New Hope Fellowship Leadership
New Hope Fellowship is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will. Following are brief bio's of our leadership team and their qualifications for ministry.
WINDY WALTON
Senior Pastor
Pastor Windy was appointed to serve as New Hope Fellowship's Senior Pastor in 2018. Prior to that, she served as Outreach Pastor of Cornerstone Community Church in Charlottesville, VA.
The work of the Lord has always been first and foremost in her heart. Pastor Windy seeks to uplift and encourage those who are marginalized and oppressed in our world by sharing the Good News of God’s transformative love for all.
"I want folks to have an authentic relationship with Christ Jesus no matter what their race, gender, or background is!"
She graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Associate of Science in Christian Ministry.
Richard Jones
Associate Pastor
Pastor Rick Jones was appointed to serve as New Hope Fellowship's Associate Pastor in 2018.
Pastor Rick's background in ministry spans over 20 years. As a 2003 graduate of Cottonwood School of Ministry in Los Alamitos, California, Pastor Rick has served in pastoral and leadership capacities for several ministries since 2003. When asked to come on board at New Hope, Pastor Rick recognized God's answer to his prayers. "The unique privilege of serving the underserved communities has always resonated with me." As Pastor Rick is quick to share his testimony, which includes a two-year wilderness journey of housing insecurity. His unwavering belief in the God of Grace is evident in his Christ-centered, sound biblical teaching.
Rick is married to Sherita McLamore from Washington, DC. They navigate life's journey together, deriving strength from their shared commitment. Rick takes pride in being a father, considering it his greatest motivation, and has one son named Isaiah.
Heidi Hovan
Associate Pastor
Heidi loves the New Hope Fellowship Church and the focus on God and His restoration! Heidi is married to Kevin, an Army chaplain, and is Mom & homeschool teacher to their two teens (Daughter-Shayna & Son-John). Heidi’s favorite verse as of today is Proverbs 3:5-6, and she loves interacting with people and seeing God transform lives.