Pastor

Rev. Dr. Ken Robinson

Dr. Robinson has been pastoring the Hopewell United Methodist Church since 1992. He previously served as pastor of United Methodist congregations in Mount Holly and West Belmar, N.J., and also was an associate pastor at St. Paul's UMC in Ocean Grove.

He has a Doctor of Ministry degree (specializing in ministry to marriage and family) and a Masters of Divinity from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, in addition to an undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies from Geneva College in Beaver Falls, Pa.

Dr. Robinson attended school in the Millville, NJ, school system graduating in 1969. He then went to Atlantic Community College, Mays Landing, NJ in hopes of becoming a high school gym teacher; however, in October of his second year, he was seriously injured in an  automobile accident. While working in a factory, he realized God wanted something "better" for him, so he transferred to Asbury College, Wilmore, KY. It was there, in a chapel service, that he was 'called into the ministry.' He later transferred to Geneva College.

We in Hopewell are blessed by his leadership!

Organist

Mr. Richard Grant

Rich Grant has been playing the organ at the church for over 20 years.  Rich also assists with the choir and special music presentations.

Mrs. Sue Esche

Susan Esche is our Church Secretary. In her spare time, she creates and publishes the Church newsletter and monthly calendar. If your committee needs to publicize an event in the newsletter, please see Sue.

Mrs. Lorraine Donahue

Lorraine Donahue, Youth Director, works with the youth from 7th grade through high school. Mrs. Donahue is also a certified lay speaker in the United Methodist church.