Our Staff
New Beginnings Church is staffed by men and women from all walks of life with a wide variety of skills. Though our backgrounds and talents vary, we all share the common vision of reaching this valley for Christ. If you are interested in learning more about a particular ministry or if you just have a general question, please feel free to contact us and we will be glad to connect with you and answer any question you may have.
Pastor Chuck Aruta
Position: Senior Pastor
Phone: (209) 826-2350
Ministry Bio:I was saved on April 4th, 1990, and right away I started telling everyone about Jesus. I starting playing the drums in the Student Ministry Band, and preaching. I noticed a gift and passion in my preaching with results. Soon afterward one Wednesday in the middle of the sermon I asked Laura “Wouldn't that be cool if we became the Youth Pastor’s here someday”? Seven years later that took place as I became the Youth Pastor at Christian Center of San Jose. In my time there I saw incredible ministry growth. This happened through Missions trips, telling people on the streets about Jesus, Powerful Illustrated sermons, a skate park, internships and a ministry that eclipsed the attendance of the main church on Sundays...
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I have served as the Northern California/Nevada Assemblies of God South Bay Youth Pastor Sectional Leader. I would mentor and gather with Youth Pastors for unity, support, connectedness and at rallies we'd showcase each Student Ministry specialties.
In 2002 I was drafted by Family Community Church in San Jose www.fccchurch.com to Pastor the Youth and College Age. Once again we saw incredible growth and ministry establishment through Missions trips, telling people on the streets about Jesus, Powerful Illustrated sermons, concerts, and internships. Our plans were to be there for a long time but then... God called...
In 2004 God broke my heart for a Church in Los Banos who had been without a Pastor for quite sometime. Little did we know how perfect God’s timing was and He brought together a Pastor and a Precious group of people in a New Beginning.
Since coming here we have shifted the paradigm and established an electric, and relevant style of ministry. We desire to meet people where they are at. We know that together we are all a collection of moral foul-ups needing Jesus. Each week we gather together, to heal together, to grow together because with Jesus we are all better together!
Family Facts: I was born and raised in San Jose, CA. My wife Laura and I are High School sweet hearts. We got together on April 4th, 1990, after attending a Student Ministry service. Laura is the one that actually invited me to that service and that is the day I gave my life to Jesus. We were married six years later on August 3rd, 1996. We have three precious sons Tyler J. Aruta born June 6th, 2002, and Tony James Aruta born Sept 20th, 2004, and “Yeller” Aruta Born May 30th, 2007. Tyler loves reading and animals. Tony loves building things as well as the moon. "Yeller" loves playing catch, walking around the block, digging and chew toys. Laura is an incredibly dedicated Mother and Wife. She keeps the home together and flowing with love, growth, warmth and FOOD!
Favorite movie: Any: Rocky… "Yo, Adrian"… Any: Rambo… "Wasn't my war"…, Dumb and Dumber and of course Passion of the Christ.
Favorite Bible verse: John 14:18 (NIV) I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you.
Hobbies: Baseball! I love baseball! I love going to games! I love reading, playing guitar and drums and writing music. Working out, Preaching and most of all being with my family!
An embarrassing moment: Asking a woman when she was due… and she wasn’t pregnant!
Favorite food: Italian! A fat juicy steak, Chicken Chow mein with cashews, Fried rice and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies.
Funny secret of the past: I loved glam rock! Hopefully no pictures show up…
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Kim McAndrew
Position: Administration
Phone: (209) 826-2350
Ministry Bio: I gave my life to Christ in September 2002 during a difficult time in my marriage. Prior to this and most of my childhood, I did not believe in a God, I truly believed we were a freak of nature, Darwinism. At about my college years I began to really question that and started second guessing why I believed what I believed. As I moved in to young adulthood and began dating Pat I slowly began to believe there must be something bigger than me. Once we moved to Los Banos, I seemed to come to the decision that we could NOT be a coincidence, there had to be something bigger, yet still I did not accept the bible or Jesus...
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Then in September 2002, after a conversation with a friend who told me how it was, all that changed. Once I was saved, God made some immediate changes in me and I was baptized the following spring. I started attending church and felt a desire to help spread God’s word. I now help several days a week in the church office and with various church events. My husband and kids lives have been affected and we all attend church together.
Family Facts: I am a wife to my husband, Pat, of 12 years and a mother of two young, beautiful, energetic boys, Kyle and Joshua. My husband and I started dating when I was 19 and he was 22, we married 4 ½ years later while I was in my junior year of college. Once I graduated we moved to Los Banos from Santa Rosa to buy a house and start our family. I have been the director of domestic services in my home now for 6 years and love it. As a family we love to do things together, such as camping, biking, swimming, watching movies and playing sports.
Favorite movie: My favorite movie is “Shawshank Redemption”. I’ve probably seen it, at least 20 times and could watch it again. I don’t know why I love it so much but it is really well done and has a little of everything. I also love “Notebook”,it’s a great love story.
