"For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

Romans 8:32-33

My name is Avery Acton. I have had the privilege of attending New Hope my whole life. I studied interpersonal communication and political science at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I have had the honor of studying God's word under the mentorship of many Cumberland Presbyterian pastors. Pastor Donny has been very influential in my life both as my spiritual leader and also as my dad. I feel a strong call on my life to serve God by teaching our youth. The church can only be as strong as the next generation of believers and it is our duty to help them grow in their faith.