Leadership
Our team of leaders provide encouragement and direction for the congregation... to result in serving Jesus, one another, our community, and through world missions together. Here's some encouraging verses from our team!
Neil Schindler
Lead Pastor
Pastor Neil Schindler joined Hope Church in October 2023. Neil received his Master of Divinity degree from Bethlehem College &Seminary in 2012. Neil and his wife Kayla have five children. Neil's hobbies include storm chasing/spotting (NWS spotter), golf, ultimate frisbee, broomball, and strategy board/card games. Neil's primary ministry interests include Christian education and discipleship (through the local church, and college or ministry training settings), youth/college/young adult ministry, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, small groups, worship (singing and planning), pastoral fellowship groups, missions, and prayer.
Aaron Mork
Elder Chairman
Encouraging Verse: John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.
Steve Nelson
Elder
Encouraging Verse: Romans 12:2
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - his good, pleasing and perfect will.
John Stelter
Elder
Encouraging Verse: 1 Thessalonians 3:12
May the Lord make your love increase and overflow for each other and for everyone else, just as ours does for you.