Rusty Coram, Senior Pastor

Rusty, along with his wife Becky and their children Sarah and Joseph, moved to the DC area in 1991. It was much different from his one time dream of homesteading in the Canadian wilderness! The new dream was to create a church that would help unchurched people discover God's love and purpose for their lives. Before moving to Northern Virginia, he, among other things, started and operated a successful landscaping company in Texas. "The lessons I learned in the marketplace about integrity, honesty, initiative, teamwork and relationships have been an enormous help in leading New Hope. I am fortunate to be part of a great team of people - staff and volunteers - that are fully devoted to helping people discover a life changing relationship with Jesus."Send a message to Rusty at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Chris Hough, Executive Pastor

Chris is another import from the Richmond area (a native, in fact). He and his family moved to Northern Virginia from Texas back in 1991 to help get the church started as a volunteer. He came on staff two years later. He is responsible for developing and leading our small group ministry -- an important part of New Hope's vision to help people develop their relationships with God and with each other. Chris also leads our youth ministry & works with Rusty in the programming and planning of our Sunday services. Send a message to Chris at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Jim Morgans, Children's Pastor

After moving to Virginia in 1983, it didn’t take long for Jim to realize his calling to the ministry. He began as a volunteer in youth ministry for several years, moving on to become a principal at a local Christian School (K4-12th), and then accepting an Associate Pastor/Administrator position where his ministry has touched the lives of countless families. During his tenure, he has successfully developed and operated kids’ church programs, summer camps, weekly school chapel programs, and student ministry events.  

Known to some as quite the kid himself, Jim’s passion is to inspire and fill the hearts of children and family members with the wonder and joy of our Lord Jesus Christ. He implements exciting, entertaining, and interactive tools to instill the message of Christianity. With a sincere love for the power of music and drama, he always enhances lessons with puppetry, song and dance, characterization, or good old fun and games.

Jim had earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Rowan University and his administrative skills are always at work in the midst of any program he leads.  

Jim married his lovely wife Debbie in 1979 and they have two children: Chelsea and Spencer.

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David Schleyer, Director of Church Operations

David Schleyer handles the business side of New Hope. He spent the majority of his professional career working in the telecommunications industry. He came on board at New Hope in 2003, and handles the everyday operations of the church. Dave has dedicated the last few years working with countless vendors to oversee the building of our new facility. He spends an enormous amount of energy doing research about new, innovative ways to do ministry. His passion for fulfilling New Hope’s mission is contagious. He is married and has five kids! Send a message to Dave at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Gayle Ness, Ministry Assistant

Gayle is New Hope's ministry assistant. Working with Rusty for nearly 15 years, she provides support for specific tasks and assists him in administration and communication. Gayle views her job as a ministry to and with New Hope -- a chance to use her skills to support what God is doing here. She and her husband Dave are parents of 3 teenagers and have been part of New Hope since its very first service. Send a message to Gayle at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Dave Hugel, Worship Director

Dave directs our Sunday Worship Programming and oversees our Worship Teams, those folks that help make the Sunday service happen. Dave oversees the Worship Band, the Youth Band, as well as the Drama, Sound, Lighting, Media, Visual Arts, & Video Teams. With an extensive background in Video Production as well Music composition, arranging and performance, Dave brings a wealth of knowledge and energy to this important part of what we do. Dave also instills a passion for Christ in everything he does that clearly carries over to the teams and the Sunday worship! Send a message to Dave at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Stephanie Schleyer, Kids' Time Elementary Leader

Steph has quickly become a "kid expert" of her own with five children. Amanda, Mack, Nicholas, Ellie and Owen keep her busy at home where she home schools the older kids. Steph has a heart for kids and loves teaching, two great attributes to have as the Director of Children's Ministry. Send a message to Stephanie at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

AnnaMarie Delaney, Kids' Time Preschool Leader

AnnaMarie is in charge of our Pre-School division of Kids Time, her hope and desire is to plant the seed of Jesus in the hearts of all the little ones that walk through the doors of New Hope. She is also a coach for Women's small groups here at New Hope. She and her husband Robin have three children (these are AnnaMarie's step children) and have been members of New Hope since 1995. Send a message to AnnaMarie at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Teresa Marley, Financial Officer

