Jesus said, “Therefore
go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching
them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”– – –Matthew 28:19–20 New International Version
Rev. Edwin (Ed) Earl Rutenkroger,
OSL is a native of Greendale,
Indiana and spent his teenage years in upstate New York. He graduated in 1972 from the State University of New York at Buffalo with a B.A. in Music
Education and from Elmira College in 1974 with a MS in Secondary Education. He is currently enrolled in the third year of the five year Course of
Study at Duke Divinity School.
Pastor Ed has committed his life to serving and helping every person, regardless of background and economic status, to achieve their fullest
potential. After 34–years in the public school system he retired as music teacher from Creswell High School in August 2007.
Pastor Ed served as Lay Leader, Worship Leader and Lay Speaker at Windsor United Methodist Church for many years. From 2007 to August 31, 2010 he
was pastor of Chowan Bethany UMC. Some of his church interests are prayer, preaching, teaching the Bible, the poor, visiting the sick and elderly,
and reaching un–churched people. His hobbies include hiking, biking, fly–fishing, kayaking, photography, and gardening.
On September 1, 2010, Rev. Ed Rutenkroger assumed the position of Pastor at New Hope United Methodist Church. Under Pastor Ed’s leadership he would
like to see New Hope UM Church grow in every area of ministry. With a heart and commitment to people of all ages and backgrounds, he is very
concerned about ministry “with the poor” which has led him to serve as the coordinating agency for the Perquimans County Mobile Food Pantry. He also
serves as the Elizabeth City District of the UMC, District Missions Secretary and is a member of the NC Conference Mission Team. He would like to continue to seek ways to
work for social justice in our local community and beyond.
Pastor Ed is married to Linda who retired in 2009 as an Art Teacher at Holmes High School in Edenton. Linda’s interest in art has continued in
photography, digitally enhanced images, intaglio prints, fabric designs and tapestries. She has entered her work in many juried art shows in the
area. Linda is also a very active volunteer with the Southern Siberian Rescue organization.
New Hope UM Church and Rev Ed Rutenkroger are focused like never before on meeting the needs of the New Hope community and providing ministries and
services that impact every area of life. While the commitment to the local community is strong, the Pastor would like to see our international
commitment increase in order to take the message of hope and encouragement to people worldwide.
There is a new generation rising at New Hope UM Church a generation without limits. Pastor Ed Rutenkroger is a proven leader for this generation…a
generation that believes all things are possible!
“Our approach to ministry provides all of us with a wonderful opportunity to grow in both spirit and numbers. The members have greeted me warmly,
supported the ministry of the church, and continue to impress me as we begin our journey together in faith. This is indeed an exciting time in my
life, and I pray that God will bless our ministry to one another”, said Pastor Ed.
You can meet Pastor Ed this Sunday or during the week. He keeps regular office hours at the church. See the office hours posted on this site. But please
call ahead if you need an appointment. Emergencies sometimes dictate that the pastor will be out visiting. Pastor Ed’s office number is: 252–264–3999.
His cell is 252–799–7499. You can also email the Pastor by clicking here.
Attend worship this Sunday and meet Pastor Ed in person!
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