dwell at New Life City, stepping into a new season of ministry to help support and build the growing vision of the church. Brett and Jonna, along with several others, now host a Table Life Group for Dwell in Truth or Consequences, about 60 miles north of Las Cruces. This gathering provides a welcoming space to grow in faith through conversation, discussion, and genuine connection—offering people a place to discover more about God. They are grateful for the teaching, community, and spiritual family that have poured into them over the years and brought them to this point. Anchored by Galatians 5:16 TPT—“Let me emphasize this: As you yield to the dynamic life and power of the Holy Spirit, you will abandon the cravings of your self-life”—Brett and Jonna seek to live lives led by the Holy Spirit, walking in step with God’s purpose and love.

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Sal & Nikki Guardiola

Eldors

I am a husband to my wife Nikki and a father to my 3 kids. Jesus won my heart when I was in college at UNM (please don't hold that against me, Aggies). I used to have really great hair. My favorite Bible verse is 2 Samuel 14:14 "We must all die; we are like water spilled on the ground, which cannot be gathered up again. But God will not take away life, and he devises means so that the banished one will not remain an outcast." I love this verse because it illustrates God's relentless, love-inspired creativity in doing whatever it takes to win our hearts. Leading a table life group is important to me because I believe that God loves showing up in our day-to-day lives, even when it's something as simple as sharing a meal together. People can expect to meet other parents with young kids, chow down on delicious food, have a designated space for the littles to play, and go deep in conversations on topics that feed the soul.

JESUS-FOLLOWING | BIBLE-BELIVEING | PEOPLE-LOVING | SPIRIT-POWERED | KINGDOM-CULTURED CHURCH

And to Him you to are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by His spirit.”
Ephesians 2:22

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