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Rev. Howard Earle, Jr.

Rev. Howard Earle, Jr.

Senior Pastor

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Rev. Howard Earle Jr. was born in Fort Worth, TX. He attended Eastern Hills High School, where he was involved in athletics, band and other campus activities. Recognized for his academic excellence, he was awarded several awards and scholarships from organizations and universities; he selected… Read More

 

Rev. Dallas Lenear

Rev. Dallas Lenear

Executive Pastor

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Dallas was saved by grace through faith at the age of 10 at New Zion Baptist Church in Flint, MI. He was licensed to preach and ordained at New Zion Baptist Church in Flint, MI under the leadership of Dr. W. G. Terry. He served on staff at Messiah Missionary Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, MI… Read More

 

Tarra Davis

Tarra Davis

Church Administrator

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As Church Administrator, Tarra feels it is a privilege to serve the congregation as well as help the Pastors conduct the business affairs of New Hope Baptist Church decently and in order. Since joining New Hope in 1999, Tarra has been involved in a number of ministries and is currently most… Read More

 

Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

Custodian

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Robert has proudly been New Hope's head custodian for five years. In this capacity, he is definitely a willing servant. He and his family have been members of New Hope since 1983, where he joined under the leadership of the late Pastor John V. Williams. Before coming to New Hope, Robert worked at… Read More

 

Lamar James

Lamar James

Director of Music

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Lamar was born in Aberdeen, Mississippi, to Oscar and Erma James Sr. The entire James Family relocated to Grand Rapids MI in 1962 and soon after, joined New Hope Baptist Church under the Pastoral leadership of the late Rev. John V. Williams. Lamar's family was very involved in the music ministry… Read More

 

Quentin Henry

Quentin Henry

Youth Coordinator

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Quentin Henry is the Area Director for Grand Rapids Urban Young Life in Grand Rapids. He has been working with youth the last fifteen years and has been focusing his time in the Grand Rapids Public Schools with coaching and after school events to give guidance to youth. Quentin was born and… Read More

 

Michelle Coleman

Michelle Coleman

Administrative Receptionist

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As the Administrative Receptionist of New Hope, Michelle feels that God has placed her exactly where He knew she needed to be. “In every turn of my life, New Hope was there. I grew up here and that is why I take such pride in the work that I do.”

Michelle’s father joined New Hope in 1961; with… Read More

 

Ricky Foster

Ricky Foster

Custodian

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Ricky was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi.  He moved to Grand Rapids in 1983, after completing his education at South Pontotoc High School.

Ricky has been a faithful member of Messiah Baptist Church since 1997 and proudly serves on the Men's Usher Board.  Besides attending bible study, Ricky… Read More