We Preach Christ
We boldly proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ with truth, clarity, and conviction. The cross is not a symbol here — it is the center of everything we teach, sing, and live.
Our Story
About
About
NJEC
Rooted in the Word. Alive in the Spirit. Faithful to the call of God in Chicago and beyond.
Who We Are
Rooted in
Rooted in
the Word.
Alive in
the Spirit.
New Jerusalem Evangelistic Church is a church devoted to serving the Lord and loving Jesus with all our hearts. In everything we do, we put Jesus first, seeking His will, loving what He loves, and caring for who He cares for. We are committed to faithfully preaching the Gospel as it is — not simply building a church of members, but making disciples who truly follow Jesus, grow in their relationship with God, and desire to live holy and righteous lives before Him.
We are a church family both inside and outside the walls. We pray together, worship together, eat together, laugh together, and cry together. Through Jesus Christ, we are more than a congregation — we are truly a family.
We are also a church that is present in the community. We don't just occupy a building on a corner — we are here to serve the community we are planted in. Whether it is opening our doors to those in need, praying for those who are hurting, or simply being a consistent, faithful presence, we want to be a church that the community knows is here — and knows is real.
Our heart also extends deeply to the youth. We believe the next generation is not just the future of the church — they are the church today. We want to reach them, teach them, and raise them up to know God, to love His Word, and to live boldly for Jesus in a world that is constantly pulling them away from Him.
We desire to reflect the heart of the early church in the book of Acts — a church that prayed together, broke bread together, and shared everything they had with one another. A church where signs and wonders followed the preaching of the Word. A church full of the Holy Spirit and full of power. That is the kind of church we are striving to be.
In keeping with that pattern, no one at New Jerusalem is paid for their service — not the pastors, not the musicians, not a single person who steps up to serve. Every act of ministry, every song, every sermon, every hour given to this house is offered freely for the glory of God and to help this church be a faithful presence in our community. We labor for the Lord, not for mammon — and we trust Him to provide for every need.
As a church, we hold closely to the word the Lord has spoken to us in Matthew 28:20: to teach people to observe all things that He has commanded, and to rest in the promise that He is with us always, even to the end of the age. We do not take that commission lightly. We preach, we teach, we counsel, and we pour into people — because people matter to God, and they matter to us.
Our greatest moments are found in the presence of the Lord — when He shows up in a service, when someone gives their life to Christ, when a broken person walks in and leaves with hope, when the Word cuts deep and hearts are changed. That is why we gather. That is why we press on. That is what New Jerusalem Evangelistic Church is all about.
Yes — come, Lord Jesus, come.
Our Family
One Body.
One Body.
Many Testimonies.
From baby dedications to community outreach, from the youth pouring Scripture onto shirts to the mothers who have prayed this church through — this is what life at New Jerusalem looks like.
Our Mission
Three Truths.
Three Truths.
One Lord.
Everything we do flows from who Jesus is,
what He has done, and what He continues to do.
We Make Disciples
We are committed to helping believers grow in faith, obedience, prayer, and spiritual maturity. Discipleship is not a program — it is a way of life modeled after Christ.
He Transforms Lives
We believe Jesus Christ changes hearts, restores lives, renews families, and draws people to Himself by His power. We have seen it. We expect it. We pray for it without ceasing.
Senior Pastor
Pastor Yves
Theodule
Pastor Yves Theodule is a man of God who boldly and faithfully preaches the Word of God, not only with his mouth, but with his life. When Pastor Ginette Lariviere was ready to pass the torch, the Lord raised up a man after His own heart to shepherd the flock. Since then, many have come to Christ, grown as disciples in the faith, followed Jesus, and experienced transformed lives.
Pastor Yves has a true heart for the people of God. He is not only called to preach from the pulpit, but also to reach beyond the church walls and serve the community. Through his vision and leadership, he developed SEVYSPD, a sterile processing training program that has helped thousands prepare for careers and find employment.
Husband, father, friend, teacher, mentor, and leader are just a few of the roles God has given Pastor Yves to impact lives. Through each one, he continues to serve with faithfulness, strength, and compassion.
"Husband, father, friend, teacher, mentor, and leader — through each role, Pastor Yves continues to serve with faithfulness, strength, and compassion."
Founder
Pastor Ginette
Lariviere
Pastor Ginette Lariviere is the founder of New Jerusalem Evangelistic Church. What began many years ago as a small family church in her home has, by the grace of God, grown into a ministry that has touched many lives. Because she said yes to the call of God at a young age, seeds of faith were planted, families were strengthened, and generations have been impacted.
A true farmer for the Lord, Pastor Ginette has faithfully sown into the people God placed in her care, and that seed has continued to grow, bear fruit, and multiply for His glory.
"She said yes to the call of God at a young age — and what grew from that single act of obedience is a testimony to the faithfulness of God."
Come and
Worship
With Us.
"Whether you are returning to faith, exploring for the first time, or looking for a church that preaches the uncompromised Word of God — you are welcome at New Jerusalem."