Speakers & Worship Leaders
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Kristie Coghill is the pastor’s wife at New Life Church serving alongside her husband, Scott. They recently celebrated 25 years of marriage. She received a bachelor degree in Bible with a minor in missions and education from Southeastern FWB College. Her heart has always been for her family and she has loved investing in one of her greatest callings of being a wife and a mom to the “Fab 5". A teacher at heart, Kristie spends her time during the week teaching high school English classes and leading as a supervisor in the upper elementary classes at New Bern Christian Academy. She is a wonderful wife, mother, and mentor to ladies young and old. Kristie is most passionate about women’s discipleship, worship music, teaching, and kids ministry.
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Scott Coghill is the lead pastor at New Life Church overseeing the church’s ministries for over 23 years. He also serves as the administrator of New Bern Christian Academy. Pastor Scott graduated from Southeastern FWB College with a BA in Bible and Pastoral Theology. This year, he completed his Masters Degree from Randall University. He and his wife, Kristie have five children- Makenzie, Kelsie, Micah, Kaiden and Matthew. He loves everything to do with ministry, spending time with family, coaching, and pouring his life into people. Pastor Scott is a passionate preacher, sound teacher of God’s Word and faithfully delivers the Word every week in a practical way. His most significant contribution to men’s discipleship has been the founding of God’s Man Ministries hosting many annual men’s conferences across the country for twenty years.
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BJ Hamby has been married to her husband, Lance for 43 years. God has blessed them with two children and four grandchildren. BJ worked 31 years for Craven County Department of Social Services and also spent time serving at Vanguard Corporation. Her hobbies include hunting and fishing. She was born again in her late 20’s after living a “religious life”. Over the years BJ received a bachelors in Christian education and a masters in Christian counseling. She has also served as the teaching director for New Bern's Community Bible Study for 8 years. She continues to impact her local community by serving as a board member on several committees that seek to help families.
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Beth McComas was born and raised in Northeast Ohio as part of a large family with two brothers and six sisters. Her father served as a deacon at the Free Will Baptist Church they attended. Beth met her husband, Jim, at a revival service she was invited to by a friend. The two were married the following year on April 25, 1992. Beth is the proud mother of two sons, Matthew and Aaron. Her beloved son Matthew is now in Heaven, and her son Aaron resides in Nashville, where he enjoys a successful career. Beth served faithfully as a pastor’s wife for 21 years—a role that matched her heart for ministry and her deep compassion for others. In 2022, she retired from Westfield Insurance Company after 44 years of dedicated service. Today, Beth travels alongside her husband as he preaches and represents Free Will Baptist Family Ministries. She is passionate about sharing her testimony and encouraging others through women’s retreats and church events. Her messages reflect God’s sustaining grace through seasons of deep loss and difficulty. Beth has a genuine love for people.
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Rachel Farhat grew up in Pennsylvania but moved to North Carolina as a young teenager, where her faith journey began to take shape. Though she was raised in church, frequent church hopping during her childhood left her confused about what she believed. It wasn’t until her teenage years that she came to a saving faith in Christ and felt a clear call to ministry. Rachel later earned a B.S. in Education from Southeastern Free Will Baptist College and has been faithfully involved at New Life Church since marrying her high school sweetheart, Fuad, eight years ago. Together, they have two children: Atticus (4) and Adeline, who will turn one on October 31. She currently teaches High School English and Bible at New Bern Christian Academy, and finds joy in singing, spending time with her family, ministering to others, and having meaningful conversations. Rachel is overjoyed to be able to teach the Word of God to women at this year’s Renew Her Conference.
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Amanda Bennett has been married to her husband, Rex, for nearly 17 years. Together, they serve at Highland Christian Church, where Rex pastors and Amanda leads alongside him as a devoted pastor's wife. She is actively involved in Children's Church and various ministries that support the church family. They are blessed with four beautiful children and are the owners of Bennett Funeral and Cremation Care, where they compassionately serve families in their community. With nearly 20 years of experience in education, Amanda currently serves as both a teacher and the Academic Advisor for high school students at New Bern Christian Academy. Her favorite class to teach is Girls Bible, where she encourages young women to grow in their relationship with Jesus. Amanda is known for her kind and caring spirit, her joyful sense of humor, and her passion for teaching children and teens about Christ. She is a loving wife, dedicated mother, and faithful servant whose heart is committed to pointing others to Jesus in every season of life.
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Kevin Denton is the Worship and Connections Pastor at New Life Church. Pastor Kevin has served as a Worship Pastor and teacher for over 25 years. He is married to Susan, and they have 2 children, Meghan (22) and Miles (20). Pastor Kevin has earned an undergraduate degree in Music Education from Southeastern FWB College and a Masters in Church Music from Pensacola Christian College. He is currently completing his Doctorate from Liberty University. The Denton family serves together every week in worship ministry at New Life Church with a passion to see every generation love Christ and worship Him in every area of life.
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