Jessica loves to join in where God is at work in the lives of those around her.  Jessica is the Assistant Director, overseeing specific parts of the ministry. Jessica also works with groups that come to the city to serve through our hospitality ministry. 

Riley and Rae add their urban missions experience to our efforts to meet the emotional and spiritual needs of the young people in the neighborhood.  They pour into every young life, working with the kids one-on-one. They mentor and model a godly way of life, showing the love of Christ as they open their hearts to the children.

Amy brings her love and passion for people to be in a personal relationship with Jesus to the community and team. She comes from a background in ministry serving in the college setting and is excited to be sharing the love of Jesus now with the youth in the neighborhood. Her gifts and past experience make her a great fit for leading the day to day as Director of Operations and House Director.

Kasey brings her background in Elementary Education and serving in urban ministry across the U.S. to the team at Hope House.  She loves seeing kids grow in relationship with Jesus and getting to watch God at work in people’s lives and communities.  This makes her a great addition to help in developing Elementary programs and partnerships with local schools.

Chris is from Grand Rapids, MI, he grew up an army kid living in many different places before his college years at Wayne State University and Moody Theological Seminary where he studied discipleship and spiritual formation. It was in his seminary internship with Hope Community Church that he got connected with Hope House. Chris, along with his wife and children, will live at the new Hope House on Essex, overseeing daily life and fellowship there!