Interim Pastor – Jerry
Jerry has been serving the Quad Cities as a pastor since 2004. He is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Ministry Leadership. He earned an MBA from the University of Phoenix and an undergraduate degree from Western Illinois University and Black Hawk College. Before entering full-time ministry, Jerry retired from John Deere and the military.
He has served at New Hope in Coal Valley, First Congregation (SBC) in Kewanee, and First Baptist in Orion, Illinois. Jerry and his wife Amy live in Coal Valley. They have four children, six grandchildren, and a big golden-shepherd named Scout.
Jerry grew up in Detroit and has traveled the world over. He has the heart of an evangelist, enjoys technology, and loves spending time in God’s wonderful creation.
Pastor (Emeritus) – Jon Sedgwick
As of October 13, 2025, Pastor Jon has accepted a new calling in Missouri. We will miss him greatly and wish him well.
Jon served as the pastor of New Hope since January 2017. Before settling in Coal Valley, he and his wife, Rhadonda, spent eight years involved in church planting through the Send Network of the North American Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. He also pastored churches in Missouri and Tennessee.
Rhadonda is a gifted creative, using her talents as a food photographer for online food bloggers. Jon enjoys woodworking and often assists Rhadonda with her photography projects. Together, they share a love for the outdoors, playing games, and connecting with their community by demonstrating the love of Christ.
They are proud parents of three married children who all reside in Missouri. Their family also includes three granddaughters and two step-grandchildren, who bring them immense joy.
“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” — John 3:30
New Hope Baptist Church
We seek to honor God through worship, serve others in love, and share the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.
706 1st St
Coal Valley, IL 61240
(309) 799-7897
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