The Elders of New Hope, together called the “Session,” are responsible for the oversight of all of the ministries and members of the church. Each of the elders–recognized by the congregation as spiritually mature and called and gifted by God, and elected in three-year classes–is responsible for a “care group.” A care group consists of eight to ten households of members and/or regular visitors of the church. The elder prays for each of these households regularly and visits at least once a year to determine the needs and concerns of the individuals therein.

The elders meet at least once each month, normally on the second Tuesday. One month they need to do the “business” of the church–overseeing the ministries and programs of the church designed to accomplish Christ’s Great Commission of making disciples. The other meeting is given to Bible study and prayer.

Meet the New Hope Session (Class)

Nate Agen (2013)	Nels Agen (2012)	Jim Ferguson (Teaching Elder)
Nate Hoffman (2013)	Dave Keller (2011)	Dennis Opelt (2011)
Mark Slippy (2011)	Tom Smies (2013)	Roy Voskuil (2012)

Nels Agen is Clerk of Session.