Our Leadership Team

Lead Pastor

Pastor Steve Miller

Steve Miller is the Lead Pastor of New Hope Assembly of God serving this congregation since 1993. Pastor Steve has over 40 years of full-time pastoral experience. He graduated from Southeastern University and holds a Master’s Degree in Church Leadership. He believes very strongly in missions, both foreign and home. “Missions” is the very heartbeat of the church. As we follow the Great Commission, coupled with the Great Commandment, we are sure to honor the Lord, and He will honor us with His blessings.

Pastor Steve and his wife, Lillian, have three children, Tiffany (Andy), Kimberly(Jake) and Stephen (Jamie). They also have six grandchildren. They LOVE this church and considers this HOME.

Missions Pastor

Pastor Joann Oldenkamp

I was saved at the age of 16 in an A/G church. Throughout the coming years I was a member of an A/G church in Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan. I married, had children and became a widow at age 63. A year later God called me into the ministry and I received my credentials at age 65. I am Missions Coordinator and Senior Adult Pastor here.

Over 25 years ago when Pastor Steve became our Pastor and he instilled into our hearts a love for Missions. I have been involved in over 12 home and foreign missions trips, and for 20+ years have sent birthday and anniversary cards to everyone of our 40+missionaries and their families that our church helps support.

Minister of Music

Pastor Joel Moore

My name is Joel Moore and it is an honor for me to serve as Minister of Music here at New Hope. I began my musical journey learning to play the saxophone at the age of 9. I fell in love with music and eventually learned to play a number of other instruments. At 17 years of age, my pastor invited me to lead worship for a vacation bible school. That started a music ministry that has now lasted for over two decades.

After high school, I studied instrumental music, vocal music, and theater in college. I was involved in numerous instrumental and choral ensembles, as well as theatrical productions. In 1998, I received my Bachelor of Music degree in Music Education from Western Michigan University. I returned to school a few years later and received my Master of Music degree in Music Education from the same institution. In addition to the ministry at New Hope, I serve as the Director of Choral Activities at Olivet College. I teach private voice lessons to 20 students each week and serve the Michigan School Vocal Music Association. I reside in Three Rivers with my wonderful wife Kathy, my three children – Joshua, Caleb, and Natalie, two cats, two dogs, 15 fish, and a turtle named Mr. Nubs.

Business Administrator

Lillian Miller

Steve and I arrived in Three Rivers back in February of 1993. I have been honored to serve in many capacities and one being the Business Administrator. I am truly blessed to be able to be part of anywhere the Lord needs me. Throughout the years here, we have been blessed to see our three children grow up here, go off to college, get married and now have the continued blessing of grandchildren.

Steve and I grew up together in Norwalk, Connecticut, going to the same elementary school, junior high, high school and college together at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida. I also returned home to get my Business Degree from Katherine Gibbs Business College in Connecticut. Steve and I attended Parkway Assembly of God in Norwalk when we were growing up and I truly believe that is where we both saw and experienced what a true call into ministry was.

Our ministry together has taken us to some of the most wonderful churches in our fellowship as Youth Pastors and Adult ministers. We are blessed to have lifelong friendships all over the country. My favorite things to do are of course, horseback riding, euchre, star trek and spending time with my family.

Youth Pastor

Ethan Grabill

My wife Debbie and I became the youth pastors in January 2020. We have a passion for seeing youth come to know Jesus, grow in their relationship with him, and then telling others about him. We both currently attend North Point Bible College in Grand Rapids pursuing our Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry Leadership. Debbie is also pursuing a minor in Psychology.

Office Admin

Debbie Grabill

My husband Ethan and I became the youth pastors in January 2020. We have a passion for seeing youth come to know Jesus, grow in their relationship with him, and then telling others about him. We both currently attend North Point Bible College in Grand Rapids pursuing our Bachelor’s Degree in Ministry Leadership. I am also pursuing a minor in Psychology.