Dorothy Graves has faithfully served God for years. Trained for Christian ministry, she has faithfully served Pastor Gary and New Hope Community Fellowship since it's inception. Her years of Christian service bring a maturity to the Leadership Team that is invaluable. Her steadfast support, cooperation and quiet spirit brought her to the position of Elder.

Dorothy is a Widow, Mother, Grandmother and a friend to many. She is a talented artist and a wonderful cook. It is her spiritual wisdom and earnest love for God that allows her to be the Woman of God that she is today.

Pastor Gary Holman;Senior Pastor and Founder of NHCF; Pastor Gary or Pastor G (as some know him) also serves as a Co-Elder with three other gifted leaders.

Pastor James Smith is the Associate Pastor of NHCF, Pastor James (Or Pastor J.) as Pastor Gary calls him; brings youth, but incredible spiritual maturity to the spiritual leaders-ship.

Elder Dorothy Graves; Can you call a woman Elder? (Of course you can) brings not only spiritual maturity, but also the ability to relate to 50% or or so of the congregation in a way the other three of the Elders can only imagine. Her insight and ability to reason establishes a unique position for her on the leaders-ship team..

Sherman Frierson has been under the caring hand of God all his life. He has been through the Valley of the Shadow of Death; he has battled demonsthat are defeating so many young men in our Nation and by God's grace has emerged victorious over them. Sherman's life shines as a testimony of what can do in a surrendered life. 

New Hope Community Fellowship is fortunate to have such strong spiritual leaders.  In our Church the Elder Team is responsible for the spiritual direction and welfare of the Church. Please lift these four daily in your prayers as they strive to make the vision of God a reality in the hearts and lives of men and women throughout Central Ohio and around the world.