Staff
JOiN ADVENT HOPE TEAM
We're looking for passionate people to help us serve our church and community. Explore our current openings below to learn more and apply.
SABBATH COORDINATOR
Coordinates the logistics and operations that support the church’s weekly Saturday morning gatherings (from 8am-2pm).
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DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY SERVICE & ENGAGEMENT
Designs and coordinates community service initiatives, builds partnerships with neighborhood and city organizations, and equips and deploys volunteer teams.
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EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Supports the pastoral staff and daily operations of the church by executing defined recurring tasks and ad-hoc assignments delegated by pastors.
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Applications close August 1.
Todd Stout - Lead PastorTodd arrived in NYC with his wife Sarah in 2008 to work with Church of the Advent Hope. In addition to his ministry with Advent Hope, he helped create the Urban Ministry Network and Advent Hope Ventures, an incubator for innovative ministry projects, including GTHR. He also serves on the board of Adventists for Social Justice. Todd lives with his family on Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
Michelle Odinma - Pastor for Community LifeMichelle is a 2020 graduate of the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, where she earned her Master of Divinity. Her background in elementary education from Michigan State University has equipped her to bring her teacher training into the work of ministry. With a strong foundation in the creative arts, Michelle spends her time writing poems and songs to inspire others to seek God.
Nicholas Zork - Minister for Worship and the ArtsNicholas is a New York City-based singer-songwriter, music director, and educator. He teaches songwriting at Andrews University, and his work explores how music practices can cultivate inclusive communities and bridge social divides. He has directed collaborative concerts at venues like Joe’s Pub and Apollo Music Cafe, and co-curates Carnegie Hill Concerts, a chamber series that celebrates the diversity of NYC’s artistic community. In addition to writing for other artists, he performs his own folk-oriented music. He lives with his family in Harlem.
Jessica Chagas - Marketing and CommunicationsJessica serves as the Marketing & Communications Manager at Church of the Advent Hope, where she helps tell the story of what God is doing through the church. She oversees branding, digital communications, the website, social media, email marketing, and technology systems that support ministry and community engagement. She is passionate about creating welcoming experiences that help people connect with Jesus and find meaningful community. Jessica enjoys combining creativity, strategy, and technology to help the church communicate with clarity and purpose.