Pastor Randy and Michele Royston both graduated from Charlotte High School. They married and lived in Charlotte for three years before moving to Minnesota. In 1979, Pastor Randy graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Pastoral Studies from North Central University in Minneapolis. While in college he served as a youth pastor in Shakopee, Minnesota. He then went on to pastor churches in South Dakota and Michigan before attending the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary in Springfield, Missouri. Upon leaving the Seminary, Pastor Randy ministered in Michigan and Minnesota, and traveled as an Evangelist for three years before coming back to Charlotte.

Pastor Randy has been the Senior Pastor at New Hope Community Church since June of 1995. Michele's calling is to provide spiritual support as a mighty intercessor. She also leads a Sunday School class on Spiritual Warfare.

Pastor Royston also has served as the Development Coordinator for Right to Life of Michigan since October 1994. He has assisted in promoting fund-raising programs and material for Right to Life of Michigan. Randy has maintained a major gift program through personal visits, calls and presentations throughout the entire state. His responsibilities include assisting regional directors and field staff to further the financial and organizational goals of Right to Life of Michigan.

Pastor Randy enjoys hunting and riding his motorcycle.