Rev. John Davenport

Rev. John Davenport is our Congregational Care Pastor. He comes to New Hope with an extensive background in care as a board certified chaplain. Below is a brief summary of Rev. John's experience. 

Rev. John Davenport, BCC

• Served as Chaplain at Metro State Women’s Prison at Candler School of Theology
• Graduated Candler in 2010, served at Emory Saint Joseph’s Hospital as Chaplain Intern
• Served as Pastor of Mount Pleasant UMC 2012-2013
• Led Small Groups and Studies at Connexion Church, 2013
• Ordained by Oakhurst Baptist Church in 2017, with Pastor Andrew assisting
• Chaplain Resident for the Atlanta VA 2017-2019, including as rehab chaplain for substance use and homelessness
• Board Certified as a Chaplain by the Association of Professional Chaplains in April 2021 
• Worked at Emory, Northside, and Northeast Georgia Hospital Systems
• Currently Chaplain at Kaiser Permanente Palliative Care in addition to his role here at New Hope

Need Congregational Care?
Contact - Rev. John Davenport 
Congregational Care Pastor
(678) 372-6430
jdavenport@newhopeumc.org