Adam Southerland
Pastor Adam serves as our Missions and Ministry Pastor. In the area of Missions, he helps keep the church family living on mission both locally and around the world. He overseas local outreaches and mission trips to other areas across the country and world. In the area of Ministry, Pastor Adam helps develop our church ministry leadership teams and provides avenues for service within our community and church family.
Wife: Hannah
Married: 9/21/2015
Children: Wren (2017), Brock, (2020), Ford (2022)
Hometown: Monroe, MI
When he came to know Jesus: 1993
When he was called into ministry: 2004
When he came to New Hope: June 2019
How he came to New Hope: Adam met Pastor Robbie at a wedding in Lake George in the summer of 2017. Two years later, the Lord led Pastor Robbie to reach out to Adam about serving at New Hope. A few months later Adam and his family moved from Ohio to New York to serve with us at New Hope as one of our pastors..
Favorite music: Lecrae, KB, Leon Bridges, Mississippi Mass Choir
Favorite movies: Indiana Jones Movies, Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Marvel Universe Movies.
Favorite hobbies/pastimes: Playing sports or boardgames. Hosting friends at his home.
Dream vacation: Taking the train around Europe.
Little known fact about Pastor Adam: Adam is actually his middle name. Jeffrey is his first name.
Biggest passions: Hospitality and orphan ministry. Taking the gospel to the unreached both in the U.S. and across the world.
Special Bible verse:
Romans 5:8
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Psalm 73:26
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.