About Us…

Pastor

David Standfest,,  has been Pastor of New Hope Community Church since it began over 16 years ago. He loves Jesus Christ and is passionate about sharing that love with anybody he meets. It has been his vision that has set the direction for New Hope Community Church and now New Hope North! He is committed to people and their need to see God’s Love transform their lives personally through a relationship with His Son Jesus Christ.

North Campus Pastor

Mark Manzer, joined the staff as North Campus Pastor in December 2005.  Mark oversees all ministry activity at the North Campus.  He has a passion for people being transformed by God's love.  He and his wife Susan are celebrating 22 years of marriage, they love raising their children; Christopher who is attending Wheaton College, Stefanie who is attending Cedarville University, and Nicholas who is a Freshman at Petoskey High School.  They are loving being a part of Northern Michigan and becoming a part of the community.

Music & Worship Coordinator

Cindi Clark, has been part of New Hope Community's Central Campus for many years and now serves New Hope North, by coordinating the music and worship team. Her heart is that people would really understand what it means to worship God every day of the week, not just on Sunday morning. She and her husband, Kevin, have recently moved to Petoskey and are excited to become a part of it's community. They have one daughter, Mandy, who has been a huge blessing to their life.