Daniel Grothe, who had already been tapped to become Boyd’s successor, will serve as the new senior pastor. According to the elders, no New Life pastors besides Coles and Newberg knew about the Morris situation.
Coles is the brother-in-law of Ted Haggard, who founded New Life in 1984. Haggard resigned in 2006 after facing sex and drug accusations that he denied.
New Life Congregants Rally Behind Brady Boyd
On June 29, group of congregants marched outside the megachurch, holding signs in support of their former senior pastor. Many wore yellow T-shirts that read “We Stand With Pastor Brady” on the front and “Come Holy Spirit” on the back.
Boyd “was our pastor for over 18 years at New Life and did some extraordinary things,” congregant Brianna Martinez told a reporter. “Quite frankly, I don’t think what [Boyd] did is something that could not be forgiven.”
Congregant Dick Archer said he’s been hearing “a whole bunch of different truths” that “don’t all line up.” He expressed displeasure with how the news of Boyd’s resignation was delivered. “We’re just kind of not happy about the process,” Archer said. “And we’re going to support [Boyd] and love on him until hopefully this thing settles out.”
On Facebook, more than 400 people have joined a group called Support Brady Boyd & New Life Church Congregation. “We can’t sit by and watch this happen to such a good man,” the group’s “About” section stated. “We love our Pastor and believe he brings unparalleled value not only to the church but to Colorado Springs as a whole.”
On Wednesday (July 2) Boyd posted a family photo to Instagram, writing, “Lots of love and unity right now in the Boyd house.” Two days earlier, the 58-year-old pastor shared the words of Psalm 41:12—“Because of my integrity you uphold me and set me in your presence forever.”
ChurchLeaders has reached out to Brady Boyd, who declined to comment for this article.
