ABOUT NEW HOPE

New Hope Baptist Church exists to glorify God in Meridian, MS by evangelizing the lost and equipping the saints.

WHAT WE BELIEVE

We affirm the Holy Bible as the inspired word of God and the basis for our beliefs. This church subscribes to the doctrinal statement of “The 2000 Baptist Faith and Message”. We voluntarily band ourselves together as a body of baptized believers in Jesus Christ personally committed to sharing the good news of salvation to lost mankind. The ordinances of the church are believer’s baptism by immersion and the Lord’s Supper.

We are a Southern Baptist Church in cooperation with the Lauderdale Baptist Association, the Mississippi Baptist State Convention and the Southern Baptist Convention.

OUR STAFF

  • Doug Goodman

    SENIOR PASTOR

    Bro. Doug has served as Pastor of New Hope since January 2015.  Much of his spiritual journey from salvation to his calling to ministry has taken place here at New Hope.  He worked for over 20 years in the electrical distribution industry before coming to New Hope as Pastor.  These 10 years have been filled with many God moments for our church and God has blessed this faith family by allowing us to reach the surrounding communities with the gospel.  The last few years have also been the most challenging of Bro. Doug’s life in the passing of his first wife Kendra.  We are reminded that New Hope is a place people’s lives can be redeemed, but also a place of restoration.  The faithfulness and love of the Lord continues to be seen with his wife Caresse as they journey together in faith and life.  As one of our worship songs says:  “What He’s done, what He’s done, all the glory and the honor to the Son.  My sins are forgiven, my future is heaven. I praise God, for what He’s done.   

  • Kyle Crenshaw

    ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF STUDENTS & FAMILIES

    Kyle has been on staff at New Hope since 2018. He is a graduate of Clarkdale High school, Mississippi State University- Meridian (B.S. & M.S.)  and completed his Masters of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Kyle and his wife Emily have four children Mady, Hunter, Wyatt, and Mya. When he isn’t with students Kyle spends his time on a ball field or court with his kids. 

  • Lee Threadgill

    ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF DISCIPLESHIP & CONNECTIONS

    Lee came on staff in July of 2023. He is originally from Mobile, AL. Lee graduated from University of Mobile with a Bachelors in Theology and has a Masters from Liberty University in Christian Ministry. Lee and his wife, Caitlin have three boys; Micah, Ezra and Judah. Lee likes to be with his family, play golf and go to Disney World.

  • Emily Crenshaw

    KIDS MINISTRY COORDINATOR

    Emily has been on staff at New Hope since January 2022. She has a bachelors Social Work from Mississippi State University and Masters in Social Work from the University of Alabama. Emily and her husband Kyle have four children Mady, Hunter, Wyatt, and Mya. Emily enjoys going to Kids Camp, watching her kids play sports, and going to the mountains.

  • Gilbert Eaves

    SENIOR ADULT PASTOR

    Gilbert joined the New Hope staff in September 2022. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Anna, since 1981. They have four grown sons and seven grandchildren. He started in the ministry in 1997 as a Bivocational Pastor while working full-time with the Mississippi Air National Guard. After retiring from his full-time job with the Mississippi Air National Guard in 2017 he served as a full-time Sinor Pastor for the next five years. Accepting the position as the senior adult minister has been a great joy for him. He loves caring for and ministering to senior adults. He also loves camping but the greatest joy is being available for his grandkids.

  • Jeff Coats

    WORSHIP LEADER

    Jeff has 20+ years of experience leading worship. Jeff is married to Karen who helps him lead worship. Jeff has four kids Ethan, Jake, Kaden and Emma Grace.

  • Teresa Potate

    CHURCH SECRETARY