Staff Biographies

Get to know our staff. Here are the photos and biographies of each of the New Hope Church staff members.

Todd Stewart

Todd Stewart

Pastor of Community and Leadership Development

Todd joined the New Hope staff in the summer of 2004. He and his wife Jennifer grew up in Kansas and they both attended KSU. They have 3 boys – Dawson, Micah, and Noah. Todd graduated with an education degree in December 1996, and is currently pursuing a Master’s of Divinity at Midwestern Baptist Seminary.

Prior to joining the New Hope staff, Todd was the director of Crosswalk Ministries at The Ohio State University. He also served as a missionary for 2 years in East Asia, and for 2 years on the KSU Christian Challenge staff. As of fall 2007, Todd oversees New Hope staff and serves as New Hope's lead elder developing and overseeing the implementation of New Hope's vision to become a LIFE Group movement locally and globally.

Ben Deaver

Ben Deaver

International Ministry Guy

Ben joined the New Hope staff in June of 2006. Both he and his wife, Maris, graduated from KSU in May of 2004.

Prior to his position at New Hope, Ben worked with a collegiate ministry, the Navigators, at Kansas State for two years. Ben and Maris are excited to help the New Hope community share their lives and the good news of Jesus Christ with the many internationals that reside in Manhattan. Ben's main focus is to inform, equip, and connect the New Hope community with the international community in Manhattan. He and Maris are both finishing their degrees with Emmanuel Household Seminary.

Dave Geldart

Dave Geldart

Administrative Assistant

Dave began serving as Administrative Assistant in June of 2008. He works part time in the office processing financial information and coordinating communications with visitors, members, and friends of New Hope. In addition to managing the church office, Dave currently serves as Treasurer.

Dave started coming to New Hope soon after moving to Manhattan to go to KSU in 2001. He is married to his beautiful wife Jenn. Dave enjoys reading Tolkien, playing guitar, and recording/mixing. His current favorite bands are Mae, Sherwood, Relient K, and John Mayer.