Meet our leadership

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Derek Jennings - Lead Pastor

Derek Jennings helped start Hope Church in 2012. Since then, he has served as Hope's lead pastor. Derek is married to his wife of 25+ years, Joanne.

"The best is yet to come!" - Pastor Derek

Jenny Schaefer - Executive Pastor

Jenny Schaefer helped start Hope Church in 2012. Jenny serves as the Executive Pastor at Hope. Jenny is married to her husband, Trey. Jenny loves football and mystery novels.

"God's doing a new thing in our region." - Pastor Jenny

Melissa Carter - Student Pastor

Melissa Carter joined the Hope Church leadership team in 2015 as the pastor of student ministry. Melissa loves dogs and Star Wars.

"God's plans for your life are better than you can imagine." - Pastor Melissa

Daniel Chase - Director of Kids Ministry

Daniel Chase joined the Hope Church leadership team in 2016 as the director of kids ministry. Daniel is currently completing his Master's degree in early child development.

"God is a father to the fatherless." - Daniel

Eve Prentice - Administrator

Eve Prentice helped start Hope Church in 2012. Since then, she has served as Hope's office administrator. Eve is married to her husband, Tony.

"Jesus cares about you more than you could ever know." - Eve