Bishop Ronald Hale
Bishop Ronald Hale has been involved in ministry for over thirty‑eight years. After serving faithfully as the Pastor of New Life Tabernacle of Corcoran since December of 1991, he has now passed the baton to his son, Pastor Jonathan L. Hale, and continues to serve our church family as Bishop.
Before becoming Pastor in 1991, Bishop Hale was a full‑time evangelist, traveling throughout the United States and the Provinces of Canada, preaching and ministering in churches across the region. Prior to his evangelistic ministry, he served as Assistant Pastor at New Life Center in Rialto, California under Pastor Gerald Buxton, and before that assisted Pastor Stephen Buxton at Calvary Apostolic Church in Dinuba, California.
Before embarking on his evangelistic journeys, Bishop Hale served as the Assistant Pastor of New Life Center in Rialto, California under Pastor Gerald Buxton. Prior to his time in Rialto, he also assisted Pastor Stephen Buxton at Calvary Apostolic Church in Dinuba, California, faithfully supporting the work of the local church.
Bishop Hale received his call to ministry at the young age of ten. As he shares his testimony, it was at the moment he received the gift of the Holy Ghost that God gave him a vision: he stood upon a mountain, preaching to hundreds gathered below, while the Lord looked down upon him with a smile and spoke the words, “Feed my sheep.” From that moment, he has carried a lifelong burden to reach the lost and minister to those in need of a Savior.
Bishop Hale has always had a deep passion for children and young people. Over the years, he was involved in numerous youth camps and was the Founder of the Pacific Coast Apostolic Youth & Family Camp, held annually in Ventura at the Ventura Fairgrounds each June. The camp was a powerful ministry during the years of his leadership and reflected his deep burden for the next generation.
Because of his burden for the next generation, the church he pastored became heavily invested in ministries for children. Today, New Life Tabernacle operates two Sunday morning sessions for bus children called Sunday Funday, ministering to over 100 children on any given Sunday. Bishop Hale’s prayer is that as new facilities are built, the church will one day minister to more than 500 children each week.
His vision has always extended beyond the four walls of the church. Several years ago, Bishop Hale led the congregation in purchasing an additional facility, which has since served as a charter school, daycare, and preschool. These programs have become an integral part of New Life Tabernacle’s outreach to the community.
Since Bishop Hale first arrived in Corcoran in 1991—with just 14 adults and 22 children—the church has grown into a thriving congregation, now hosting over 100 children in Sunday School and more than 125 adults in Sunday morning worship. We believe the Lord has fitly joined us together to bring revival to Corcoran and the surrounding communities of the San Joaquin Valley.
Bishop Hale is blessed with a beautiful family. His wife, Cindy, continues to serve faithfully in the bookkeeping department and remains a steady support in various areas of church life. She previously led the Ladies’ Ministry, a role she carried with grace and dedication, and has now passed that responsibility to our First Lady, Brittany Hale, who serves alongside Pastor Hale.
Pastor Jonathan L. Hale
Pastor Jonathan L. Hale, married to Brittany, was installed as Pastor of New Life Tabernacle on February 22, 2026. He leads our church with humility, vision, and a deep love for God’s people. Pastor Hale and his family serve faithfully, carrying a genuine burden for this generation and a passion to see revival continue in Corcoran. Together, Pastor and First Lady Hale are committed to strengthening families, nurturing spiritual growth, and supporting the mission and heartbeat of New Life Tabernacle.
New Life Tabernacle deeply appreciates Bishop Hale and his family. Together, we believe God has a great and mighty revival in store for Corcoran, California.
Pastor Jonathan L. Hale, son of Bishop and Sis. Hale, has been a part of New Life Tabernacle since childhood. Only five years old when his family moved to Corcoran, Pastor Hale grew up surrounded by the love, faith, and community of our church. Many in our congregation have watched him mature, develop, and step into the calling God placed on his life.
Throughout the years, Pastor Hale has shown a clear anointing and a heart for ministry. His passion for the things of God became evident early on, and today that calling continues to unfold as he ministers in our services and serves the church with humility and dedication. We are blessed to see God’s hand shaping and strengthening his ministry.
Pastor Hale serves faithfully alongside his father, Bishop Hale, and we are grateful for the unity, vision, and strength they bring to New Life Tabernacle. Our church looks forward with great expectation as God continues to reveal His purpose for Pastor Hale in the years ahead.
Pastor Hale is blessed to serve with his wife, Brittany Hale, and their four precious daughters: Natalia Grace, Victoria Elise, Ellie Vaughn, and Taylor Michelle. Their family is a cherished part of our church, and we thank God for their faithfulness, love, and commitment to the work of the Lord.
