New Hope Staff
Kentville Staff
Scott Prime
Lead Pastor
Scott cheers for the Boston Bruins, and enjoys coffee, and hugs… NOT. He has an amazing wife Shari, and two sons. He has a passion for preaching God’s Word and spreading the HOPE of Jesus in Nova Scotia. He is from Digby, NS. and has been the Lead Pastor for 25+ years!
Jedie Elliott
Assistant Pastor
Jedie cheers for the Ottawa Senators, enjoys a great ‘cup of joe’ and playing / watching sports. He has an amazing wife, Pastor Mariah, 2 precious children (Nora & Theo), and a fun-loving doggy. He has a passion for giving God your best in all you do and enjoys leading people in musical worship. He is originally from Ottawa, Ont. and joined the pastoral staff in 2014.
Dan Burman
Youth & Media Pastor
Dan has a passion for youth ministry and all things tech. He loves to joke around, enjoys playing the drums, and thinks the fall is the best time of the year because it means there is football to watch. He is from Ottawa, Ont. and joined the pastoral staff in 2020.
Mariah Elliott
Children’s Pastor
Currently on Maternity Leave
Mariah loves reading, baking and being outdoors. She has an amazing husband Pastor Jedie, two precious children (Nora & Theo), a fun-loving doggy, and enjoys quality time with family. She has a passion to teach and show children the love of Jesus as they grow. She is from Meductic, NB. and joined the pastoral staff in 2018.
Austinn Buckley
Discipleship Pastor
Austinn enjoys hiking, camping, and gaming. He has an amazing wife named Zoe and a baby on the way. He is currently training to be a Chaplain for the CAF. He has a passion for getting to connect with people and to see them grow in their faith. He is from Quispamsis, NB and joined the pastoral staff as an intern in 2024 and in May of 2025 made the transition to the Discipleship Pastor.
Jason Parker
Windsor Campus Pastor
Jason cheers for the Montreal Canadiens and the Toronto Blue Jays. Jay loves playing and watching sports including hockey, golf, table tennis and volleyball. He’s married to his wife Carolina and they have four children Charlotte, Grace, JJ and Lucas. Jay has a passion to see lost people come to faith in Jesus, to see churches planted and to raise up a generation of kingdom building leaders. He is originally from Canso, Nova Scotia and joined the New Hope team in 2025
Megan Hingley
Spiritual Life Pastor
Currently on Maternity Leave
Megan loves to paint, be outdoors, bake desserts, and cuddle dogs. She has an amazing husband Aaron, and they love to go for walks and explore the world together. She has a passion for counselling and explaining the truth of Jesus to others. She is from North West Brook, NL. and joined the pastoral staff in 2020.
Heather Hockley
Office Administrator
Heather loves baking, serving others and family. She has an amazing husband Jim, two boys and lots of grand-children. She has a passion for Jesus and reveals that through her generous, hospitable and loving spirit. She is from Saint John, NB. and joined the staff in 2017.
Kingston Staff
David Tysick
Kingston Campus Pastor
Dave enjoys reading, baking bread, and anything to do with farming. He is married to his better half, Pastor Melissa, and they have two kids – Asa and Evelyn. Pastor Dave is passionate about helping people go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He is from Perth, ON, and joined the pastoral staff in 2022.
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Melissa Tysick
Kingston Assistant Campus Pastor
Melissa loves chocolate, taking a good nap and spending time with her family. She is happily married to Pastor Dave and they have two little kids, Asa and Evelyn. She has a passion for helping people experience the love of Jesus and learning about different cultures. She is from Dartmouth, NS. and joined the pastoral staff in 2022.