Meet the Team

We do ministry as a Team and every TEAM leader functions as a Coach in order to help people on their journey of serving in areas of ministry service in our Church Community. Our goal is to create a Culture of Coaching: It is our desire at New Hope Fellowship that rather than just creating a coaching structure for leaders, try creating an entire culture of coaching. Imagine a place where everyone has a coach, and everyone is serving as a coach. That would be a place where people ask each other questions and then really listen to the answers. Where people help each other brainstorm options and think through possible courses of action. A place where people pray together and listen for the voice and direction of God together. Where people follow up with each other and ask how their endeavors went and what additional support they might need. We all need someone to come alongside us to help us determine the next faithful step we can take toward our goals in life and ministry. That’s what it means to equip one another for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up (Ephesians 4:12). On very team is an opportunity to make a Difference! Like every team we desire to create a Culture of Health, Development, Honor, and Safety which is in alignment with the Head Coach Jesus Christ! And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17, ESV Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Romans 12:10, ESV

Al Soto

Lead Pastor, Men's Ministry

Al has had many years of being a Pastor as well as at one time he was District Supervisor as well as had a talk show called “GET REAL” for ten years on KFAX. He is married to his lovely bride Valerie for 43 years and they have five sons three who are married to some very remarkable ladies, and they have three grandchildren with one more on the way. Al graduated from L.I.F.E. Bible College with a BA and went to Vanguard University pursuing an MA in Leadership & Spiritual Formation. He is a veracious reader and a nerd who loves the 49ers and likes to laugh. His greatest joy is building teams and loves to equip and develop people into their God given purpose. After 41 years of sobriety from alcohol by the grace of God one of his favorite phrases is “we are all people in process.” He loves serving at New Hope Fellowship because the people are committed to living life like followers of Jesus and no one thinks they have already arrived … and they know how to have fun! His favorite Scripture verse is Ephesians 2:10, that we are all unique pieces of art that the Master Artist wants to put on display for His glory! Al begins every morning making this declaration: “Lord, help Me to Be the Best tool in Your Hands!”

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Jim Wells

Care Pastor, Teaching Team

"In serving at New Hope Fellowship I find great joy in working with a very dedicated Team whose passion it is to see people of all ages and walks of life come into relationship with Jesus Christ. The atmosphere and culture of affirmation elevates everyone to do their best so that our ministry and mission extends to our immediate community and to the world at large."

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Valerie Soto

Office and Finance Manager

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Terri Camy

Director of Children's Ministry

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Nancy Mathis

Women's Ministry Pastor, Prayer Ministry, Teaching Team

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Ranell Coleman

Director of Worship Arts

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Leslie Hansen

New Hope Cafe Manager, Hospitality Team Leader

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Lynda Samples

Associate Pastor, First Impressions

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Paul Samples

Associate Pastor, Care Team

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Allison Wells

Associate Pastor, Teaching Team

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Reed Albertsen

Connection Coach, Young Adults Leader

Reed grew up in Santa Cruz and after a West Coast (Seattle to Los Angeles) and 10 years in the Bay Area he has settled in Sacramento. He has participated, and been a leader, in a variety of ministries over the years including; leading Youth Groups/Young Adult groups, greeting, vacation Bible school, children's ministry and more! He is also a nerd who makes video games for a living (15 years and counting!) and has aspirations to turn these talents toward making games that promote Jesus and His Kingdom. Also a noted foodie and collector of mid-century modern furniture and house plants. The last few years at New Hope Fellowship have been transformative for Reed, learning to walk with the Lord in closer, more personal ways that have reignited authentic desire to follow Him. He started coming because of how genuinely loving the NHF crew was. He desires to reflect both of these things (desire to follow the Lord and be loved) to the wider church through serving on the connections team and leading the Young Adults group.

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Sherry Reilly

Assistant Connection Coach

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Beth Christie

Social Media Content Manager and Graphic Artist

I was born on a fine spring day; flowers were blooming, birds were singing, and the sun was shining. I was raised in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains where I frolicked along the American River and country trails. As a young adult I moved to Maui, where I fell in love, got married and had our son. I love God, family, America, and serving our community. I am excited about the growth and culture here at New Hope Fellowship!

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