Pastoral Staff

Ben Tietje, Pastor

Ben first came to New Hope in 2017 when he was called as to serve as Director for Youth and Family Ministries while finishing his seminary degree. Ben has served as both an Assistant and an Associate Pastor at New Hope, and was formally called as Pastor in 2023. Ben is active in Piedmont Triad Presbytery, having chaired the Church Planting & Missions Committee and serving on the Temporary Session for the Presbytery’s newest Church Plant, Immanuel High Point.

Ben grew up in many places, but considers both Western North Carolina (where he grew up during his High School years) as well as the Triad region of North Carolina “home.” He attended UNC-Greensboro (BS, ‘11), completed his theological training at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte (M.Div, ‘18), and served his pastoral internship at Christ Church Greensboro (PCA). He recently had the privilege of taking part of an Anago Partners Fellowship (‘23) where he received pastoral and leadership assessments, training, and coaching. Ben is married to Leigha. They are the parents of three daughters.

Matthew Hutchens, Assistant Pastor

Matthew began serving with New Hope in the Fall of 2023. As Assistant Pastor, he helps with general pastoral duties such as preaching, helping lead Sunday worship liturgy, as well as visitation, counsel, and prayer. Matthew also helps bring advice and counsel to the Session in shaping the mission and vision of the church, as well as having a hand in shaping children’s and youth discipleship.

Matthew graduated with a B.S. in Christian Ministry from Piedmont International University (‘18) and received his theological training at Beeson Divinity School (M.Div, ‘23). During his time at Beeson, Matthew served on staff at Oak Mountain Presbyterian Church (PCA) in Birmingham, AL. Matthew completed his ordination examinations in 2024 making him a Teaching Elder in the Presbyterian Church in America.

In addition to his work at New Hope, Matthew is a Middle School Bible Teacher at Redeemer School, a local Christian School in Winston-Salem, NC. Matthew is married to Allie, and they are proud parents of a young son.

Ruling Elders

• Frank Mannuzza

• Billy McGlaughon

Deacons

• Rob Bartlett

• Darrel Bolen

• Scott Bolen

• Terry Deakle

• Greg Stiling

• Mark McKenzie

• Todd Stephens (Deacon Chair)

Deaconesses

• Elaine Martinez

• Judy Wilkins