Leadership

Pastors & Staff

Meet The Team

Thom Braun

Lead Pastor
A gifted communicator, Pastor Thom has a unique ability to teach the ways and words of God with passion and authenticity. He has dedicated his life to creating a church environment that equips and launches perpetual generations for radical service to Christ. 

Nathan Braun

Associate Pastor
If you are new to our church Nathan is likely one of the first people you’ll meet, as he makes it a personal mission to ensure every person who walks through the door is welcomed and feels at home. 

Jay Werner

Associate Pastor
Jay oversees our Discipleship ministries here at New Hope. Passionate about discipleship, He is ready to help you get connected with a life group and offer resource as you go deeper in your walk with Christ.

Tovi Delport

Worship Pastor
Tovi has been leading worship since the age of 16. He has led many worship teams all over his home country, South-Africa. Worship is his greatest passion and he works tirelessly to help prepare and lead us in worship.

Shirley Parent

Administrator
During the week you’ll find Shirley coordinating all things administrative. She oversees all behind the scenes tasks such as baptisms and child dedications. She works hard to keep us connected to each other and our community. 

Matt Keith

Director of Digital, Intellectual and Physical Property
Matt is passionate about finding solutions. As a result you'll find him working with our various ministries, supporting our building and property teams, helping maintain and upgrade our technology and working with our media team to further develop our online digital presence.

Terra Keith

Bookkeeper
Terra works to make sure that our resources are ready to invest in Kingdom work. You'll find her crunching numbers and keeping us all on track.

Marcus Redpath

Front Office Manager
Marcus works with an amazing team of volunteers to be the first face you see when you arrive at New Hope. Whether it is digitally, on the phone or in person you will see Marcus and our admin team there to greet you.

Sarah Braun

Assistant Pastor
Always on the move, Sarah is passionate about theology and education. She supports the Family Ministry Leaders of New Hope Kids, Jr. and Sr. Youth, along with their parents to equip our children with the truth of God’s word . 

Lisa Osborne

Director of Christian Education
Lisa works along side Sarah to make sure that our New Hope Kids and Jr. Youth ministry leaders are prepared and ready to share the gospel with every child that comes through our door.