Bishop Ronald Hale
Bishop Ronald Hale has devoted more than thirty‑eight years to ministry. After faithfully pastoring New Life Tabernacle of Corcoran from December 1991 until passing the leadership to his son, Pastor Jonathan L. Hale, he now continues to serve the church family as Bishop.
Before becoming Pastor, Bishop Hale traveled full‑time as an evangelist throughout the United States and the Provinces of Canada, preaching in churches across the region. Prior to evangelizing, he served as Assistant Pastor at New Life Center in Rialto, California under Pastor Gerald Buxton, and earlier assisted Pastor Stephen Buxton at Calvary Apostolic Church in Dinuba, California.
Bishop Hale received the call to ministry at just ten years old. He often shares how, the moment he received the Holy Ghost, God gave him a vision: he stood on a mountain preaching to hundreds below while the Lord smiled and said, “Feed my sheep.” That calling became the foundation of his life’s work. He preached his first message at seventeen and has carried a deep burden for souls ever since.
His passion for children and young people has shaped much of his ministry. He was involved in numerous youth camps and founded the Pacific Coast Apostolic Youth & Family Camp, held annually in Ventura. Under his leadership, the camp became a powerful ministry that impacted countless families and young people.
Because of his burden for the next generation, New Life Tabernacle became heavily invested in children’s ministry. Today, the church operates two Sunday morning sessions for bus children—Sunday Funday—ministering to more than 100 children each week. Bishop Hale’s prayer is that as new facilities are built, the church will one day reach over 500 children weekly.
His vision has always extended beyond the church walls. Under his leadership, the congregation purchased an additional facility that has since served as a charter school, daycare, and preschool—programs that have become vital to New Life Tabernacle’s community outreach.
When Bishop Hale arrived in Corcoran in 1991, the congregation consisted of just 14 adults and 22 children. Today, the church has grown into a thriving body of believers, with more than 100 children in Sunday School and over 125 adults in Sunday morning worship. The continued growth reflects the Lord’s hand and Bishop Hale’s unwavering commitment to revival in Corcoran and the surrounding communities of the San Joaquin Valley.
Bishop Hale is blessed with a wonderful family. His wife, Cindy, faithfully serves in the bookkeeping department and continues to support various areas of church life. She previously led the Ladies’ Ministry with grace and dedication before passing that role to our First Lady, Brittany Hale, who now serves alongside Pastor Jonathan 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.
