Meet The Pastor
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Pastor Dan Schmitz
I’ve worked with refugees and immigrants in Oakland for nearly 25 years. I was one of the first to join New Hope and am currently its lead pastor. Besides pastoring the church, I am also involved in community organizing, community gardening and programs for families and youth in the neighborhood. I am married to Jan and have a creative, energetic son named Peter.