Robbie Lankford
Pastor Robbie serves as the Lead Pastor for our church family with a primary emphasis on Leading, Feeding, and Kingdom Growth. Leading as the point person for our pastoral team as they lead/serve our church family under the leadership of the Lord. Feeding with a focus on Preaching and Teaching. Kingdom Growth with a focus on making the Lord famous throughout our region and the world through Outreach, Missions, Church Planting, and helping other sister churches.
Wife: Shannon (Garner) Lankford
Married: 3-12-94
Children: Hannah (1996), Josh (1998), Lindsey (2001), Drew (2004)
Hometown: Cedartown, GA
When he came to know Jesus: 1985 at a children’s Vacation Bible School
When he was called into ministry: 1990
When he came to New Hope: Feb. 2000
How he came to New Hope: While finishing up his Masters degree in 1998, the Lord began speaking to him about the Northeast in general and NY specifically. Over a 2 year process, the Lord began to show Shannon & him that He was calling them to move to Queensbury to start New Hope.
Favorite music: Most contemporary Christian music, some Country music, 80s hits
Favorite movies: I’m not a big movie watcher. I like deer or turkey hunting videos. Sometimes, I watch movies with Shannon or the kids.
Favorite hobbies/pastimes: Spending time with family, hunting & fishing (esp. bass fishing).
Dream vacation: A cruise with Shannon. A guided hunting trip out west/Alaska/Canada. A trip to
the Holy Land.
Little known fact about Pastor Robbie: He can play theme song from The Lone Ranger by thumping his cheeks and opening his mouth.
Biggest passions: Following Jesus, my family, helping others grow, hunting/fishing.
Special Bible verses:
Acts 20:24 (life verse)
But I do not consider my life of any account as dear to myself, so that I may finish my course and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify solemnly of the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:28 (ministry verse)
Be on guard for yourselves and for all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.