About Our Organization

The New Life Center has been meeting needs and transforming lives through the love of Christ since 1907. We help people who are homeless and hurting go from merely surviving to truly thriving.

Our aim is to help them discover value and find hope.

Founded as the Glad Tidings Mission, the New Life Center has evolved from an organization that primarily conducted religious services and neighborhood outreach work to a Christian multi-faceted emergency and crisis service center.

Meet the Team

Rob Swiers

Executive Director

Rob has been a part of the Mission since 2010; he moved into the director role in 2013. Rob’s area of focus is the overall operation and health of the organization. Prior to his time at the Mission, Rob worked for Hospice of the Red River Valley in a variety of leadership roles and before that at the Ronald McDonald House in client services and facilities management.

Tom O'Keefe

Operations Director

Tom joined the New Life Center team in February of 2017. Tom directs the dining services, janitorial services, facilities and maintenance, as provides oversight of the Thrift Store Operations. Prior to joining the mission Tom worked in health care administration for 25 years. He is a registered nurse and holds a master’s degree in Nursing Administration.

Neal Hines

Program Director

Neal has been part of the Mission since 2014. Neal oversees the Program Department which consists of programming, supervision of shelter and case management staff, and database administration. Before joining the Mission, Neal was an Associate Pastor at First Assembly in Fargo. Neal holds a bachelor degree in Family Science and Childhood Development from North Dakota State University, and a graduate degree in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University.

Katie Orth

Development Officer

Katie joined the New Life Center June of 2017. Katie's area of focus involves donor development & relations, Sustained Giving Program, and Legacy Giving Program. She has over fifteen years of healthcare experience and a passion for relationship building and community engagement.

Jay Thoreson

Community Outreach Officer

Jay has been part of the Mission since 2014. Jay’s areas of focus involves church relations, service clubs and corporate relations as well as public speaking. Prior to joining the Mission, Jay worked in career development and leadership in higher education for 27 years. Jay completed his master's degree in Counseling,

New Life Center's Board of Directors

Robert Remark, Board President - Stein's Inc
Deborah Kaul, Board Vice President - Dignity Care, LLC
Aimee Schwartzwalter, Board Treasurer- Balance Tax & Accounting - CPA
Rob Swiers, Board Secretary - New Life Center

Pastor Jonas Bundy - Bethel Evangelical Free Church
George Korsmo - Korsmo Funeral Home
Vance Stemen - Stemen Farms
Michelle Albrecht - Homeless advocate
Jason Loney - Scheels

Join the New Life Center Team

If you are a dedicated Christian, with a desire to impact others through your job and feel good about your work, please consider joining the New Life Center team. We are a nonprofit, Christian organization that serves men experiencing homelessness. We offer competitive salaries, benefits, and the reward of knowing you are making a real difference in the lives of people right here in our community.

To apply, please click on the "Apply Now!" Button.

‍You will be taken to our online application. Please note: we no longer accept paper applications or emailed resumes. All interested applicants must apply online.

Current Job Openings

Clothing Sorter

Full Time or Part Time

Reporting to the Thrift Store Manager, the Donation Processor/Sorter plays a key role in the operation of the Thrift Store. They will assist in receiving donations, organizing the sorting areas, ensuring quality products are placed on the sales floor with accurate prices, and help make our store a fun, inviting, and top-quality place to shop.

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Knowledge of clothing and brands preferred. Retail Experience preferred.

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