LEADERSHIP

Brad Wicks has served as New Hope's lead pastor since June 2012.  Brad is an ordained Assemblies of God minister.  He is married to Denise and together they have 6 children, Tassion, Tristin, David, Stephen, Daniel, and  Kevin.

Jackie Creek joined New Hope's staff in July 2018 and is an ordained Assembly of God minister.  Jackie has a desire to share God's love and grace as she helps others practically live out their faith.  She is married to Ricky and together they have three children, Nora, Clara, and Isaac.

David has served as Media Director at New Hope since 2023 and began serving as Youth Director in 2025. He is devoted to leading people to God by creating an in-house atmosphere that glorifies Him. David is married to Abigail, and together they have a son, Psalm. 

Erin joined the New Hope team in May 2025 after serving as an educational physical therapist for over twenty years. Erin provides ministry support through administrative and office oversite and leads our First Impressions and Prayer Team ministries on Sunday mornings. Erin and her husband Ben have been part of the New Hope family since 2018 and together they have four children, Rhett, Leah, Trey, and Lane.

Brooklyn  serves part time as the New Hope Worship Director. She is passionate about leading others into the presence of God through music. Brooklyn plays several instruments and has a deep love for playing, singing, writing, and teaching music. Brooklyn founded the New Hope School of Music in August 2025 as a way to help others grow in their God-given musical talents and passion for worship.

Ricky serves part time as the New Hope Kids Director and is passionate about raising the Next Generation to be fully devoted followers of Christ. Ricky spent 12 years in the public education system as a Special Education teacher and now serves as the Special Education Coordinator in our local district. Ricky is married to Pastor Jackie and together they have three children, Nora, Clara, and Isaac.

Denise has served as the Women's Pastor since 2012. Denise is an licensed Assembly of God minster. She is married to Pastor Brad and together they have 6 children Tassion, Tristin, David, Stephen, Daniel, and  Kevin.