Help Pastor Rob Porras Battle Heart And Kidney Failure

On April 7, 2025, my brother and our beloved Pastor Rob Porras nearly lost his life to a serious heart attack. After weeks in the hospital, he now faces another devastating blow: kidney failure. His heart is operating at just 25%—too weak for surgery. He’s in a fragile, critical state, enduring dialysis and physical therapy in order to stay alive.

Rob has spent over 35 years as the steady, compassionate heart and beloved Pastor of New Life Community Church—preaching, counseling, comforting, and being a rock for people in their darkest hours. He has been a light for so many for so long. His wife Barbara is caring for him full-time, while medical bills and everyday expenses keep piling up. They are exhausted—physically, emotionally, and financially.

This is our opportunity to give back to the man who’s given so much of himself to all of us. Let’s show Rob and Barbara they’re not alone and lift them up with the same love, care and giving hearts that they have poured into this community for decades.

Your support will help with:

• Emergency, hospital and dialysis costs

• Future Heart Surgery

• Medications and medical equipment

• In-home care and rehab

• Transportation and basic living expenses

• And more

Every donation—large or small—is so greatly appreciated. If you can’t give right now, please share this page and keep Pastor Rob and Barbara in your prayers.

Our goal is to raise $47,000.

Let’s carry them through this storm, together.

With deep gratitude,

Michelle Marinelli