Hope Appoints Deacons
There is a huge difference in how churches utilize the office of Deacon. As a church, we continue to forge a fresh look at this biblical office and how it will continue to function in our church. For us, deacons are the administrative/management arm of the church. They either function as a director of an organized ministry of our church community or they are provide administrative leadership with one of our pastors/elders.
We have ordained the following men and women as deacons of Hope Community Church. These members of Hope have committed three years of service in important leadership positions of Hope.
Deacon of Finances (Treasurer) - Josh Ballard
Josh Ballard, Deacon of Finances (Treasurer), has been attending Hope for eleven years. Josh is originally from Redding, California. He and his wife, Faith, have three daughters and one son: Afton, Caris, Porter, and Rinnah. Josh has a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, with a Physics minor from Old Dominion University. Josh has served as an Air Force Reservist, a small business owner, and a Mechanical Engineer. Josh enjoys working with any and all things Apple. Division Leader of Support - Elizabeth Bencheck
Elizabeth Bencheck, Division Leader of Support, has been a member of Hope since the fall of 2005. Although she and her husband John came to us from Texas, she is originally from West Plains, Missouri. Elizabeth is a graduate of Southwestern Assemblies of God University (Waxahachie, Texas) where she received her Bachelors in Cross-Cultural Missions and Associates Degrees in Foreign Language, Media, and English. She currently serves as the Administrator for Hope. Elizabeth is passionate about global missions and enjoys reading, cooking, couponing, relaxing with friends, and playing with her dog.Deacon of Little Blessings - Dawn Brotherton
Dawn Brotherton, Deacon of Little Blessings, has been attending Hope for six years. Dawn is originally from Champion, Ohio. She and her husband, Pete, have two daughters, Rachel and Paige. Dawn has a Bachelors of Science from Ohio State University and a Masters in Counseling Psychology from Central Missouri State University. Dawn’s number one job right now is being a mother to her two girls; she also served in the Air Force Reserve Lt Col working as a Personnel Officer. Dawn enjoys reading and sewing. Deacon of Children's Discipleship - Jason Brown
Mr. Brown was born and raised in Houston, Texas. He earned his BA in Music and Mass Media from Houston Baptist University, where he met the beautiful and charming Mrs. Brown, before moving to Newport News, VA. He earned his Masters of Art in Teaching from Christopher Newport University in December 2007, along with his post professional teaching license.Mr. Brown is married (12 years) to Mrs. Brown, and has 6 bright and beautiful children. Mr. Brown has worn a variety of 'hats' in his life, as a TV engineer, warehouse manager, recorded musician, optometric assistant, and pizza delivery driver. He is currently a 4th grade teacher at local elementary school.
Division Leader of Worship - Mary Campbell
Mary Campbell, Division Leader of Worship, has been a member of Hope for nine years. She is from the Hampton Roads area, currently residing in Hampton. Mary has one son, Paul, and one grandchild, Kaleb. Mary likes to garden, paint, read and watch movies. She has a passion for our church and the future of Hope and for the ministry of Living Waters. Deacon of Special Projects - Adam Carrier
Adam, Deacon of Special Projects, has been a member of Hope since January of 2003. He is originally from California but has lived in Virginia most of his life, most currently in a home in Hampton with two other families. Adam and his wife, Mary-Dawn, have two children: a daughter, Aidyn, and a son, Archer. Adam is currently an Audiovisual Technician at The Mariners’ Museum in Newport News. Adam graduated from CNU with an English degree. He enjoys working with technology and the needy. Deacon - Tim Colson
Tim Colson has been attending Hope for seven years. Tim is originally from Southbury, Connecticut and now lives in Hampton with his wife (Alexis), two daughters (Michaela and Hannah) and son (Timothy). Tim holds a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Regent University, and serves as a Lieutenant in the US Navy Reserve. He also works for Northrop Grumman as a Department of Defense contractor, and co-directs the annual HOPE-sponsored Veneration Film Festival in Newport News. When he’s not working he can be found in the gym with his wife, on the soccer field, or drinking a freshly roasted cup of coffee. Deacon - Sherry Miles
Sherry Miles, Deacon of Five Loaves Food Bank, has been a member of Hope for eleven years. Originally from Texas, Sherry now lives and serves as a member of LivingStone Monastery as Hospitality Director. Sherry has four adult children, Ron, Russell, Melody, and Candi (deceased). She also has six grandchildren and one on the way! Along with serving as Hospitality Director, Sherry serves as Mosaic’s Administrative Assistant. Sherry’s favorite hobby is sewing. Division Leader of Outreach & Missions - Dr. Joanne K. Morse, Ph.D.
Dr. Joanne K. Morse, Ph.D., Division Leader of Outreach & Missions, has been a member of Hope for three years. Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, Dr. Morse now resides in Hampton. She has two children, Lance and Laurie, and three grandchildren. Dr. Morse received her BS from the University of Scranton and her Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Kentucky. She is currently an Associate Professor at Hampton University. Dr. Morse enjoys writing and teaching. Division Leader of Discipleship - Julee Skelley
Austin & Julee started coming to Hope in January of 2009 and say they felt right at home immediately and feel so blessed to have found such a wonderful church! Austin is from Casa Grande, AZ, went to the Air Force Academy, majored in management, and is stationed at Langley, flying the F-22. Julee is from Las Colinas, TX, went to Texas A&M University, majored in Communication, loves to cook, loves to be outside, and sings in the LivingStone House of Prayer. They have a daughter, Zoe Claire, born in April 2010 (not pictured) and a dog, Paxton (pictured).Deacon - Wenzel Soliday
Wenzel Soliday has been a member of Hope for ten years. Originally from Garland, PA, Wenzel now lives in Newport News. Wenzel and his wife, Pam, have four children, Nikki, Tiffany, Debbie, and Tim; and four grandchildren. Wenzel graduated from Electronics Institutes with an Associates in Electronics. He enjoys bicycling, fishing, “anything outdoors.” Deacons of First Glance - Mark & Mary Weisner
Mark was born in Japan and grew up in VA and NC. After graduating Mark moved "back home" to VA. Mary is a California native. She has called VA home for the past 17 years. They married in 1991. After years of unsuccessful fertility treatments and a high risk pregnancy, God gave them a miracle - their son, Jesse. Jesse is a now a vivacious 12 year old boy.As a family they enjoy biking, hiking the Noland Trail, movies, games and entertaining friends and family. They began attending Hope in 2007 and love the feeling of community. They hope to welcome other newcomers and see them grow in their relationship with Christ.
Division Leader of Community Development - John Williams
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