Teresa Marley works with the finances of the church. Teresa has nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting field. She graduated from George Mason with a B.S. in Accounting. Teresa and her family have been attending New Hope since 1997. Send a message to Teresa at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Kim Feld, Director of Volunteers

Kim has a passion for working with volunteers and helping them find an area of meaningful service within the church. She also loves working with leaders and helping them to develop to their fullest potential. In addition to Ministry Teams, Kim works with our women's small groups and New Hope's ministry for women - HER Ministries. She is married to the love of her life, Jon, and is the proud mother of Noah. Send a message to Kim at  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Curtis Harlow, Facilities Manager

Curtis is our go to guy for anything around our building and grounds.  With over 20 years experience in custodial work with the Fairfax County Public School System, he is well qualified to keep our facility in good working order.  Curtis has been part of our team for 13 years as he has hauled our trailers and helped keep our mobile church running.  Meeting and developing a relationship with him are among the best things that happened to us during our mobile years.  Curtis is a loving brother and uncle, as well as a devoted son.

Al Tosh, Silo Center Support Staff

Al is a native Virginian, and our resident "Johnny on the Spot." After working for Fairfax County Public schools for 32 years,  Al retired at the age of 50, and joined the New Hope and Silo Center Teams. He moonlights Monday through Friday for the Back Pack as a bus driver, getting kids to and from the local public schools. Still a newlywed,  Al is married to his lovely wife Chritsy, and between them, they have four boys.You can send a message to Al at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Carol Contardi, Office Assistant

Carol is the newest member of our staff.  Carol will be working part time in a support role assisting staff with a multitude of projects.  Aside from being a spouse and a mother of three, Carol is a Small Group Leader, Fairfax County substitute teacher, Girl Scout Troop Leader, and commited volunteer at New Hope.  You can send a message to Carol at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Terri Medellin, Event Coordinator

Originally from Western PA and an avid Steelers fan, Terri moved to the DC area in 1994 after graduating from Indiana University of PA with a BS in Hotel Management.  She spent over 10 years in the hotel business, holding several titles, including Director of Catering and Convention Services.   She now manages New Hope and the Silo Center's master calendar of events. Terri assists  the various groups, ministries, and teams in the planning and execution of events on and off campus. She is happily married to Abram and is mother to Emily and Sarah. You can send a message to Terri at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Paul Ackah, Facility Custodian

Paul will serve as a swing shift (3-11 pm)custodian.  Additionally, he will be a resource in helping to set-up and break down the many events and meetings that go on at night. Paul, originally from Ivory Coast, moved to Northern Virginia in 1992. He and his wife have three children, two girls and a boy. He has been working for Fairfax County Schools for almost 15 years. Before that he worked for Alexandria City Public Schools for 15 years. On the weekends, he works as a professional DJ. He is a big Steelers fan! You can send a message to Paul at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Marty Dever, Financial Specialist

Marty will be responsible for all aspects of accounts payable and payroll, as well as  weekly cash deposits and cash management. Additionally, she will process all check requests/expense reimbursements. Marty will report to Teresa Marley, the Financial Officer. Marty was born in Haymarket and after spending the last 11 years with her husband in Fort Worth, Texas, she is very happy to be back in her home state.  Marty worked in a similar position at Hope Church while in Texas. You can send a message to Marty at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Cindy Cash, Worship Team

Cindy has been coming to New Hope since the 2^nd service in April of 1992 and is grateful to have found a church home here.  She has served on the worship team in various roles for many years.   Cindy has well over 20 years experience in television, audio and video production.  She also has a background in music and has played in numerous bands over the years. You can send a message to Cindy at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Carol Ann Gregoire, Manager of First Impressions and Ministry Teams

Carol Ann has lived in Springfield, Virginia for 23 years.  She has been attending New Hope since October 1996 when a friend invited her along.  She has served in Kid's Time, Hospitality and the Saturday Set-Up Team over the years.  She has 3 grown sons and is a recent "empty nester." She leaves a career in the classroom of teaching students with special needs and is very excited for this new chapter in her life of coming on staff and working with the wonderful volunteers at New Hope. You can send a message to Carol Ann This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .