March, 2018 Thousands of gang members guided and assisted Hope Now For Youth, Inc.

559.237.7215 Two-steps and you're up: A caring relationship plus a job. P.O. Box 5294 Fresno, CA 93755

Wise and successful organizations plan well ahead for their future. In September 2017, Pastor Roger Feenstra and the board of directors began making preparations for leadership succession. At our 25th anniversary banquet last month the board announced its plan.

On March 1st, 2018, Pastor Bryce Naylor was installed as Hope Now’s third executive director, taking the reins from Pastor Roger, who led the organization for 14 years.

Pastor Bryce has been on staff at Hope Now for 13 years and has held various positions including Program Director and Director of Discipleship. Board chairman Corey File stated, “We are glad to promote from within our organization. It allows for greater continuity and a smooth transition, especially since Pastor Roger Feenstra, who is retiring from that position, will continue as a member of the team in another role.”

Pastor Bryce is married to Kara and has four sons, ages 9, 7, 4, and 6-months. He is a graduate of Simpson College (University) and has a degree in psychology and a minor in Biblical studies. Bryce has served in various Christian ministries including Forest Home Christian Conference Center, located in the San Bernardino mountains.

He is also a pastor at Hope Now Bible Church where he leads worship and preaches several times a year. Bryce enjoys reading, coffee, cycling, playing basketball, golfing, barbecuing, and being a loving husband and affectionate father.

Our future is in good hands with a godly and faithful man leading the way.

Find out more about our new executive director by visiting:

www.hopenow.org

Visit us online: www.hopenow.org

Two steps and you’re up:

A caring relationship plus a job, lifts a gang

member from the street into a life of hope and success.

Employers Wanted.

We like donations of cars in good running condition. We pass

those cars on to young men and families in

need of transportation who have proven

themselves worthy. Odd Jobs Needed.

It only takes about $5,000 per year to

guide and assist one young man. Your gift

goes a long way! Thank you for giving

monthly!

Executive Director since 2018

Pastor Bryce Naylor

Retired Executive Director 2004-2018

Pastor Roger Feenstra

Founded 1993 Rev. Roger Minassian

Transformations

© Kelly Pinkham Photography 2018

March, 2018 Thousands of gang members guided and assisted Hope Now For Youth, Inc.

559.237.7215 Two-steps and you're up: A caring relationship plus a job. P.O. Box 5294 Fresno, CA 93755

Pastor Roger Takes On New RoleDuring our succession, Pastor Roger Feenstra is ready to step behind the scenes to help the organization in other ways.Although retiring as executive director he remains engaged in Hope Now. Aside from serving on the board of directors, he will take on two staff roles:Director of Communications and Director of Cambodia Ministries.

Pastor Roger said, “I am excited to be a part of this leadership transition.For fourteen years I have led this wonderful organization, and now I get to be a part in helping it become even greater.”

He remains a Pastor-Teacher in Hope Now Bible Church.

Follow him at www.rogerfeenstra.com

Mout’s wife, Mary, prepares a post-church meal.Mout teaches the Bible in our monthly house church.

Wherever Hope Now exists, in Fresno or across the globe, our mission is the same, Two Steps and You’re Up:A caring relationship plus a job lifts a gang member from the streets to a life of hope and success.In Cambodia, where there are over six hundred deported Cambodian American young men, we spend all of our day discipling and helping men find a way to exist in that difficult land.

Our staff members, Chantha, Mout, and Van, lead the way with house church services and Bible studies. Each day they take time to lift up a man in prayer. Will you please do the same? Pray for our Cambodia efforts, and support us by designating a gift to be applied to our work there.

Find out more at www.hopenow.org

Van (right) prays for Sammy from Tacoma, WA.

Chantha prepares a barbecue with Morn.

Cambodia Corner