MEET OUR PASTOR
    Colten Day was born in Decatur, IL at Decatur Memorial Hospital. The son of Andy and Amy Day. Growing up, he spent most of his time playing sports and being involved with the church. His family has always been a constant source of support, with parents encouraging his athletics and his faith journeys. His sister influencing his commitment to youth group and his little brother being an influence on how he wanted to lead others. As he grew older, he became more interested in who God was and why God loved us. Building off of that, he grew a passion for sharing the good news with others and he saw that sharing the good news was the best way he could ever show love to someone else. 

    This led to the decision to get involved in youth ministry at First Christian Church of Blue Mound while studying at Lincoln Christian University for Preaching Ministries. During this time, he found his future wife in Carlee Phillips. They got married on July 10th, 2021 and started their family by adding a daughter in October of 2022. They are now expecting another one in Spring of 2025. After 5 years of youth ministry, Colten received a call about the position at New Day Community Church and has fallen in love with this place for beginning, for belonging, and for becoming.