God's timing has come and our founder, Pastor George DeTellis has passed away after a battle with cancer. At this time, your thoughts, prayers and support are greatly appreciated.

I have seen God's hand work in my life a thousand times. In the midst of my fear and trembling comes a deep security. God has always been faithful to provide and bring about His purpose for my life. I have learned that God is all that I am not. Paul said it best. 'When I am weak, then I am strong.' Corinthians 12:10
- Pastor George DeTellis, Founder of New Missions

Pastor George DeTellis is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jeanne, and four children, George Jr., Charlie, Mary Ann, Timothy, and 10 grandchildren.

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Pastor George John DeTellis Biography

  • April 25, 1935, born a twin to Mary Elizabeth, at home, and baptized at St. Monica's Catholic Church in South Boston, Massachusetts
  • Attended John Boyle O'Reilly Elementary School in South Boston
  • Attended Roger Clapp Elementary School in Dorchester, Massachusetts
  • Attended William E. Russell Middle School in Dorchester, Massachusetts
  • April of 1954, George became a Christian, accepting Jesus as his Savior and receiving a call to ministry in his bedroom
  • 1954-1957, graduated from New England Bible Institute, Framingham, Massachusetts
  • 1957-1958, graduated from Central Bible College, Springfield, Missouri
  • 1957/1958, he student-pastored in Wood Hills, Missouri
  • 1959-1966, he founded Hillside Evangelical Church in Medford, Massachusetts
  • June 25, 1960, married Jeanne DiPietro from Cambridge, Massachusetts
  • George is father to four children, George, Jr. (1961), Charles (1963), Mary Ann (1965), and Timothy (1972). He is grandfather to 5 grandsons and 5 granddaughters, Michael (1991), Nathan (1992), Jeremie (1994), Julianne (1995), Angelina (1996), Carita (1997), Luc (1998), Jacob (1999), Kate (2000), and Elissa (2002)
  • 1959 – 1975, Director of Camp Woodhaven, West Boylston, Massachusetts
  • January – April, 1967 – interim Pastor in Erie, Pennsylvania
  • 1967-1983 – Pastor of Calvary Center in Worcester, Massachusetts
  • 1973, he graduated with a Master's Degree in Theology from Assumption Ecumenical Institute, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • January 6, 1983, founded New Missions in Haiti
  • October 28, 1999 –diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
  • January, 2000 – founded New Missions in the Dominican Republic