ELDERS
We have teaching elders and ruling elders at New Hope Presbyterian Church. Our pastors are teaching elders and are trained in theology, while our ruling elders are elected to provide prayer and leadership for our church.
Class of 2024
Scott Connell
Sandy Knipe
Mark Myers
Rodney Woosley
Class of 2025
Candy Engelman
Jim LaRue
Jon Witenko
Class of 2026
Bill Ashworth
Bill Enslen
Zane McMinn
Tiffany Myers
Rob Watkins
Session has written a “Session Philosophy and Commitment” statement that is available to be viewed or downloaded below. This document will explain more the commitment that each member of Session makes to New Hope, our members, and the Body of Christ as a whole.
TRUSTEES
Richard Grosse – President
Charles Engelman – Vice-President
Wayne Morton – Secretary
Charles Knox – Treasurer
DEACONS
“This service that you perform is not only supplying the needs of God’s people but is also overflowing in many expressions of thanks to God.” (2 Corinthians 9:12)
Deacons are commissioned from among Christ’s followers to organize the ministry of compassion within our church family. We welcome your notification of those who may benefit from our various ministries, as well as your suggestions for future ministries of service for our members.
Class of 2024
Paul Gorny
Pam LaRiviere
Kris Newlin
Kathy Orkowski
Class of 2025
Mark Dillehay
Meg LaRue
Janet Norman
Class of 2026
Sharon Ashworth
Vince Bradley
Ella Collum
Marilynn Cox
Jan Zylstra
Jill Ritterbush
MINUTES
Minutes of the Stated Session and Congregational meetings are available for view and download as listed below. For previous minutes or referenced attachments, please contact Brad Starner, Director of Finance, at brad@newhopefortmyers.org.
2024 MEETINGS
10.22.2024: Stated Session Meeting
09.24.2024: Stated Session Meeting
08.27.2024: Stated Session Meeting
06.25.2024: Stated Session Meeting
05.28.2024: Stated Session Meeting
04.23.2024: Stated Session Meeting
04.02.2024: Stated Session Meeting
03.10.2024: Called Congregational Meeting
02.27.2024: Stated Session Meeting
01.23.2024: Stated Session Meeting