JONATHAN FISCHER - PASTOR

Jonathan grew up in Wappingers Falls, New York, and attended Calvin Theological Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan. After graduating in May 2013, he moved to Bangor, first serving as Intern Pastor at New Hope and then as lead pastor beginning April 2014. Jonathan has coached high school tennis and soccer in Bangor. He enjoys woodworking and all outdoor activities. Jonathan and Minet were married in July 2015, and their daughter Susanna Elise was born October 2018.  They (along with their dog, Clemmie) are privileged to be part of New Hope Church. 


You can reach Pastor Jonathan by e-mail at jfischer@newhopebgr.org  or by calling the church office at 207-992-2223.

JON BERGMAN - ELDER & WORSHIP LEADER

Jon has served as New Hope’s Worship Leader since 2010, and was ordained as an Elder in 2017.  Jon’s father, Carl Bergman, was the planting pastor of New Hope.  As is common with pastor’s families, the Bergmans moved around frequently.  Jon grew up in Grand Rapids, MI; Bakersfield, CA; South Windsor, CT; and Orono, ME.  Jon attended Calvin College for a portion of his bachelors and is currently completing this degree in Computer Information Systems at the University of Maine Augusta.  Jon works as a Clinical Application Analyst at Northern Light Health.  He married Naomi in 2011, and they have three children: Addie, Abe, and Johanna.  Jon enjoys the outdoors, gardening, and roasting coffee.