Pastor Herb and his wife Joann Williams have 8 children. They have been involved in evangelism and pastoring for over 30 years. They have been pastoring here at New Hope for 31 years as of August of 2023. Herb has a B.A. degree in Journalism and a Master's Degree in Religious Education. Born and raised in Texas, he moved to Elizabethtown, KY in 1992 to pastor at New Hope Community Church. His desire is to see individuals and families come to know Jesus as Lord and Savior and walk in the fullness of His joy and blessings.
STAFF
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Herb Williams, Senior Pastor, Ext 225
h.williams@newhopecchurch.com
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tanner Royalty, Worship & Young Adult discipleship Pastor, ext 222
Tanner.NHCC@gmail.com
Tanner is 32 years old, and resides in Danville with his wife Alaina where she is an Emergency Room Doctor. Tanner was called to NHCC in January of 2015. He graduated from Campbellsville University with Bachelor's degrees in English and Mass Communications/ Public Relations and went on to receive a Master of Arts in Worship Leadership at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Tanner has a passion for worship, discipleship, and collegiate ministry, and he loves seeing young adults step into the calling God has laid upon their lives. He occasionally writes for a blog HERE: tannerroyalty.com
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Lila Young, Associate worship leader
Lilayng@gmail.com
Lila and her family moved to Fort Knox from Fort Benning, GA a in 2022 and by no coincidence, found New Hope! Lila loves to worship and her entire family has served in some capacity within their previous church for several years up until their move. Lila is married to Roy who is in the Army stationed at Fort Know. She has two children Riley (currently enlisted) and Avery.
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tamra ammerman, Office Manager, EXT 221
office@newhopecchurch.com
Tamra came to New Hope in 2005 and became a member in 2007. She has served as office manager since June of 2017. Tamra and her husband Rob have 4 kids and 3 grandkids. She has lived in Elizabethtown since 1991 and is originally from Leitchfield, KY. She is very passionate about ministry and serving wherever the Lord leads.
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David & amber wheeler, youth ministry directors, ext 227
nhccyouth@newhopecchurch.com
David & Amber have been married 15 years and live in Magnolia/Hodgenville area. They have 3 wonderful children, Dayln, Addie, and Jaxsyn. Amber is the owner of Steel Magnolias Beauty Salon. They both love the Lord and have a heart for teaching God's truth to the high school youth (9th - 12th grade) here at New Hope.
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CHRIS HOFFMAN, MIDDLE SCHOOL DIRECTOR
Chris and his wife, Sarah, have 5 beautiful children with 2 sets of twins, Presley, Faith, Christianna, Maya, Isabella. Chris is a substitute teacher in Larue County. He, along with Sarah, love the Lord and teaching the Word to the middle school youth (6th - 8th grade) here at New Hope
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Lori Allen, ElemENTARY Children's Director
nhcckids@newhopecchurch.com
Lori is a preschool teacher at Rineyville and loves the Lord. She has a heart and passion for children to come to know Christ in a fun and loving environment. Lori and her husband, Jacob, have 3 children, Malichi, Gabe, and Abbey. Jacob, Gabe, and Abbey serve on the praise team here at New Hope. Lori is excited to work alongside Wendy to grow the children's ministry and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them.
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Wendy Johnson, Birth-Kindergarten Children's director
Wendy and her husband Jason have one son. She has a heart and passion for children. Wendy loves the Lord and is excited to work alongside Lori to grow the children's ministry and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with them.