Our Leadership

Pastor

Rev. Stephen M. Misarski

Pastor Steve received his B.A. from Wesleyan University in 1981 and his Master of Divinity from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in 1985. He was ordained to the gospel ministry that year. Before coming to New Hope Chapel in April 1998, Pastor Steve served for 8 years as Associate Pastor and Youth Pastor at Central Congregational Church in Derry, New Hampshire. Prior to that, he has served as a Senior Pastor, worship leader, soloist, and pulpit supply at churches in Pennsylvania and Connecticut.

Pastor Steve, his wife Jan, and their four children Jon, Sam, Bethany and Mariah live in Millbury, Mass.

In addition to his love of teaching, preaching, and music, Pastor Steve is interested in languages (Hebrew, Greek, German, Arabic, and sign), Jewish culture, running, cycling, hiking, camping, skiing (cross country and alpine), and nature studies. Formerly a Brigade Chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserves, with whom he served for 18 months in Iraq, Pastor Steve currently serves as a Chaplain with the U.S. Air National Guard.

Want to listen to Pastor Steve preach?  Check out this sermon based in the book of Romans, entitled How to Live Fearlessly.

Elders

  • Mike Smith, Director of the Board
  • Chuck Newman
  • Ralph Merrifield
  • David Hughes

Ministry Leaders

  • Nancy Merrifield, Family Ministries
  • Pat Sumner, Fellowship Ministry
  • Marsha Weaver, Worship Ministry
  • Alistair Bell, Stewardship
  • Dale Weaver, Treasurer
  • Lura Thompson & Rebecca Bell, Prayer Chain

If you would like to be involved in any way in the ministry or service of New Hope Chapel, please contact one of the people listed above.

If you would like to know how to become a Christian and/or more about New Hope Chapel and its ministry opportunities, please contact the Pastor or the Elder of the Month. Also, please call if you know of anyone from our church family who is ill, hospitalized or in financial need at this time.

If you desire counsel and prayer during the week, please contact the Pastor at the church office or one of the Elders to make an appointment.

If an emergency prayer request should arise, please activate our prayer chain using our Prayer Request Form.

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