ABOUT TEAM 4:12
Inspiring Passionate Ministry Is Our Goal
We exist to equip leaders, pastors, and the body of Christ for ministry effectiveness and transformational relationships.
OUR FOUNDER
Meet Dr. Maurice Pugh
Dr. Maurice Pugh
Founder, Lead Trainer & Coach
Dr. Maurice Pugh is a trainer, facilitator, and coach. He earned a B.A. from the University of Michigan, and a Th.M. and Ph.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary.
He founded New Life Fellowship Church in Arlington, Texas, in 2003 and serves as its Senior Pastor. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Systematic Theology at Dallas Theological Seminary and previously served as Associate Pastor at Oak Cliff Bible Fellowship under Dr. Tony Evans.
Dr. Pugh is certified by Ministry Insights to consult, coach, and train using the Leading from Your Strengths Profile for relationship training and team building, and by Ministry Advantage as a leadership coach and church-health consultant using the 7 Practices of Effective Church. He is a sought-after speaker and workshop presenter on church development, leadership, and marriage and family enrichment.
He is married to Jackie Pugh, a Dallas Theological Seminary graduate in Christian Education, and they have five children: Kendall, Maurice, Natalie, and twins Sydney and Shelby.
CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS
Trained. Certified. Experienced.
Dallas Theological Seminary
Master of Theology & Doctorate of Philosophy. Adjunct Professor in Systematic Theology.
Ministry Insights Certified Trainer
Certified to coach and train using the Leading From Your Strengths Profile assessments.
Ministry Advantage Certified Coach
Certified leadership coach and church health consultant using the 7 Practices of Effective Church framework.
Senior Pastor & Church Planter
Founder and Senior Pastor of New Life Fellowship Church, Arlington, TX — established 2003.
Our Mission
TEAM 4:12 — Training, Equipping, and Mentoring
“Equipping the saints for the work of service, to build up the body of Christ.” (Eph. 4:12)
We help ministries build strong teams and advance kingdom goals through a Nehemiah-inspired process: clarifying and communicating God-given vision (Nehemiah 2:11); recruiting, training, and developing team members (2:17–18); creating and tracking a strategic plan (3:1–12); navigating challenges and conflict (4:1–23); and bringing the vision to completion (6:15–16).
Ready to Work Together?
Connect with Dr. Pugh to explore coaching, consulting, or speaking opportunities.