Favorite Bible verse: My favorite bible verse is Hebrews 11:1 Faith make us sure of what we hope for and gives us proof of what we can not see.
Hobbies: I enjoy gardening, biking, exercising, camping, reading and being with my family
Favorite food: I love chocolate milk & peanut butter. Surprisingly reeses peanut butter cups are NOT my favorite. I also love Mexican food and sushi.
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Jennifer Shrum
Position: Children's Director
Phone: (209) 826-2350
Ministry Bio: I gave Jesus my life when I was 5 years old. I remember knowing that I would be involved in Ministry from a very young age. I was baptized at the age of 15 involved in a Street Drama Team, played on Worship Teams, Sang in Choirs, performed in Musicals and Plays & Volunteered with Youth. I interned when I was 18 for a church in the Music Department and the Children’s Ministry Department. I have taken Bible Classes and worked with Youth and various aspects of Church Ministry for many years. I have lead and facilitated Divorce Recovery Classes and know that God uses life experiences so that we can become more effective in ministering to others. I have a degree in Child Development and have always had a passion for children. I began working at NBSC as a volunteer with the Youth in 2003 then in 2005 I became the Volunteer Children’s Coordinator. God opened up an opportunities for me work at the church full time in 2006.
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Family Facts: I am the proud mom of Carissa my 9 year old daughter, Raven our 3 year old dog and Chelsea our 1 year old bird (I’m not so proud about the bird). My Immediate Extended Family is HUGE… My Parents, 4 Brothers, 4 Sisters, almost 4 Brother-in-laws, 3 Sister-in-laws, 4 Nephews, and 3 Nieces needless to say my Christmas shopping begins in July.
Favorite movie: My favorite movie right now is August Rush (loved the music...)
Favorite Bible verse: … “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. That’s why I take pleasure in my weakness and in the insults, hardships, persecutions, and troubles that I suffer for Christ. For when I am weak, then I am strong. 2 Corinthians 13:8-10
Hobbies: My favorite Hobby is going to Disney Land! Playing Board Games, Playing Rummy 500 (I like it when I win… which is often), Playing the Piano, Watching Movies, Singing and making up silly songs and rhymes that drive my daughter crazy.
Most embarrassing moment: Okay so this is kind of recent, I was driving for Snow Trip with the Youth and it started snowing…a lot…and I panicked…Fermin tried to calm me down and talk me through driving through the abyss of the white snow that looked like we were driving in the same area over and over. I was freaking out and started crying… me who was supposed to be the adult became the scared Kid. To be quite honest most of my embarrassing moments have involved a vehicle in someway, locking my keys in my car (5 times a day), having to zip tie my car cause I ran over a big rock, and some other car tragedies that I am not going to mention.
Favorite food: Steamed Broccoli with Parmesan Cheese (I know yucky for some but yummy for me)
Funny secret of the past: My mom cut my hair really short when I was in 3rd grade and my dad thought I was boy playing outside with my brother.
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Fermin Ochoa
Position: Intern / EMERGE
Phone: (209) 826-2350
Ministry Bio: I gave my life to Jesus when I was twelve years old and I had no idea what to do next so I got involved in to the youth group at New Beginngins Church two years later at the age of fourteen I was baptized. Now I’m an intern of ministry, leading the youth group and part of the AV team. I enjoy using my gifts and talents for the Kingdom of God.
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Family Facts: I am the second oldest in a family of seven, I have three brothers and one sister. My family and I have been living in Los Banos, Ca for about ten years and enjoy it very much we have met some great people and built long lasting friendships with them.
Favorite Movie: My favorite movie would have to be “Gladiator”
Favorite Bible verse:
Favorite Bible verse is John 1:23 (NIV) John replied in the words of Isaiah the prophet, "I am the voice of one calling in the desert, 'Make straight the way for the Lord.' "
Hobbies: I like to make videos with my friends and put them on youtube. I also mess around with photoshop and rebuild computers.
Most Embarrassing Moment: Last year for the children’s ministry had a costume day and I wore a blow-up ballerina costume and a tiara.
Favorite Food: My favorite food would have to be sushi.
Funny Secret of the Past: I was a big fan of the Backstreet Boys and N’sycn
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Take a moment and browse through all of our Ministry leaders and Staff.
- Senior Pastor
- Administration
The Administration Department coordinates the daily operations of New Beginnings Church as well as the growth plans for the facility. They are also responsible for the church finances and human resources.
- Children Ministries
The Children's Ministry is responsible for PromiseLand and KidLand ministries.
- Youth Ministries
The Youth Ministry is responsible for Vertical and EMERGE ministries.
- Adult Ministries
The Adult Ministry is responsible Men's and Women's Ministry.
- Communications
This group is responsible for overseeing New Beginnings Church IT and Communications objectives.
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