About Us

Our History

Incorporated in 1980 as a non-profit corporation in the State of Illinois, The New Life Series was organized to publish the series of Bible studies Marilyn Ganskow wrote and used in churches throughout the Chicago area. Since then, the Series has grown in scope to include additional studies and leader’s training materials. Hundreds of churches have successfully used these Bible studies. They are also being used by prisoners, the homeless, abused women, rehabilitating addicts and re-entry ministries.

Our Statement of Faith

The people of New Life Ministries believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and we are called to a loving relationship with Him as Savior and Lord. We believe the Bible is the inspired word of God revealing God’s nature, His kingdom and His purpose for humankind.

We believe that our new life in Christ is the creative work of the Holy Spirit who is gradually transforming us into the likeness of Christ. His sanctifying work is reflected in our personalities, relationships and ministry to others as we share our faith and calling in the community of believers and beyond to the world.

Endorsements

"I have not seen finer study books. Marilyn Ganskow's books meet people in their need, introduce them to Jesus Christ, and take them to higher heights and deeper depths in Jesus. New Life studies present God's word so that anyone can understand and apply the Scriptures to their life.

S. Carey, Director of Evangelism

True Vine Missionary Church, Oakland, CA

"Marilyn Ganskow faithfully visits jail inmates. I frequently hear from the women that their time of prayer with her brings peace to their souls. They can sense Marilyn’s commitment and they tell me, 'she’s not a phony.' In a place where hope and compassion are rare, the women say that Marilyn brings God’s love to them and many of them receive Christ’s gifts of salvation and healing."

Gloria Gayton, Program Manager, North County Community Services, Oceanside, CA

"Marilyn Ganskow has responsibility for three areas in our parish: selecting and instructing individuals to serve on healing prayer teams; praying with individuals for inner healing, spiritual healing and physical healing; and training ministry leaders in the parish for prayer ministry. Marilyn is committed and experienced in prayer ministry. She spent a number of years allowing the Lord to touch her through the ministry of the church and, through that experience, has dedicated her life to exercising God’s gift of healing with others. She also brings the gifts of compassion, wisdom and down-to-earth life application."

Father Neal Moquin, Rector

St. Michael’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Carlsbad, CA

"From the moment I met Marilyn Ganskow, I realized there was something special about her. Her prayers bring the freedom and power of God that changes lives. I have witnessed my husband’s healing of deep wounds from his past. When Marilyn prays for me, I feel the Holy Spirit profoundly at work. When we pray together for others, it doesn’t matter to Marilyn if the people are living on the streets or what shape they are in. She gives them the same love without judgment, helping them to know Christ’s love and healing work. It is so critical when praying to listen to God and carefully discern those sensitive, broken areas in others that need healing. The Lord has anointed Marilyn and equipped her with gifts that demonstrate 'the kingdom of God is near' in an amazing way."

Janie Barrows-Hudson, Case Manager, Welcome Home Ministries

San Diego, CA