Ministerial Staff

Rev. LaNesha DeBardelaben
Assistant Pastor

Rev. LaNesha Debardelaben, Asst. Pastor

Reverend LaNesha “Lynn” DeBardelaben has a heart for God and a love for humanity. She received Christ at age 12 under the influence of her grandmother. She taught in Christian education for numerous years. Under her mentor Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr., she was ordained as a deacon at New Hope in 2018, licensed as a minister in 2019, and ordained in 2023 where she was also installed as New Hope's Assistant Pastor. She is Chair of the New Hope Community Development Institute Board of Directors, a nonprofit that aims to build affordable housing as well as educational and economic empowerment opportunities for people of color in Seattle’s Central District.

She is a gifted administrator that helps people rise and live up to their highest potential. Rev. DeBardelaben is currently pursuing a PhD. Professionally, she is a museum executive and an advocate for cultural literacy. She has been in museum and library administration for over 20 years and is Immediate Past National President of the Association of African American Museums (AAAM) Board of Directors. She cherishes elders and created the African American Elders Circle, strongly believing in the African proverb that says "the youth can walk faster, but the elder knows the road." Following God's direction, she conceptualized the African American Cultural Ensemble (ACE), an inspirational museum choir. With training in Christian counseling, Rev. DeBardelaben is an encourager that helps people on their journey of spiritual maturity. Her verse of inspiration is Isaiah 40:31 “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength. They shall mount up with wings as eagles. They shall run and not be weary. They shall walk and not faint.”

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Suffragan Bishop Janice Davis-Lee
Associate Minister

Sfg. Bsp. Janice Davis-Lee

Suff. Bsp. Janice Davis-Lee is a 4th generation preacher, the daughter of Emeritus Bishop Nathaniel J. & Dr. Addie B. Davis, Sr. in Seattle, WA and the 7th of 13 siblings who all serve in the church & community. She grew up at Bethel Christian Church in Seattle, WA the mother church of the Pacific Northwest District Council, the 13th Episcopal council of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World. Bishop Davis has worked in all capacities of the church while growing up at Bethel. She has used her gift of hope by sharing the gospel to people of different faiths, ethnicity, imprisoned and homeless with a message of hope that makes a change. She shares her story of homelessness, domestic violence, loss of a son to colon cancer, caring for her senior parents, divorce, a new marriage and how to survive life storms through the word of God.

Education

MBA, Healthcare Administration-Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
B.S., Psychology-Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
A.A., Music/Video Busines, Art Institute of Seattle
High School Diploma, Rainier Beach High School, Seattle, WA

Accomplishments

Founder & CEO Archangel Academy Learning Center, President Archangel Academy Board of Directors, Pastored Radical Faith Christian Center for 7 years, Appointed by Seattle Mayor-Council for African American Elderly, Executive Assistant to the Board of Directors for Humble Independent School District, pastoral leadership counseling, Gospel Recording Artist. Music director of Church for All Nations with a membership of over 5,000. A regular guest on the Pacific Northwest Praise the Lord Television Broadcast. She founded the annual Women of W.E.A.L.T.H. (Women Empowered Achieving Living Testimonies of Hope) conference. Founded Janice Davis Ministries a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Annual Mothers Day Gospel Brunch at the Esquire Club in Seattle, Wa. Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors.

She is an associate pastor of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Seattle, WA where Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr. is her pastor. She is well known throughout the community and abroad for her dynamic speaking messages of life.

Rev. Richard Thorn
Associate Minister

Rev. Richard Thorn

Rev. Richard M. Thorn is a licensed minister, educated at the United Theological Seminary and Bible College, Monroe, LA. He completed his studies at A.L. Hardy Academy of Theology in Seattle, WA. with a degree in Biblical Theological Studies Masters Program. Rev. Thorn also received certification from Stepping Higher Academy in Mental Health which is based in San Diego, CA.

Rev. Thorn serves as an instructor for the Livestreamed Sunday School Education Hour and Zoom Prayer Line Ministry which is held on Sundays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.