New Beginnings Community Church – NBCC

NBCC held its first Married Life retreat last weekend at the Mt. Hermon Christian Conference Center in Scotts Valley. Wow! Wow! Wow! What a fabulous retreat! God’s presence could be felt every moment. Pastor Hurmon and Dr. Rhonda Hamilton bared their souls, as did attendees, in a magnificent display of humility and understanding of marriage dynamics. The program they led was incredibly well-​prepared, insightful and meaningful to couples of all ages and walks of life.
The fellowship and camaraderie were beautiful things to behold. The NBCC friendliness soared to new heights. The retreat provided a road map to follow for the strengthening and maintaining of the bonds that lead to strong marriages. I’m sure the effects will be lasting for all those attending.
Pastor Dan and Rebecca Monroe and the volunteer team deserve tremendous praise for setting a beautiful tone and for orchestrating the retreat. It was a marvelous experience that illustrated the heart that NBCC has for families and the focus on building strong, healthy relationships.
Don’t miss the next retreat in January, 2017!

Such a moving church to attend! People are so friendly and the service was just so good! Anthony Evans sang his songs from the voice — and he was truly a blessing! Love this church and I am home!!!

I really enjoyed my brief time at NBCC.
I attended this church for the 2 months that I was in Silicon Valley. I typically visit several churches when I’m in a new area, but after my first visit, I knew I did not need to look any further.
While in the Bay I faced some very challenging times and the messages delivered by Pastor Hurmon and Pastor Tilden were biblically based, relevant and helped me see through the fog.
There’s no doubt in my mind that I would have became a member of this church had my move to South Bay been permanent.
Cliff notes
— The service is relatively short (75 — 90 minutes)
— There is children’s church available for various ages; my child is a toddler and we were new to the area so she stayed with me and did great in service
— The praise and worship is excellent (my toddler loved it too!)
— In some of the reviews I read prior to visiting, NBCC was labeled as a «Black church» (i.e. African American) which is funny to an East Coaster like myself; however by Bay Area standards NBCC’s diverse congregation probably qualifies NBCC as a «black church.»
— light refreshments are served after service which helps facilitate meeting new people — it is a very thoughtful gesture
— the main parking lot fills up quickly, but there is plenty of parking in the back lot and there are always parking attendants and greeters to help you find your way around
— there is a playground in the back parking lot, after service my toddler would enjoy the playground before we went home
— there is a special needs ministry and a great community for Parents/​families of children with special needs /​diverse abilities
I love this ministry and hope you find it a loving and caring as I did!

This is a wonderful church!!! Not only you have one of the finest pastors in the Bay Area, but you have the best worship pastor, Dan baker, in the area! This church will pray for you, challenge you, and most importantly, love you through the Holy Spirit. Don’t pass up this church!

Being in the house of the Lord, is ALWAYS a good time! NBCC had a great praise and worship team, energy from 1 of the 3 pastoral team members and a great location with ample parking! Everyone was very friendly and genuine! I will be back to worship with this diverse congregation!

Hubby and I went today and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience. The congregation is very diverse. We are an African American couple living in a predominantly Caucasian area. A major factor for us was feeling welcomed and we certainly did. There’s no pressure, the people are laid back and the 10am service we attended lasted about an hour and a half.
Additional notes:
— jean friendly– we saw plenty of people in dress clothes and others in jeans
— visitor card– first time visitors aren’t required to stand and introduce themselves, you can discreetly complete a connection card and give it to the usher.
— diverse– there are blacks, whites, Asians, mixed people and everyone was friendly

If you’re looking for a church home I highly recommend New Beginnings Church. The people are friendly, the worship is off the hook and Pastor Hurmon’s ministry style amazingly clear yet profound! With three service times to choose from they make attending easy! Check them out this Sunday!

This is exactly what I was looking for. The community is from all walks of life, not at all boring and stuffy. My family and I look forward to the music, the doughnuts, and the message is always transforming. It is relevant, fun and joyous from beginning to end. You walk away a better person because you have been blessed by true, unconditional love.

I’m glad to call NBCC my home church.

Pastor Hurmon has been walking the walk, reaching out to the community. It’s nice to see a church that has diversity (different nationalities, variety of age groups, and economic status) and makes people feel welcome. NBCC Bay Area just started a year ago and they have grown to 3 services. After each service, Pastor Hurmon meets with church goers who want to shake his hand and chat. That’s really accessible!
NBCC Bay Area will be holding their 2 Easter Services (8:30am and 11am) at the Flint Center at De Anza College to hold the congregation and the «unchurched», friends who are interested in hearing more, but have yet to commit. That’s good.

Join us for a special Easter Worship Gathering with a 25-​minute dramatic musical presentation of the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth – including a 100-​voice choir, orchestra, cast, visual media experience, and more. Also, Pastor Hurmon preaches from the «Stand By Me» message series. The entire Gathering will last around 95 minutes. You do not need to be a member to attend! Spread the word!

I have to first admit that this is a biased review because NBCC has been my home church since it opened its doors, but I really have to say that after the Christmas service and sermon, I feel moved to write a 5-​star review. Yes, I have volunteered here and offered my professional services as a love offering, but the church has also helped me financially and in prayer when I have needed it.
I was especially moved by the sermon on ¹²⁄₂₁ in which Pastor Hurmon was transparent regarding his challenging relationship with his sister. He does not pretend that everything is hunky dory and acknowledges that everything starts at home. Pray for your family this Christmas season. As you get together with relatives who may be challenging, leave an extra space for grace, just as God has loved us through all our messiness. Thank you NBCC for being an awesome church family and caring about all the Partners.

