Meet Our Staff

Pastor Steven F. Pace is originally from Columbia, SC. Steven has a degree in Business as well as a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies from Columbia Bible College and a Master of Theological Studies from Columbia International University Seminary. Pastor Steven has also taken courses from Chafer Theological Seminary, Andersonville Seminary, and Moody Bible Institute. Steven’s primary focus is on proclaiming Christ Jesus and the gospel through prayer and the teaching of God’s Word. He also enjoys ministering through various pastoral care ministries and oversight of the local church.

Tonya is a graduate of the University of South Carolina and currently serves as principal ofMcDonald Green Elementary School. Before accepting the call to serve at New Hope, Tonya directed music at Flat Creek Baptist and Sand Hills Baptist in Kershaw. She has also served as youth director at Camp Creek Baptist in Lancaster and Buffalo Baptist in Kershaw and Flat Creek baptist. Tonya is married to Randy Hunter and has two children, Tiffany and Evan. Music is truly her passion and considers herself blessed to be able to serve the Lord as Music Director at New Hope Baptist Church.
