Thomas Friend was ordained as pastor of New Life Worship Center on January 27, 2006.
He and his wife Nicole have two sons, Jonas and Silas.
He is a graduate of Indiana Bible College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Bible/Theology.
He evangelized for eight years and was a member of the National Evangelist Department of the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ.
He served as youth pastor/assistant pastor at New Life Apostolic Church, Watkinsville, GA before moving to Dayton, OH.