JONATHAN NASON
Hi, I’m Jonathan, the Lead Pastor here at New Hope. I’m from Memphis, TN, but have lived in Queens since January 2018. My wife and I moved to Queens because we love the diversity of cultures and people, and all the good food. We believe Queens is a beautiful picture of what heaven will look like with people from every nation worshipping our Savior, Jesus Christ. That is what excites me about New Hope the most, a group of people from all different backgrounds coming together to worship Jesus and love one another authentically. My wife and I have 3 kids: Samuel, Levi and Ella. They are full of energy and bring so much joy to our lives. For fun as a family, we love to explore this great city and play at the park. For fun personally, I enjoy running and cycling, and reading a good book while sipping on some coffee.
AJAY KUMAR
Hey, my name is Ajay I have been Associate Pastor of New Hope since 2000 and a member since 1995. I love being at New Hope because I love the opportunity to display hospitality to those in our community on a weekly basis. My wife Loukia and I have 2 kids, Sophia and Lucas. I am originally from India and my wife is Greek. I grew up Hindu and came to faith in Jesus as a teen, in India. I came to the U.S. in 1991 as an International student.
CHARLES REDDICK
What’s up! My name is Charles and I’m the Director of Ministries here at New Hope. I’m a New York native, born and raised in Brooklyn before moving to Jamaica, Queens while attending Brooklyn High School of the Arts. During my high school career I developed a love for music, and gave my life to Jesus. In 2012, I felt the Lord’s call to multicultural and urban youth ministry and soon after went on staff for Young Life in Jamaica, Queens where I serve in urban youth ministry today.
BRITTANY YONZON
Hey guys! I’m Brittany, the Director of Family & Women’s Ministries at New Hope. Born and raised in small town, Alabama, I graduated from Judson College with a B.A. in both Music and English, and I’m currently pursuing a Masters in Divinity from Southeastern Seminary. When I moved to NYC in 2015 to work with immigrants in Jackson Heights, New Hope was the first of what I thought would be several visits to different churches. I found New Hope to be such a special community that I never went anywhere else! I’ve enjoyed working with kids since I was about 8 years old, so it seems fitting that God would have me here. Some things I enjoy are traveling, living in a diverse setting, live music, getting to know people, good coffee, and cheesy jokes.
PARAM YONZON
Hey, my name is Param and I’m a Pastoral Apprentice at New Hope. I was born and raised in Minnesota into a Nepali family who were culturally Hindu and Buddhist. I was introduced to the Christian faith at New Hope when I was a freshman studying at St. John’s University. I fell in love with Jesus through being discipled, reading the scriptures, and spending time in community at New Hope. I currently work for a risk finance firm and go to school at Reformed Theological Seminary. My hobbies include running, reading, and hiking!