Our

History

Along the road of our New Day Community journey, we have been able to clearly articulate the “God story” of New Day Church. Specifically, we are able to tell the story of God's guidance and interactions as He called New Day into existence, being “the God who gives life to the dead and calls into being things that were not.” (Romans 4:17 NKJV)

Brief Timeline of Key Events

2003 The Beginning...
During a visit with well-known prophets, Ivan and Isabel Allum, Ivan Allum advised Scott and Stephanie Jones: “I was thinking about you guys last night and I heard the Lord say, ‘South Carolina.’”
2006 Guided by a Dream...
While praying and napping, Stephanie received a dream/vision from the Lord: “I was flying down the east coast of the United States and I knew I was heading toward South Carolina. As I flew along the coastline, I saw a large, 60-foot tall knight standing inland, and I heard a voice say the word, ‘Knightsville.’ I knew it was a place but had never heard of it. Then, I saw the Lord Jesus and He said to me, ‘This is a good place to plant a church.’ He handed me a scroll and explained that Scott and I would move to this place called ‘Knightsville’ and establish a ’house that beats with the heart of David.’” Stephanie shared the vision with Scott, who then searched Google earth to confirm the existence of Knightsville, South Carolina! Remarkably, they discovered that it was indeed a real place.
January 2008
During a prayer time, Scott and Stephanie Jones made the unwavering decision to move to South Carolina to plant New Day Church, with plans to relocate by the end of August 2008. They sold their house just two weeks before the 2008 economic crash, which protected them from significant financial loss.
May 2008
On May 31st, 2008, friends from England, Canada, and the USA gathered at Miler Country Club on the edge of Knightsville for a full day of worship and prayer, called “Dig The Well!” This event marked a significant step in responding to God’s mandate for New Day Church.
August 2008
On August 29th, 2008, Scott and Stephanie Jones moved with their four children to Summerville, South Carolina. The Lord directed them to “do whatever the children want to do,” which led them to meet some of their first church members at toy stores, parks, and beaches.
2008
October 5th 2008
New Day Church held the first of five monthly “Come Check Us Out” meetings at Knightsville Elementary School. The Boermas family, Joshua Slye, the Stevens, and Greg Veenstra traveled to SC to help facilitate these groundbreaking events. These monthly meetings continued for the next six months.
March 2nd, 2009
The first Sunday morning service was held at the YMCA at The Ponds. Despite challenges and a lack of manpower, the Lord directed them to take a leap of faith. With the relocation of The Boersma family and Joshua Slye, the Grand Opening was held on April 6th, 2009.
October 2012
Prophet Jim Paul prophesied that God would give New Day Church a building, where it would become a powerful ministry hub for young people, children, and the region. This building would become a lampstand for Antioch-style ministry.
October 24th 2012
The church began holding two services on Sunday mornings. This step of faith led to quick growth and more space to accommodate the expanding congregation.
March 2020
The YMCA closed their facilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This marked the fulfillment of a word of warning The Joneses had received seven years earlier about the doors of the YMCA closing and a significant shake up that would relocate us to another final venue, before The Lord gave us a permanent church home. In October 2020, The church began meeting at the Hilton Hotel which opened the door for new people to come from around the region to this new central location.
July 2021
New Day Church purchased 12 acres of land on Jedburg Road. The church family joined together with exponential generosity for the “House of David” fundraiser in order to build the new church property. Pledges exceeded 1 million dollars.
October 29th, 2023
A dedication service was held at New Day Church’s new permanent location, marking a new chapter in the church’s history as they celebrated God’s faithfulness and the fulfillment of prophetic promises.

The story continues….