Meet our Leadership

Say hello to the leadership team at New Hope Community Church. Got questions for the lead team at New Hope? Contact us by clicking here.

Michael Elkins - Lead Pastor

Michael joined the New Hope team in 2016. Michael loves 🏋🏼‍♀️, 🛶, and 📕.

"Crossfit, crossfit, crossfit...." -Mike

Daniel Fernihough - Executive Pastor

Daniel joined the New Hope team in 2017. Daniel loves 🛵, ⛺️, and 🔫.

"Imago Dei." -Daniel

Melissa Brooker - Admin Assistant

Melissa started at New Hope in 2019. Melissa loves 💐, 📚, and 😴.

"Are you serious?" -Melissa

Jason Clarke - Worship Arts Pastor

Jason joined the New Hope team in 2013. Jason loves 🎣, 🏈, and 🎬.

"I have a cat named Sully!" -Jason

Laura Fox - Finance and Facilities Manager

Laura joined the New Hope team in 2003. Laura loves 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, 🗺, and 🛍.

"What are you talking about?" -Laura

Misty Hageman - Director of Children's Ministry/Office Manager

Misty joined the New Hope team in 1999. Misty loves🏕, 👩🏼‍🍳, and 📸.

"I don't like warm hugs." -Misty

Alex Moss - Student Ministries Pastor

Alex joined the New Hope team in 2018. Alex loves ⛷, 👨‍👩‍👧, and 🍿.

"Everything is Awesome!" -Alex

Dave Nicholls - Care Pastor

Dave joined the New Hope team in 2008. Dave loves 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, 🚤, and 📖.

"Who Cares? HE Cares!" -Dave

Kerri Owen - Communications Director

Kerri joined the New Hope team in 2021. Kerri loves 📖, ☕️, and 😴.

Buck Owens - Maintenance

Buck joined the New Hope team in 2016. Buck loves 🌲, 🥾, and 🍦.

"You betcha!" -Buck

Brock Rohrer - Connections Pastor

Brock joined the New Hope team in 2019. Brock loves 🦌, 🏕, and 🥏.

"Did you hear about the new Yeti product?" -Brock

Cammie Short - Director of Children's Ministry

Cammie joined the New Hope team in 2002. Cammie loves 📖, 👨‍👩‍👦‍👦, and 🧳.

"Don't touch me." -Cammie

Arminda Walborn - Student Ministries Worship Arts Director

Arminda joined the New Hope team in 2021. Arminda loves 🪴, 🗺, and 🎃.

Nik Walborn - Online Pastor

Nik joined the New Hope team in 2012. Nik loves 🥾, 🏕, and 🎮.

"Can't we just hug it out?" -Nik

Elliott Whitlock - Technical Director

Elliott joined the New Hope team in 2018. Elliott loves 📸, 🔨, and 😴.

"I don't think that the music is too loud..." -Elliott

Janelle Whitlock - Custodian

Janelle joined the New Hope team in 2017. Janelle loves 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, 🚣🏼‍♀️, and 🐓.

"What's that?" -Janelle

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