Ben

Ben joined the Hope Church staff in the summer of 2025. He comes to the Triad after planting and pastoring a church in St. Francisville, Louisiana for 7 years, preceded by 10 years as an RUF campus minister at the University of Southern Mississippi.  Ben met his wife Marianna during his last year of seminary in her hometown of Jackson, MS. They were married in 2008 and have 3 kids (Benji 2011, Henry 2013, Missye Rhee 2018). The Shaws love travelling, being outdoors, building friendships, and cheering for the Ole Miss Rebels.

Ben enjoys reading, art, bicycles and will play, watch, and talk about golf with anyone who is willing.

Ben observes Sabbath on Mondays.