Pastor Nick Rodman was born and raised in Kendallville, Indiana not too far from the Auburn area. At the age of 12, along with his family were invited to a church service and his life would be forever changed. He accepted Christ as his Saviour a few months later and surrendered his life to preach at the age of 17 while at summer camp. Upon graduation from Commonwealth Baptist College, he has had a burden for the Auburn/Garrett community and felt Gods call to start the New Life Baptist Church in Auburn.

Pastor Rodman has been heavily involved in the ministries of the local church. He is a firm believer in the bus ministry and outreach programs of the church. He has a heart to reach children, teenagers, and adults of all ages. 

His wife, Rachel Rodman, was raised in an Independent Baptist Church and grew up in a Christian home. She knew who Jesus was and that He paid the penalty for our sins and accepted Christ at a young age one night after coming home from a church service. She attended Commonwealth Baptist College in the fall of 2017 and graduated with her husband in May 2020. 

They currently have a daughter, Addison, who was born in March of 2022 and a son, Andrew, who was born in April of 2024, as well as twins, Aaron and Aubrey who were born in February of 2025.

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The church was planted in September 2022 by Nick and his wife. They purchased an old, vacant church building, restored it, and began faithfully praying and reaching people with the Gospel. Since then, the Lord has blessed their efforts, and the church has grown into what it is today. Nick and his wife deeply love the people in their community and look forward to continuing as a beacon of light for many years to come.