Bishop Dr. Richard Angelo Leaphart-Mack
Senior Pastor, New Hope Christian Ministries

Bishop Richard Leaphart-Mack is a native of Jersey City, New Jersey. He has been married to Synetra since October 1988, and they are the proud parents of biological daughters, Senora Ra’shell and Rachel Angelique Leaphart and fraternal parents of nieces Menyada Shannon and Maurita Johnson and one grandchild, Aiden Richard. 

Bishop George Hoke licensed and ordained him for ministry at the All Nations Church of God in 1997. Pastor Leaphart was appointed Assistant Pastor of the All Nations Church of God in January 1998.

Knowing the calling God had placed on his life, and yielding to the voice of the Holy Spirit, Pastor Leaphart founded New Hope Christian Ministries in July 2001. The ministry is centered and grounded upon the Word of God and has been under the spiritual covering of Bishop Eddie L. Long, Senior Pastor of New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, since December 2002. As a faithful son of Bishop Long and the Father’s House Ministry, Bishop Long appointed him as an Ambassador in the Father’s House, to help shepherd other pastors along the way.

Through the power and anointing of God, New Hope Christian Ministries has grown throughout the years. The church began in Pastor Leaphart's home with only a hand full of members in July 2001 and relocated to the Chapel Hill Elementary School in Decatur, Georgia, in January 2002 . New Hope transitioned into its previous place of worship 2999 Flat Shoals Road and has continued to grow, as God has added on daily as such that should be saved. In March 2003, this church location was dedicated unto the Lord by Spiritual Leader, Bishop Long. In April 2011, God saw fit to bless New Hope with its current location of 1738 Fairview Rd, Stockbridge, Ga 30281.

Pastor Leaphart sees himself as only a vessel in which God has chosen to deliver His word in truth and righteousness. New Hope Christian Ministries, under the impeccable integrity of Pastor Leaphart, continues to serve as a beacon of light for the community whose goal is to bring “HOPE” to them that are without hope, to edify and grow disciples for the Kingdom of God; Knowing that one will plant, another will water, as God gives the increase. Pastor Leaphart and the New Hope church family has established a Christian based foundation that provides spiritual growth and focus on the importance of family, unity, faith and finance.

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First Lady Synetra Leaphart was born Synetra Evette Howard on July 14, 1965. She was reared in Atlanta, Georgia by her parents, the late Bishop John D. Howard and Missionary Johnnie Lee Howard. Her parents nurtured her in the ways of righteousness at a very young age. She graduated in the top 10% of her class from D.M. Therrell High School where she was home- coming queen, and very active in several activities during her tenure there. Her post graduate studies, includes but not limited to, an associate degree in Accounting from Atlanta Area technical College as well as certificates in other professional training. She has worked for State government since 1984, where she has continued to grow professionally.

She’s been the proud wife of Dr. Richard Leaphart, since October 1988 and mother of Senora and Rachel, fraternal mother/aunt of Maurita & Menyada Johnson. She accepted the Lord at the age of sixteen and has endeavored to be faithful and to love the Lord with all her heart, mind and strength.

She co-labored with her husband to found New Hope Cathedral in July 2001. The Lord has inspired her to develop several ministries within New Hope. Including, the Daughters of New Hope, New Members Services and a number of other ministries. At New Hope, First Lady Leaphart serves as chairperson of the Daughters of New Hope Ministries. She walks fervently beside her husband assisting him in all his endeavors. She is a constant source of great strength, love and empowerment to others. Her Godly and positive influence has brought many to Christ. She exemplifies the gift of wisdom and knowledge in both the body of Christ as well as the world. Her complete dedication and unselfish service reflect the blessed hope of Jesus Christ for the church.