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 the Annapolis Valley. He is from Digby, NS. and has been the Lead Pastor for 20+ 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, a precious girl Nora (Nov 22) and a fun-loving puppy. 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 cheers for the Toronto Maple Leafs, enjoys gaming, and eating a great burger. He has a passion for youth ministry, loves to joke around, and enjoys playing the drums. He is from Ottawa, Ont. and joined the pastoral staff in 2020.
Mariah Elliott
Children’s Pastor
Mariah loves reading, baking and being outdoors. She has an amazing husband Pastor Jedie, a precious girl Nora (Nov.’22) 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.
Megan Hingley
Spiritual Life Pastor
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.
Karen Doucette
Missions & Outreach Pastor
Karen loves dogs, cats, gardening and singing. She has an amazing husband Burton, and lots of pets. She has a passion for reaching people with the gospel, both locally and globally. She is from Yarmouth, NS. and joined the pastoral staff in 2016.
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, Sussex Golden ginger ale, and anything to do with farming. He is married to his better half, Pastor Melissa, and they have a sweet baby boy, Asa James Tysick born on August 2, 2022. Pastor Dave is passionate about helping people go deeper in their relationship with Jesus. He is from Perth, Ont. and joined the pastoral staff in 2022.
Melissa Tysick
Kingston Assistant Campus Pastor
Melissa loves being with her family, watching Gilmore Girls and eating anything chocolate. She is happily married to Pastor Dave and they have a sweet baby boy, Asa James Tysick born on August 2, 2022. 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.