The Founder, Jeremiah Yap was born again as a believer in Jesus Christ whilst a student in Australia. He attended Clayton Church of Christ and later moved to Waverley Mission in Victoria, Australia.
Jeremiah, along with his wife Susan, returned to Malaysia with a strong calling to plant churches. They began this mission in Petaling Jaya with a small, dedicated team, including Joshua Lee Chin Ban, Leong Mun Wey, Linda, and Philip Lee. Though some team members later moved to Singapore, others who had been part of Waverley Mission joined New Life Restoration Centre (NLRC) after completing their studies. Many became leaders, church planters, and pastors. Jeremiah initially aimed to establish three churches in Petaling Jaya, Shah Alam, and Kuala Lumpur.
Patrick Lai and Bee Long planted the first Chinese church in Petaling Jaya. This church was later led by Hiew Yee Onn and Sandy.
Jeremiah and Susan Yap expanded their church-planting efforts to Australia, helping plant a church in Melbourne.
Following their success in Melbourne, Jeremiah and Susan Yap planted a church in Sydney, Australia.
David and Phebe Tham, supported by Joshua Lee and Yin Chun, planted the first outreach in Shah Alam.
Jeffrey and Jaecie Lam planted the Cheras English congregation, now known as Kuala Lumpur. In 2022, this church became a satellite church of Petaling Jaya English under the pastoral care of JS and Jasmine Foo.
Patrick Lai and Bee Long also planted the Cheras Chinese congregation, now known as Cheras North. This congregation was later pastored by Jeffrey and Jaecie Lam, and then by Hiew Yee Onn and Sandy.
Arthur and Vera Liew planted the Shah Alam Chinese congregation. This year also marked our first mission trip to Cambodia.
This year marked our first mission trip to Cambodia.
Upon his retirement from secular work, Raymond & Lilian Wee decided to start a church in Puchong. After 12 years of pastoring, they handed over the church to Kenneth Toon and Loo-Ann to pastor. In July 2019, it was merged with the Puchong Chinese congregation.
Lily Chin felt her heart tugged for the Myanmar refugees who were in Malaysia after a mission trip to Myanmar. This ministry started with gatherings in factories, houses, jungles, construction sites, and restaurants where they were located. She is a spiritual mother to many of these. Many who have relocated are serving God. One of them, who was a waiter then, is now a pastor of a thriving Myanmar congregation in KL.
This ministry was discontinued upon her retirement in 2020.
Planted by Yau Kuan Yee and Christine. In 2018, it was merged with the Petaling Jaya English congregation.
Planted by Hoh Ho Yoong and Mavis. The church was discontinued in 2004 when they emigrated to New Zealand.
The Lord connected us to missionaries Pastor and Mrs. Park Chelyun from Korea, who planted churches in the Malay Peninsula, Sabah, and in Indonesia.
Gideon Wong and Yee Fun were leaders in PJC when the Lord challenged them to start a Chinese congregation in Puchong.
In 2019, both the English and Chinese congregations in Puchong were merged as one church with Gideon & Yee Fun pastoring them now.
Adopted by Kuching English church and pastored by Patrick Rowley Jita & Taria.
The church became a New Life mission church when Kuching was discontinued. The church is now pastored by Arthur Priestley Jita and Regina.
The Chinese church in Petaling Jaya inspired church planting in north-west China. Shah Alam Chinese church continues in supporting churches planted in Southern China
Connected and adopted by Kuching English. The church is now pastored by Rimon Guleng & Dumang as a mission church.
Many of these mission trips were initiated by NLRC members. Over time, some of these mission destinations have matured and support for them stopped.
Planted by Joseph and Pushpa Jacob
Planted by Park Dasol, the church is led by Zamberi as a mission church.
Planted by Park Dasol, the church is now pastored by Janius & Marlinah Dullah and relocated to Sungai Buloh as a mission church.
Planted by Hiew Yee Onn & Sandy. It is a satellite church of Petaling Jaya Chinese.
Planted by Arthur & Vera Liew. It is a satellite church of Shah Alam Chinese
Planted by Hiew Yee Onn & Sandy. It is a satellite church of Petaling Jaya Chinese.
Planted by Park Dasol, the church is led by Amy as a mission church.
Planted by Hiew Yee Onn & Sandy. It is a congregation of Petaling Jaya Chinese.
Planted by Park Dasol together with Danill Bulle who became the deacon in the church. The church is pastored by Albinus & Sri Jidwin as a mission church.
Planted by Park Dasol, the church is now pastored by Maritin & Dalina Padtong as a mission church.
Planted by Park Dasol, the church is led by Jahmad as a mission church.
Planted by Janius and Marlinah and pastored by them as a mission church.
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