Pastor Daniel and Caroline Govender serve as the visionary leaders of NewLIFE since 2001. Pastor Daniel serves the congregation with a team of committed and dedicated team of elders that help guide the church in the right direction. Pastor Daniel is passionate about teaching and training and has been instrumental in the growth of Christian education on the African continent and internationally.

Pastor Daniel has set up The Leadership Academy as the training and development wing of NewLIFE and serves as a Bible School.