We are an imperfect family.
At New Hope, you will find real people who are learning together. In fact, our only rule is “No perfect people allowed!” In other words: come as you are, but you’ll never stay as you are when you experience God’s grace.
And, we also believe everyone, including you, has a next step in their spiritual journey. We’re happy to help and support you as you take that next step!
We’re so glad you are learning more about New Hope. If you have any questions, email us or call us at (410) 871-2777, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
New Hope Staff Team
Healthy churches are led by healthy teams. At New Hope, this terrific team prays together at the start of each work day. We laugh together, learn together and serve together as we multiply followers of Jesus across central Carroll County and beyond!
Nick Dunn
Lead Pastor
Buck Wike
Custodial & Maintenance
Leanne Whitestone
Office Admin
Lauren Pickett
Worship & Programming
Greg Miller
Associate Pastor
Jenny Griffin
Children’s Director
Shelly Pearre
Financial Admin
Holly Yaider
Nursery Director
Volunteer Ministry Leaders
Serving is one of the best ways to get connected and stay connected. There are a variety of ministries that take place at New Hope and below are a few of the ministry leaders you may see on a Sunday morning.
Kim Hott
Greeting Team Lead
Vanessa Newman
Hospitality Director
Matt Griffin
Safety Team Lead
Mike Hott
Blessings Wagon Team Lead
Paul Rogerson
Parking Team Lead
Followers of Jesus serve others because King Jesus himself modeled this life of service for us. He said, “Now that I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also should wash one another’s feet” (John 13:14).
At NHF, we love through serving because God loved us through serving first, and we have lots of awesome opportunities for you!
Mission Statement:
Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples.
Brief History of New Hope
The first Church meeting for New Hope Fellowship was held at the home of Daren Bowen under the leadership of founding pastor Norm Smith in 1994. As the church continued to grow, a permanent location was sought but never found. New Hope has met in a variety of locations in and around Hampstead and Westminster, ranging from senior centers, schools, armories, and even the airpark. For 12 years the church rested and rented at one location – Westminster airpark. In 2013, we left the Westminster airpark location and began renting space at Carroll Lutheran School. We finally landed at our home in June of 2019 with the purchase of the old Roops Mill on route 140. In late 2021 our pastoral search, beginning in 2020, culminated with the arrival of Pastor Nick Dunn. Amidst all the moves and changes you might ask “Who is New Hope?” In this new season of ministry, we would tell you that we are an equipping ministry that is all about making Disciples in a healthy church environment.
Statement of Faith
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There is only one true and living God who is the Creator of the universe. He exists eternally in three Persons: The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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The Bible is God’s written revelation of Himself to mankind divinely given through human authors who were inspired by the Holy Spirit. It is entirely true, totally sufficient, and completely authoritative for matters of life and faith.
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Human beings are created by God to bear His image. They are the crowning work of His creation worthy of love, dignity, and respect regardless of matters life age, race, gender, or class.
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Because of the Fall, the image of God in people is distorted but not lost. All people have disobeyed God willfully through sin; thus inheriting both physical and spiritual death and the need for redemption. All human beings are born with a sin nature and into an environment inclined toward sin. Only by the grace of God through Jesus Christ can they experience salvation.
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Jesus is both fully God and fully human. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, died on the Cross as a substitute for mankind, was raised from the dead, ascended into heaven, and will one day return.
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Salvation comes only through Jesus Christ, the only mediator between God and man. No other religion, belief, or person can reconcile God and man. He alone can provide forgiveness and eternal salvation.
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Salvation comes only through a faith relationship with Jesus Christ, the Savior, as a person repents of sin and receives Christ’s forgiveness and eternal life. Salvation is instantaneous and accomplished solely by the power of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God. This salvation is wholly of God by grace on the basis of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection, not on the basis of human works. All the redeemed are secured in Christ forever.
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The Holy Spirit immediately places all people who put their faith in Jesus Christ into one united spiritual body, the Church, of which Christ is the head.
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God will bring the world to its appropriate end in His own time and in His own way. At that time, Jesus Christ will return personally and visibly in glory to the earth. Christ will judge both the saved and unsaved. Those who have trusted Christ will receive a glorified body and dwell forever with the Lord. Those who have not trusted in Christ will spend eternity in hell, the place of everlasting punishment.
Connect with New Hope
We know when you’re looking for a church, you might have questions or need information about how to get connected or how things work. We’re here to help. Connect with New Hope, and we’d be happy to share some information with you and answer any questions you may have.