Our Staff
David Speakman
Senior Pastor
Ethan Smith
Pastor for Congregational Life and Discipleship
Lisa Applegate
Director of Children's Ministry
Sarah Beam
Communications & Ministry Systems Specialist
Emi Holman
Director of Student Ministry
Anna Otto
Coordinator for Connections and Girls Discipleship
Olivia Morganti
Children's Ministry Assistant
Allison Murfee
Office Assistant
Hal Roach
Sexton
Sierra Starnes
Deanne Trollinger
Director of Women's Ministry
Wilson Whitten
Director of Worship
Melissa Williard
Director of Administration
Elders
The elders (collectively known as the Session) are a “band of brothers” elected by the congregation who vow to bring glory to God by serving the church family through regular prayer, encouragement in God’s revealed Word, and shepherd-like service to Hope Church’s members and friends.
Andrew Applegate
Ruling Elder
Dudley Bell
Ruling Elder
Frank Chen
Ruling Elder
Delane Clark
Clerk of the Session
Ned Erickson
Ruling Elder
John Gathara
Ruling Elder
John Lenham
Ruling Elder
Larry McGee
Elder Emeritus
Tom Nicholson
Elder Emeritus
John Petty
Ruling Elder
Ethan Smith
Teaching Elder
David Speakman
Teaching Elder
Jeff Trollinger
Ruling Elder
Blair Whitworth
Ruling Elder
Deacons
The deacons (collectively known as the Diaconate) are a “band of brothers” elected by the congregation who vow to bring glory to God through deeds of mercy, generosity and practical service to Hope Church’s members & friends.
Charles Ashton
Deacon
Dick Erali
Deacon
Mark Evans
Deacon
Nick Hansell
Deacon
Ernie Hobbs
Deacon
Michael Mitchell
Deacon
Tim Musser
Deacon
John Reed
Deacon
John Spainhour
Head Deacon
Ben ZumMallen
Deacon
MERCY NEEDS AND DEEDS
The deacons are eager to assist members of Hope Church in areas of need that require knowledge a member doesn’t have or is unable to do physically. This includes tasks such as changing light bulbs, small repair jobs, dusting ceiling fans, removal of large tree limbs, etc. You may not have the need yourself but may know of a fellow member that has need but would hesitate to ask.
MERCY FUND
This fund serves members’ needs that the mercy fund committee decide warrant church financial assistance. Generally, this involves immediate temporary needs such as housing, food, utilities expenses, and/or medical care. Additional financial needs are also considered for assistance.
Women's Care Team
The Women’s Care Team is a group of women here at Hope who are ready to walk alongside and provide support as you go through a difficult season. In partnership with the Deacons, we can talk with you and help you in a variety of ways. Whether it be organizing meals or childcare, sending encouraging texts and emails, praying with you, or many things in between, we are here for you.
You can contact us by email at womenscareteam@hopechurchws.org. You can also reach out to care team members directly. The members of the Women’s Care team are Tori Petty, Sami Bills, Melissa Faulkner, Jessica Shore, Emily Short, Lilla Capellari, Sage Stringfellow, Denise Coulter and Deanne Trollinger. Confidentiality will be respected and maintained.