Leaders

Raised locally in Spotsylvania County, Pastor Eddie Haynes has a very diverse background.  He holds degrees in Turf Grass and Landscaping from Virginia Tech, as well as an ABA degree in Business Management and a BBA in Global Marketing.  His agricultural work at Virginia Tech prepared him for a stint with the NFL and PGA,  managing turf grass installation at fields and courses across the country.  

 

In addition to his role as pastor, Rev. Haynes serves as administrator of Massaponax Christian Academy, a small private school south of Fredericksburg, where he also teaches various courses.    Prior to 2011, the school was affiliated with New Heights Christian Church, where Rev. Haynes served as a deacon, music leader, and senior Sunday school teacher.   Earlier this year, he was ordained by New Heights, in a ceremony in which he was lauded by his long-time mentor - the late Rev. Dr. Willis Dempsey.  

 

Pastor Haynes enjoys performing as a founding member of SONRISE - an acclaimed gospel bluegrass band, and tours with the band occasionally.  He is also semi-fluent in Spanish.   

 

In spite of his many roles and accomplishments, the pastor  is quick to acknowledge that it has all been made possible by God's grace and the work of the Holy Spirit.   When pastor Haynes is not leading the revival of his church or tending to the needs of his flock, he enjoys watching football or experiencing the beauty of God's creation with his family. 

 

He has been married 12 years to his lovely and talented wife Tracey, a graduate of and former standout swimmer at Mary Washington University.  Mrs. Haynes shares her husband's passion for the education and salvation of young people, teaching at Massaponax Christian Academy.  She sings in the choir, leads the children's choir, and often graces the church with touching solo performances.   Pastor and Mrs. Haynes reside in the church parsonage with their young sons, John Tyler and Caden.    

Miss Elsie is truly the matriarch of New Hope, having attended the church for most of her 80+ years on this earth.  She is not new to the deacon role, having served before for several years.  Mrs. Woolfrey is a strong believer in the power of prayer and the need for church members to remain open to God's will.  She lives on a nearby farm, and enjoys seeing God's creation displayed through the four seasons. 

Nancy has been a fixture at New Hope since her late husband, Rev. Dr. Wilson Corr Jr., arrived in 1981 to assume the role of pastor.  Nancy originally attended Bethany Baptist Church in Spotsylvania County.  She was raised in the church from a very young age and accepted Christ at the age of 8 in Vacation Bible School.   In addition to her leadership of Sunday School and VBS, Nancy serves as editor of the church bulletin.  She has three children and three granddaughters.  In her spare time, she enjoys socializing with friends, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.