Meet the Staff of HOPE!

Here at HOPE, all of our staff are so glad to get to know you, help you connect, find support, and so much more! Click on anyone’s name to email them. You can also learn more about many of them by listening to the podcast episodes at the bottom of this page!


Pastors

At HOPE, we have a dedicated team of pastors committed to leading and caring for others.

Connect with a Pastor:

Jeff Bills, Lead Pastor

Heather Mandala, Pastor

Rick Court, Pastor

Dave Falcone, Executive Pastor


Worship Arts:

This team works to make worship a powerful experience and an accessible practice for all. Connect with them:

Andrew Barber, Worship Arts Director

Christy Appello, Children’s Music Director

Frank Appello, Tech Director

Suzy Wilson, Worship Arts Assistant

Corey Tyler, Visual Tech Coordinator


Family Ministry

These individuals make up a team of passionate adults dedicated to serving and encouraging 0-18 year olds at HOPE. Connect with them:

Amanda Cavaliere, Preschool Director // Marriage and Parenting Coordinator

Jason Shinn, Youth Director

Erin Kessler, Nursery Coordinator

Kasey Cornforth, HOPE Kids Director

Caitlin Peluszak, Kids Sunday Coordinator


Connect & Serve

Discover ways to be a part of HOPE’s community as an individual or as part of a group!

Ashley Black, Communications Director

Hope Furlow, Assistant to Executive Pastor, Dave Falcone


HOPE’s Office


Building Staff

This team keeps everything in HOPE’s buildings to appear welcoming and run smoothy for everyone!

Doug Wilson, Maintenance

Matt Bills, Custodial Assistant



HOPE Church

Lead Team

HOPE’s leadership is led by a team volunteers who help keep HOPE true to its vision and values while providing guidance and support to staff. To learn more, contact Pastor Jeff. To contact the Lead Team, click here.

2023 Team: Ryan Tomlinson, Jamie Reynolds, Lori Chewkanes, Randy Petersen, Kelly Walenda, Kris Walters, Betty Brown Joynes, Jason Lindsley, Elaine Monticollo