First, I am a self professed Church Snob. Where I chose to worship is a sacred experience for me and it is the one area I do not compromise. Since, no where, no one and nothing including myself is perfect, I am often disappointed and left feeling self righteous and conveniently justified about not needed to commit to any particular church because none seem to fit the complete bill. My list is as follows: 1) Must be Christ and word centered. None of that wishy washy the «greater universe» stuff for me. Let’s call a thing a thing and for me, that thing is Jesus. 2) A teaching pastor with minimal use of the «cheap tricks» i.e. using scripture, preferable more than one to support a logical teaching, idea or direction. If you have to solely rely on «Does anyone need a job, bills paid, a sickness healed etc to evoke agreement and passion, perhaps more study is needed. 3) A substantive children’s church. 4) A genuine caring community and 5) A gut wrenching, soul stirring gospel choir. 6) Giving/​tithing is treated as a personal sacred commitment.
It has taken me over a year to write this review, because I keep waiting for the other shoe to drop and in the midst of my «waiting» I and my family have been blessed beyond imagine. This church is the real deal. It is the personification of the «rainbow coalition». Having solid southern Baptist roots, this was not something I thought I would embrace. But, I suspect this church congregation is reminisce of the early Christian church in which Paul sought to include from all nations and religious backgrounds. So, unknowingly I find myself expanding, my view becoming bigger and my heart more open. Pastor Hurmon is among the best pastors I have heard. His teaching is sound, bible based and tempered with the right amount of drama, humor and humility to draw you in.
The children’s church is a blessing. My daughter who grew tired of «the search» early on and had a high bar set by The Rock’s children church, said «Mom, can we just go here, the kids are nice, we are learning about Job and they have donuts». I just don’t know too many 10 year olds enthralled about Job — donuts or not.
Pastor Dan and Tilden are great complements to Pastor Hurmon. And I need to give Pastor Dan shout out, because in my absolute arrogance and ignorance, I thought there is no way, I’m going to get fulfilled though ministry of song here. I’m used to the frenetic organist and piano player with the power to force a crowd to their feet and a choir that moves you to tears. Pastor Dan is professional, a gifted musician and puts together a musical smörgåsbord that will appeal to any appetite. The Christmas program was nothing short of magical!
Tithing is mentioned in 3 – 4 sentences and conducted mostly privately on line. And for a church that is bursting at the seams, there are many opportunities to heavily promote a «building» fund. TO date, they have not and for that I am moved to give more than I have.
Lastly, I have to mention the congregation/​community. Clearly something is going here. The amount of joyous volunteers would make any corporate enterprise envious. People are courteous and open, but not cloying.
I encourage anyone seeking a church to visit. As a recovering Church Snob, I have been humbled and made grateful. But, more importantly, I have found home.

Everyone matters to God. Everyone matters to us! Really?
This is supposed to be an outreach church. I left another church to follow someone I believed would make a difference in the community. I agree, the sermons are amazing. P. Hurmon is a gifted, anointed pastor. Where the dichotomy comes in is sermon to action! Trying to «reach» out to P. Hurmon is much like trying to reach a different pastor from a different church. hmmm Everyone matters? we will cover you in prayer? from personal experience this is only meant for the pulpit.
Words that now ring empty. Words I wish I had never believed in!
Go listen to his sermon, be filled with the holy spirit, eat donuts and smile and hug… just don’t have a need. For that try the church down the street around the corner. :-(

Come as your are because it’s like visiting your friends home each week.
Have a seat listen to the worship music preparing the table to serve you a spiritual
Meal by Pastor Hurmon.
Our home has room for all with care for infants-​toddlers– all school ages
3 services on Sunday 8 to 9:30
10 to 11:30
12 to 1:30

Love my new church home and getting plugged into the family! Thanks and glory to God for making this happen and blessings to our pastors and their families. From the website to our greeters to the worship and through the preaching, it’s a blessing!
Let’s keep the family vibe going! Connect, volunteer and stay for snacks between services. :)

The Gatherings at NBCC are filed with the Holy Sprit. The teachings from Pastor Hamilton are transformational with direct scripture reference. Praise and Worship is a powerful part of the Gathering. The love of the Lord is experienced from the moment you drive into the drive of the church and you are welcomed, through the parking lot and into the church where you are greeted. In the court yard where you can have a cup of tea or coffee and a piece of fruit or doughnut hole. Three gathers to meet your Sunday schedule 8:00 AM, 10 AM, and 12 (noon). July 11 there is a group for High School students is starting. It is exciting to be a partner with NBCC.

This is a great church for those who are generally wary of church in general. I can see why it is growing so big so fast. The pastors are WONDERFUL and approachable. The congregation is by far the friendliest that I have ever encountered. I get a lot out of the sermons. Forget therapy with a psychologist, Pastor Herman knows exactly what every person really needs to hear to heal and be lifted up. I have been avoiding church for a long time and even thought that I didn’t ever want to return, NBCC is talking me into changing my mind.

NBCC is a scripture based church with a warm, tastefully relaxed, family oriented atmosphere. The Pastoral team is so dynamic and filled with the Holy Spirit it’s infectious! I leave each Sunday excited to return and experience more. From the praise and worship to the sermon and fellowship, NBCC is a new blessing to the Bay Area.

People are pouring out the walls here and for great reason! Pastor Hurmon is an anointed preacher with unequalled passion and energy that’s inspiring, and a practical message to take home with you. Worship is amazing and the atmosphere is diverse, loving and joyful! It’s great to be home!

Awesome place to receive and celebrate God’s Word. God’s people are warm and friendly reflecting the love of God. May you be blessed as I am from attending one of the Gatherings at NBCC. What a blessing to witness the people after God’s heart of God.