Church Leadership

Lead Pastor (Church Planter)

Ray Anthony Ruffin Jr. & Lady Mari Ruffin

Senior Pastor and First Lady 

Ray and Mari have been married for 21 years and have two children, Emmanuel and Israel. Ray completed his undergraduate work at the University of Phoenix and holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. He has also has taken Master’s level courses  at Cornerstone University towards his Masters Degree in Ministry Leadership. Mari completed her undergraduate studies at Mary grove University.

Both Ray and Mari are proud Veterans of who served in The United Stated Army.

Ray and Mari are joined by numerous believers who  have answered God’s call to become partners and serve in various capacities in New Found Hope Community Church.

Pastor Ray loves God, His Mari, Israel and Manny and the people of God that call New Found Hope their Church Home..He always says, "Take God at His Word and God will take care of you!" 

Associate Pastors/Ministers/Deacons

Meet the pastors, ministers, and deacons who provide spiritual guidance and leadership for our church family
Elder Larry Williams
Minister Johnathan Brown
Minister Diontay Marshall
Deacon Anthony Scott
Deacon Anthony Burbridge
Deacon Johnny Barnett
(Almost) Deacon Devin Hans

Ministry Leadership

Meet the dedicated individuals who lead our ministries and help our church serve, grow, and connect
Sister Carmelia Brown - Children's Ministry
Sister Chole Moore - Teens Ministry
Sister Coretta Bland - Hospitality
Sister Arionne Marshall - Social Media
Brother Anthony Womack - Merch/Online Store
Sister Mizan Womack - Merch/Online Store & Website
Sister Cassandra Barnett - Baptisms
Sister Sarita Harper -
Sister Crystal Moore - Finance
Sister J'la Berry - Assimilation & Website
Sister Lia Holland - ... & Website
Brother Luke Grahm - Website
Sister Nicole Brittain – Connection