Welcome to New Hope Church

Who We Are

At the core, New Hope Church is defined by a deep love for God, His Word, and a biblical level of commitment to loving others well. 

We believe in creating a place where lives are transformed, hope is restored, and people experience the love of God in real, tangible ways. No matter where you are on your faith journey, you’ll find a welcoming and authentic community here.

Our Story

Founded in 2007, New Hope began with a handful of people engaged in prayer specifically regarding God’s direction for launching a Bible-focused church. The church was launched at 1340 Haslett Rd. in Haslett, Michigan. From the very beginning, New Hope embraced the specific mission to make the Bible clear, understandable, and approachable, yet applicable to every aspect of life. While a church is not a building (it is a group of believers in Jesus), we have been blessed with significant growth over the years, which necessitated a move to a new and larger church building. The new location at 2170 E. Saginaw Highway in East Lansing opened in 2019 and was built completely with cash donations.

As we approach our 20-year anniversary in 2027, New Hope remains committed to four core values: learning, loving, worship, and prayer. 

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Learning

We are committed to growing in our knowledge of God and His Word, allowing His truth to shape our lives.

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Loving

We strive to love each other well by building real relationships, offering support, and reflecting Christ’s love to one another.

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Worship

We are dedicated to worshiping God wholeheartedly—with our hearts, minds, and lives—glorifying Him in everything we do.

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Prayer

We pray with unwavering faith, believing that God hears us, cares for us, and moves powerfully in and through our lives.

Our Staff

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Jeff Schneider

Executive Pastor
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Rich Bruce

Missions & Discipleship Pastor
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Dave Schubert

College & Young Adults Pastor
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Derrick Kring

Pastor of Worship & Technology
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Deborah Wright

Children's Ministry Director
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Patti Jacobson

Women's Ministry Director
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Grace Whelan

Director of Finance & Operations
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Michelle Wilkinson

Office Administrator
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Hannah Pibbles

Finance Administrator
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Darla Prether

Graphic Designer
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Dan Waun

Communications Coordinator
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Seth Johns

Tech Coordinator
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Amy Davidson

Worship Administrative Assistant
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Evan Wonsey

Video Production Assistant
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Arika Hindy

GreenHouse Staff
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Lori Johnecheck

Connections & Small Groups Coordinator
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Karen Gleason

Care Coordinator and Counselor
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Jonathan Al-Ashari

Middle School Coordinator
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Abby Dunn

Female Youth Coordinator
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Henrietta DuCap

Children’s Ministry Administrative Assistant
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Eva Stevens

NH Kids Early Childhood Assistant
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Christy Acevedo

Children’s Ministry Volunteer Coordinator
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Bob Iiams

Student Center Maintenance Technician
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Carla Wey

Facility Team Lead
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Our Elders

The New Hope Elders lead the church, teach the Word, protect the church from false teachers, and exhort and admonish in sound doctrine. They also visit and pray for the sick. In biblical terminology, Elders are chosen to shepherd, oversee, lead, and care for the local church.
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Mark Kring

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Keith Nelson

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Gary Post

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Dr. Randy Riemer

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Mike Bristor

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Dr. Joe Bustamante

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Dr. E. Elias Gollapalli

Our Strategic Council

The Strategic Council at New Hope provides oversight of church finances. The team works in collaboration with the New Hope Elders and staff making informed recommendations for the annual budget and providing general oversight for facility improvement projects.
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Dave Armstrong

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Gary Post

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Grace Whelan

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Jeanne Post

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Dr. Randy Riemer

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Keith Granger

Job Openings

There are no job openings at this time.

Come See What We're About

Looking for a home church or just wanting to learn more? We’d love for you to visit with us on Sundays at 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.