Leadership

Pastor Mike Sawyer has been our pastor since January 2007. He is an ’03 graduate of Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois and ’06 graduate Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas. Pastor Mike has a shepherd heart filled with a passion to preach the Word of God and see people saved. He is married to Shana and they have five children: Aylah, Grace, Caleb, Brinley, and Skyley.

Noah has been our music leader since 2013.  He has been involved in the music ministry for almost twenty years, and has served at several local churches, volunteering in various areas.  Noah is married to his high school sweetheart, Ashley, and they have three children: Avery, Lyric, and Ryker. Noah graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University.

Abbey started as our secretary in 2019. She attended Taylor University Fort Wayne, graduating in 2005 with a degree in business management. She loves helping the church from behind-the-scenes and serving in the children’s ministry. Abbey is married to Brian and they have two children: Lincoln and Emilee.

Shana is a graduate of Oklahoma University with a degree in Elementary Education. She enjoys teaching children and strengthening and encouraging others who serve in this ministry. The children’s ministry focuses on Biblical truths, Biblical skills, Godly character, family worship, and discipleship. Shana is married to Pastor Mike Sawyer and has five children: Aylah, Grace, Caleb, Brinley, and Skyley.

Steve has been an elder at New Hope since 2020. He has his bachelor’s and masters degree in Physical Education from Ball State University. Steve has taught elementary physical education for Kokomo School Corporation for 26 years. He has also taught as an adjunct professor at IUK for 12 years. Steve is married to Meagin and has two children: Micah and Rachel.