Staff Biographies
Get to know our staff. Here are the photos and biographies of each of the New Hope Church staff members.
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
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.
Sarah Olson
Administrative Assistant
Sarah began serving New Hope as Administrative Assistant in August of 2006. She is currently attending K-State.
Sarah has been involved in New Hope Community Church since coming to college. Sarah works part time in the office processing financial information and coordinating communications with visitors, members, and friends of New Hope. Sarah manages the church office and currently serves as Treasurer.
Patrick Largen
Worship Director
Patrick has been involved with New Hope since his time as an undergraduate at Kansas State. After graduation he served as the worship leader for Christian Challenge. He is the founder and owner of Paradigm Development and founding member of the band, "Moving Rushmore." Patrick is married to Lindsey and is a proud father of a daughter, Sydney. Patrick joined New Hope staff as Worship Director in January 2007. He oversees New Hope's volunteer worship leaders and sound and visual technicians, and helps plan New Hope's central gatherings.
Venues
- Sunday Service
- Sundays @ 10:00 am
Flint Hills Christian School - Youth
- Wednesdays @ 6:30 pm
Flint Hills Christian School
Office Address
Manhattan, KS 66502
Phone: (785) 537-2389
