Recently New Hope Presbyterian church said goodbye to our full-time minister. This season of change offers our church a beautiful gift — the chance to hear God’s voice through many of His servants. As we welcome a variety of speakers over the next several months, we do so with expectation, believing that each one has been sent for a purpose.
Every message, every story, every perspective is an opportunity for us to grow, to be renewed, and to see God’s faithfulness in fresh ways. Even in transition, the Spirit is at work among us, guiding, shaping, and preparing our church for what comes next.
Sunday, July 26th 10:00 a.m. Reverend Daniel Rushing
We are pleased to welcome Daniel, who served as an Ordained Bishop in the Church of God for more than 20 years. He holds a BA in Biblical Studies from Lee University and a master’s degree in Pastoral Care from Gardner‑Webb. Daniel currently serves as the full‑time Chaplain at Senior TLC in Gastonia, where he provides compassionate spiritual care to senior adults in underserved communities. He and his wife, Crystal, recently joined New Hope Presbyterian Church and we are blessed to share in his gifts of teaching and ministry.
Terry Foster serves as our Office Administrator and has been a joyful part of New Hope Presbyterian since September 2021. She is often the first friendly face (and voice) people encounter—greeting visitors, answering calls, managing bills, balancing accounts, and keeping our office running smoothly. Terry was born in Asheboro and moved to Dallas, N.C., with her family at age 12. In addition to her work at New Hope, she has been employed with H&R Block for 25 years. She enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, browsing thrift stores, and visiting her “happy place”—the beach.
Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Dean Newkirk, who joined New Hope Presbyterian as our Director of Music in September 2025, brings nearly 30 years of experience in leading worship, creative ministries, and music production. A passionate worship leader and encourager, he has served in a variety of roles and leadership positions in both church and music industry settings. Dean’s career also spans the Christian music industry, where he managed over 1,000 projects at SONY Music/Provident Label Group. Dean looks forward to leading our congregation in vibrant, Christ-centered worship.