New Hope
Presbyterian Church in America
Our Staff
God has blessed us with a gracious and gifted staff. Come meet them
and learn how God has called and equipped them to serve.
Jim Baxter
Senior Pastor
Ben Jensen
Youth Director
Pastor Jim was installed as our Pastor in 2004.
met his wife, Wendy, while he was in seminary
at Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis.
They were married in 1990 and began serving
the Church together. They have four  children:
Aaron, Sarah, Jonathan and Mary-Lynn.

"As the Pastor of New Hope it is my desire to
make known the glorious riches of Christ so
that the church will love the Truth while being
equipped to truthfully love our neighbors."
Ben came to New Hope in September of 2004
With their love for youth and missions, Ben
and Julie have begun to make a great impact on
the families of New Hope.

Not only are they a tremendous influence on
our youth but they have also begun teaching
English as a second language with a desire to
show mercy to others.