John became New Hope’s new Lead Pastor in February of 2015. John was previously a site pastor for a church in Madison, WI where he served for nearly 17 years. Originally interested in becoming a lawyer, he discovered a passion for ministry and went to Dallas Theological Seminary.

John is married to Corrie, who teaches art in Lake Oswego. They have two daughters, Eden (born 2007) and Jubilee (2010). John is a lover of good books, good coffee, good conversation, and a good hike. He loves playing basketball, hanging with friends and family, and studying theology.

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Paul is a songwriter, worship leader, teacher, and actor. His undergraduate degree is in theatre and music and he is almost done with a masters degree in theology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

Paul moved to Portland from Madison, WI where he lived and worked for over ten years. He loves helping people connect their faith to everyday life and serving artists in connecting their faith and art. His wife Mariah is a dancer and counselor; they have two daughters, Adah and Junia.

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As New Hope's Women's pastor, Carolyn is passionate about helping women discover how to grow spiritually through discovery of the Bible, gaining insights from other women either in a group setting or one-to-one, and helping everyone find a place to use their gifts. She is married to Ramon, who is a counselor. They enjoy spending time together at their home in Damascus.

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Hannah leads the Welcome Team at New Hope. Raised by school teachers here in Happy Valley, she deeply values learning, teaching, and the gift of getting to discover God together. Hannah graduated from George Fox Evangelical Seminary with her MA in Ministry Leadership and has particular interest in community care and spiritual formation. She lives in SE Portland and loves to experiment in the kitchen, play outside, and share life with friends and family.

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Matt oversees the Middle School and High School Ministries. He has lived in the Portland area his whole life and is a graduate of Multnomah University (in Bible, Theology, and Psychology). Matt is passionate about helping students understand what it looks like to follow Jesus and share His love. He also loves basketball and spending time with friends and family. Matt and his wife, Christy, live in Clackamas with their daughter Elliot and son Jonah.

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LeRoy has a passion for introducing kids to Jesus through the Bible, community, and fun. With a masters degree in teaching he brings a lot of insight and expertise to helping your child grow. LeRoy is married to Gina and they have 4 kids: Addison, Titus, Eleanor and Willa-Jane. He is active in community theatre as an actor and director.

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Corinne arrived at New Hope in 1989 with her husband Todd, and her sons Andrew and Nathan. She is passionate about creating small groups that help others grow in community. She is certified as a coach through Western Seminary, is a NAMI Family to Family teacher, and holds a B.A. in both English and Psychology from Westmont College. She loves gardening, and always has a good book or two going.

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Jerry Schmidt is part of one of New Hope’s founding families, helping to start the church in 1972. He has a passion for helping people experience God’s love and the power of community. He also oversees New Hope’s care ministries, seniors groups, and administrative functions. When not at New Hope, Jerry enjoys gardening, reading, golfing, and watching the Blazers (when they’re hot). Most of all, he enjoys spending time with his wife Jeanie.

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Kelsey grew up around New Hope and returned several years ago to oversee all design and communication efforts. She has also performed all over the region with her husband Cary and their band Samsel. They live in Northeast Portland with their dog Dexter.

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John moved from L.A. to Portland in 2016 with his wife Liz. With extensive experience as both a live and studio engineer, he oversees all of New Hope’s technical arts. He has toured the world working for various artists in a variety of roles. He’s also an accomplished musician and songwriter. John helped to found the LA Songwriters Collective. When not creating, he and his wife Liz love exploring the outdoors.

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Cary is an accomplished singer/songwriter. He’s also a sought after guitar player and bassist. His band Samsel has played all over Portland and has received some radio play for several of their songs. He’s passionate about using music to help others connect to God. He lives with his wife Kelsey and dog Dexter near the Northeast neighborhood he grew up in.

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Chelsea graduates this year with a music degree from Warner Pacific College. She’s an accomplished vocalist and gifted choral conductor. She has led worship in a variety of settings; she loves helping people go deeper in faith. She’s married to Trevor and lives in Southeast Portland. When not making music, Chelsea enjoys connecting with friends and family.

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Kathryn is the Finance Manager (aka ‘Bean Counter’ – her favorites are the chocolate covered coffee beans)! She keeps New Hope’s accounts in order by tracking the faithful tithes and offerings of our partners. She also coordinates New Hope’s HR efforts and many other administrative functions. The pasttimes she enjoys are photographing God’s gifts of nature and writing.

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Debbie has been the office manager for New Hope since 2011, and has been an active member of New Hope for over 20 years. She works with all outside rentals for the church (concerts, weddings, funerals, receptions, conferences, etc.) and serves as John Rosensteel's administrative assistant. Debbie has been married for 22 years to her husband, Dick. They have four children, four grandchildren and a very spoiled wirehair terrier named “Buster Brown”.

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Trudy has been a part of New Hope for over 30 years, and on staff for nearly 10. She handles the ins-and-outs of our Families in Crisis Fund, and keeps things running smoothly within the database. She spends much of her time being the proud mother of two and grandmother of five. 

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Kellie helps organize all the behind-the-scenes details that make the Sunday morning services happen. She also performs many vital administrative functions that help keep the whole church running smoothly. She and her pilot-husband, Bill, enjoy travel, breakfasts out, and their two cats.

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Barb is a remarkable volunteer who updates and maintains New Hope’s database. Barb also volunteers with the Pastoral Care Team, keeping them aware of those who are facing crises or health issues and need pastoral contact. She has been around New Hope for a long time and says that, “to serve the Lord and my church is my greatest joy in living.”

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Scott volunteers as our safety and security coordinator. He has 15 years of experience in law enforcement, is married to Penny and has twin teenage daughters

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