Tim
Rolen
Pastor Emeritus.
Ordained in 1977, called to New Hope in 1992, and thirty years shepherding one congregation.
Thirty years. One congregation.
Tim Rolen served as Senior Pastor of New Hope Community Church from 1992 to 2022, thirty years shepherding the same congregation. Under his leadership, New Hope grew from a combined 150 members into a thriving church family of over 1,000, remaining debt-free for the final three decades.
Tim graduated from California Christian College with a degree in Biblical Studies and from Fresno Pacific University with a degree in Speech Communications. Ordained in 1977, he has been preaching since the age of fifteen.
Tim also served as President of the Clovis Ministerial Association. Now serving as Pastor Emeritus, Tim still carries a deep passion for preaching God's Word and a desire to make a difference wherever he can.
From the pulpit to emeritus.
Ordained. He has been preaching since the age of fifteen.
Called as Senior Pastor of New Hope Community Church.
Thirty years as Senior Pastor. New Hope grew from a combined 150 members to over 1,000, and stayed debt-free.
Moved into the role of Pastor Emeritus.
Being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.
Philippians 1:6 · A verse he returns to
The Rolen family.
Tim is married to Shelly.
Coffee's on him.
Tim still loves to connect with the New Hope family. Email is the fastest way to reach him, and the office team can help route a message.