Leadership
Chris and Megan Frye
Lead Pastors
Pastors Chris & Megan Frye were selected as lead pastors for New Hope Church on July 24, 2016. Returning to their home state of Louisiana has literally been a dream come true! Chris and Megan along with their children, Addilyn, Emerie, and Gabriel believe the Call of God has led them to join the New Hope Family here in Eunice. Their prayer is that as many as are willing will join us as we "Discover God's Will Together!"
Weston and Kelsie Weaver
Executive Pastor
Weston and Kelsie Weaver joined our staff in January 2017 and serve as our executive pastors. They also oversee our student and connection ministries! Originally from Shreveport and Minden, La, they actually met through their friends and family, Pastors Chris and Megan. Weston and Kelsie have been serving in full-time ministry since 2011. They have three daughters, Kamrie, Kynnlie, and Karys.
Dylan and Sierra King
Young Adult and Discipleship Pastor
Dylan and Sierra joined our staff in July of 2019. Dylan is originally from Crowley, Louisiana, while Sierra is from New Orleans. They have a desire to see people grow in their relationship with Christ and discover their purpose and calling within the body of Christ. Their vision here at New Hope is to invest in people’s calling to ministry through SUM and see people discipled & delivered through Small Groups and Freedom Groups.
Latisha and Blake Smith
Worship Pastor
Latisha joined our staff at New Hope in August 2020 and serves as the Worship Pastor. Her heart is to help other worship leaders utilize their gifts and talents to create an atmosphere for people to encounter God’s presence. Recently married, Latisha and Blake find great fulfillment serving in ministry together at New Hope. Latisha also runs her photography business and teaches music lessons.
Lydia and Aaron Carter
Children's pastor
Lydia joined our staff in July of 2017 and has a heart for Kids. Born and raised in Minden Louisiana, Lydia didn’t travel far from home serving at her home church in Bossier for 9 years. Her heart and passion is to partner with families to see to it that Children’s lives are changed. Her husband Aaron serves as our Student Worship Leader and assists our Worship Department. Aaron & Lydia have two wonderful children, Genesis and Judah!
Paige and Will Taylor
PASTORAL assistant
Paige joined our staff in December of 2021 and serves in our office as an Assistant to our Pastors. Moving from Texas to find their new home in Eunice, they believe in the Vision here at New Hope.
Connie and Kent Stagg
Chief Financial Officer + Office administrator
Connie has been employed at New Hope since June 2021. She is currently serving as our CFO, Office Administrator, and Next Gen Pastor. She and her husband Kent have been married since 1991 and have four grown children and 8 grandchildren. Connie also owns her own Photography business (Stagg Creations) and serves in Children’s Ministry.
Micah + BAILEY Granger
Student + Media Pastors
Micah joined our staff in March of 2020 and serves as our Student + Media Pastor. Micah + Bailey got married in July of 2022. As well serving as pastors, they also run their own Wedding Photography and Videography business.
Monica Pelloquin
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Monica was born and raised in Basile, just up the road from New Hope. She began listening to services online and then joined New Hope in 2019. She has a servant’s heart and serves her family with all that she has. Her children are Brennan, Hunter, Ethan, Jeslyn, and Easton. She is gifted in the ministry of helps and finds joy in being apart of her growing church. She is an overcomer and loves the Lord. She also loves to encourage those around her to walk in their full potential.
Tanner Matte
Campus Coordinator
Tanner joined staff in August of 2022 and has served under Pastor Lydia for the past 5 years. Originally from Richard, Tanner is proud to call Eunice & New Hope home.