About NHM

The CME church believes that the Holy Spirt is God's continuing presence in the world, empowering the church to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and fulfill its mission of saving and serving all humankind. The mission of the CME Church is to be disciples of Jesus the Christ by serving individuals, communities, and the world as the repres

The CME church believes that the Holy Spirt is God's continuing presence in the world, empowering the church to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ and fulfill its mission of saving and serving all humankind. The mission of the CME Church is to be disciples of Jesus the Christ by serving individuals, communities, and the world as the representative, loving presence of God and as witnesses to God's salvation and grace. 

Rev. Karimah M. Bailey-Emeh is a California native. She served honorably in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer. After service to country, she worked as a Police Officer for Seattle Veterans Affairs. She retired from civilian employment in 2019 to focus on full-time ministry.

Rev. Bailey-Emeh received her Bachelor of Arts

Rev. Karimah M. Bailey-Emeh is a California native. She served honorably in the United States Army as a Military Police Officer. After service to country, she worked as a Police Officer for Seattle Veterans Affairs. She retired from civilian employment in 2019 to focus on full-time ministry.

Rev. Bailey-Emeh received her Bachelor of Arts in Religion at Luther Rice College and Seminary where she is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity. She is the wife of 1st Gentleman, Chisomaga C. Emeh and mother to 4. She is a published author and lover of fine arts. She is an active member of the NAACP and mentors’ youth in surrounding communities.

Rev. Bailey-Emeh has devoted her life to God and to a ministry that seeks to inspire others toward discipleship of Jesus the Christ through investigative study, teaching, and preaching of God’s Word that reveals His divine character in ways that realistically and practically apply to the lives of present-day Believer’s.

She accepted her call into ministry in 2004 under the leadership of her grandfather, Presiding Elder (emeritus) Rev. James E. Smith, Sr. and after 19 years of local ministry, in 2023 Rev. Bailey-Emeh became the proud pastor of New Hope Ministries.

I was certified in 2013 after my long battle with mental illness. I thought that my experience would best shared with those that are struggling with mental wellness and seeking a different was to manage it all. I am a Hope Agent and I am here to help empower you, to offer resources, skills, and mental wellness tools to get you to your des

I was certified in 2013 after my long battle with mental illness. I thought that my experience would best shared with those that are struggling with mental wellness and seeking a different was to manage it all. I am a Hope Agent and I am here to help empower you, to offer resources, skills, and mental wellness tools to get you to your desired outcome. Whether it be mental wellness, co-occurring disorders, homelessness, unemployment, or any other life situation that has stolen your hope. 

I will hold the hope for you until you are able to hold it for yourself

Certifications:

- Life Coach

- Peer Counselor Specialist

- Mental Health First Aid

- Crisis Prevention