PASTOR

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I grew up in a ministry family, and I've been truly thankful for God's grace and faith in my own life since I was young. My wife, Kristen, and I crossed paths at Hope College, and we tied the knot while I was on my way to seminary at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Since then, we've been incredibly blessed to welcome all 12 of our children into the world. In 2018, we made the move from the Traverse City area in Michigan to Green Bay, where I entered the OPC and accepted a call to serve at New Hope. Before that, I've had the privilege of serving in various churches in Michigan and Illinois, and I've also worked as a chaplain in Christian mental health.

In my free time, you'll often find me enjoying just about anything with my family, immersing myself in a good story, or delving into some fascinating history. And if there's a cup of coffee involved, that's even better! Plus, I'm an avid supporter of pretty much any Michigan sports team.

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

I was brought up in a Christian home in Peshtigo, WI, and now live in Howard with my husband, Raymond, and two teenagers. As the eldest of seven siblings, I had to balance my love for books and daydreams with keeping everyone in line. While I still adore reading and daydreaming, my bossy side has mellowed – just ask my kids!

Over the last 18 years, I've held leadership and support roles in various industries, but my most cherished roles are as a wife and mother. I'm grateful to be able to serve our church family as the Administrative Assistant.

PASTOR EMERITUS

I'm Pastor Jim Ferguson, the oldest of four kids and the son of a pastor, hailing from the Midwest. I've had some great experiences serving in various churches through Christian Service Brigade and pastoring in South Carolina, but my longest service was as that of the Pastor of New Hope for over 35 years. Laurel, my wife of many years (since 1974), and I are proud parents to three wonderful children.

My full-time ministry at New Hope wrapped up at the end of 2022, but I'm still very much involved here. In my downtime, you'll often find me immersed in espionage novels, solving puzzles like Crypto-Grams or Crypto-Quotes, or kicking back and watching sports on TV.