Pastor Robert and Yolani Belfort

 Pastor Robert Belfort was born in Saginaw, Michigan.  He heard the voice of God calling him into full time ministry at the age of 17.  He went to Central Bible College in Springfield, Missouri and graduated with a B.A. degree in Pastoral Ministries.  He has been a youth pastor and a children's pastor.

He came to Chicago and became part of Palestine Christian Temple, now New Life Covenant.  He grew spiritually in that church and felt the calling to go to Pilsen to serve that community. 

New Life was founded to meet the needs of the Pilsen community and those surrounding it.  The heart of the church is for the poor and the needy, as well as the lost children, youth, and adults of this community.