Through the Presbytery of Hartford and the Connecticut Missionary Society,  Rev. William Wick of New York and  later, Rev. Joseph Badger were the first ministers to be funded to serve the Connecticut Western Reserve (Ohio Territory).  Having news of minister in Youngstown, Ohio, a representative of the forming congregation of Hopewell  met with Rev. William Wick.   Joseph Badger arrived in the fall of 1800 and stayed in Youngstown.  William Wick took on congregations in Youngstown and  Western Pennsylvania (Hopewell).  Wick preached as early as 1799 in private houses in Youngstown and Western Pennsylvania.  Between 1799 and 1801, Wick served a congregation in Youngstown, Hopewell and Neshannock (formed out of Hopewell, later moved to New Wilmington).  The congregations prospered under the faithful ministry of Rev. Wick.  In 1802, the Synod, requested that Wick remain with Youngstown and Hopewell, leaving Neshannock without a pastor for a few years.

Of Puritan decent, William Wick was born on Long Island, New York, June 29, 1768.  In 1790, Wick, moved to Washington county, Pennsylvania, and married Miss Elizabeth McFarland in 1794.  His wife encouraged Wick to pursue an education in ministry.  Completing the theological academical course at Cannonsburg in 1797 under the direction of Dr. McMillan.  The newly formed Presbytery of Ohio on Aug. 28, 1799 licensed William Wick to preach.  In 1803 the religious interest grew through the Second Great Awakening resulting in congregations being  able to support Rev. Wick.

Rev. Wick taught school in the log cabin meetinhouse at Hopewell, which was attended by William Holmes McGuffey and his sister Jane.  McGuffey studied under Wick until his death, when McGuffey was 14.  McGuffey's parents and grandparents are interred at Hopewell Cemetery.

A severe cold set in on Rev. William Wick in 1814 that affected his lungs.  Faithfully, Rev. Wick continued to preach during the winter.  His strength rapidly failed and died at Hopewell March 29, 1815 at the age of 47.  Faithful during his sixteen years of ministry.

The membership of the Hopewell Congregation greatly increased as a Revival swept through the area between 1801-1803.  The revival was the Second Great Awakening (1790-1840) that was sweeping the nation from New England, through New York State sweeping through Pennsylvania the Ohio Territory into Kentucky.  The "Conviction that the Dawn of the Millennium" was at hand.  Evangelists would travel the region preaching.

Many churches, including Hopewell, were visited during revival seasons with the "Falling Service."  Men and Women would fall off their seats in the meetings, even off their feet, and lay in a state of partial unconsciousness, unable to move for ten, twenty, even thirty minutes, and in some instances longer.  The effects were VARIED and WONDERFUL.  No physical cause could be assigned for their state, sometimes the individual  was happy and sometimes in great anguish of spirit.  Although appearing unconscious, persons affected could understand and reflect on what what they heard and saw when in full consciousness.  

People were cautioned to resist giving away to feeling:  but these manifestations were BEYOND HUMAN CONTROL.  It was surely the work of the LORD's hand, and He alone has the explanation thereof.  

Hopewell, formally organized in 1800, had congregants from across the region (Mercer, Plain Grove, New Castle, Mahoning, the Ohio Territory) in attendance. Another congregation in Youngstown was also pastored by Rev. William Wick.  The congregation grew.

Neshannock Presbyterian 1802. NESHANNOCK As the congregation grew, some attending from New Wilmington proposed the idea of separating and forming their own congregation in New Wilmington.  As the Neshannock congregation was formed; the Synod met concerning the pastoral charge.  Rev. William Wick was to remain with Youngtown and Hopewell.  Neshannock became "vacant" (without a pastor) for several years.

Pulaski Presbyterian 1837.  PULASKI Members at Hopewell formed a new church in the Village of Pulaski, establishing Pulaski Presbyterian June 19, 1837.  Records state that the congregation met, A. Wright was chosen chairman.  Resolved, that the sense of the congregation be taken with regard to a congregation being organized in Pulaski.  The vote being taken, it was carried in favor of a congregation being organized.

Coitsville Presbyterian 1837. COITSVILLE A new church was organized in Coitsville, Ohio.  Hopewell dismissed members desiring to attend at Coitsville.  April 12, 1837, a number of members were dismissed to connect themselves with a church being organized at Coitsville, Ohio.

Nashua Orthodox 1950.  NASHUA Remodeling projects at Hopewell Presbyterian and the New Bedford United Presbyterian (Deer Creek) caused some people to leave and form Nashua Orthodox Church that met in the old Nashua, one room, School.