Hey, I’m Darren Chapman, pastor of a Christian City Church (New Life) in Newcastle, Australia. I have a beautiful wife (Beck) and 3 great boys (Ethan – 3 and Jed and Thomas – 2). My passions are my God, my wife and boys, my church, eating good food, movie watching, web surfing and the odd video game here or there.

I’m not a workaholic but I love my work.  I’m passionate, driven, competitive, faithful and occasionally humourous.  I’m a people person and love connecting with people I don’t know.  I find people fascinating, their stories deep and touching.  I’m devoted to the call of God on my life.  Jesus is my focus.  I’m passionate about seeing people healed, whole, free and living life for everything it was intended to be.

God is amazing.  When you truly get a grip on what God has for you, you’ll lay down everything.  I use the word ‘journey’ a lot.  I’m on a journey… of faith, of life, of marriage, of fatherhood, of freedom, of healing, of truth, of joy, of relationship with God and people.  Everything I do, I try to make it about God and not me.

I’m real, down to earth… what you see is what you get.  Read the blog and get inspired to discover God and the kind of life He has for you.  It’ll blow your mind.

3 Responses to “About Me”


  1. 1 Rhoda B. Tedor September 15, 2006 at 4:15 am

    Hi Darren,

    This is Rhoda from Butuan City, Philippines. I just watched the videos of your great, cute little boys. It’s lovely to see them. Indeed God blessed you with those healthy boys. God bless…

  2. 2 Moses November 9, 2007 at 6:09 pm

    Hi Pastor Darren,

    I am a Humble Pastor from India.

    Wonderful to visit your great website and I been encouraged by your website.Wonderful to hear about your family your wife Mrs Beck and your three boys.

    You are doing great ministry for the Lord.We have been praying for you and your ministry.

    We are heartily inviting you to come and minister in our churches and congregations.

    Please pray for our ministry in India.

    I will send you a detailed email about our ministry.

    I am waiting for your soon reply.

    Thank you,

    God’s Blessings!

    Pastor Moses.

  3. 3 Pastor Renilo C. Esta March 28, 2008 at 11:01 pm

    Hello Pastor Darren,
    Greetings to you in the most precious name of Jesus the Lord of the harvest.
    I am Pastor Renilo C.Esta from Midsayap Cotabato, Philippines. I was so blessed in your ministry through your website. Please help us in prayer for the ministry here in Cotabato Province. We are praying for you and your ministry. We love to hear from you too.

    With Much Prayers,
    Pastor Renilo C. Esta


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Darren and his wife Beck are the Senior Pastors of Christian City Church New Life in Newcastle, Australia. Darren is a father of 3 boys under 5 who enjoys squash, technology and food.

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