LEADERSHIP
Dr. Gary L. Williams
Senior Pastor
Dr. Gary L. Williams, Sr. is the Senior Pastor of Hopewell
Church. Under his leadership, membership has grown from
approximately 70 members to several thousand. Dr.
Williams seeks to transform the lives of many through the
simplicity of the Gospel. He and his wife, Maxine, have 4
children and 4 grandchildren.
Steve Newbill
Executive Pastor
Kevin Smith, Sr.
Pastor of Operations
Trey Smith
Youth Pastor
Trey Smith is the Youth Pastor at Hopewell Church.
The Youth Pastor is responsible for giving directions to the
overall educational and activities ministry of all youth to
promote evangelism and discipleship by planning,
promoting, coordinating, conducting and evaluating the
youth activities of the church.
Tim Carter
Small Groups Pastor
Tim Carter serves as the Pastor of Hopewell’s Small Groups Ministry. In this role, he provides leadership and direction for small groups that meet in various settings, guiding believers in weekly, sermon-based studies to strengthen the church and foster meaningful connections to Christ, the Church, the community, and one another.
Wayne Peterson
Life Groups Pastor
Wayne Peterson serves as the Pastor over Life Groups (formerly Sunday School). In this role, he provides leadership and oversight for adult and youth Bible study, guiding curriculum and supporting teachers as Life Groups meet each Sunday morning to study God’s Word and grow in meaningful relationships.
Anthony Roberts
Hospitality Pastor
Anthony Roberts serves as the Pastor over Hospital Visitation. In this role, he provides compassionate care and encouragement to members in nursing homes and to those unable to attend worship due to hospitalization or surgery, extending the church’s presence through prayer, active listening, and meaningful support.
Kiser Lewis
Prison Ministry Pastor
Kiser Lewis serves as the Pastor over Hopewell’s Prison Ministry. In this capacity, he provides strategic oversight, leadership, and direction for ministry operations across eight (8) correctional facilities, ministering to adult men, adult women, juvenile boys, and juvenile girls