Reverend Charle R. Harper
SENIOR PASTOR & Saffiatu K. Harper EXECUTIVE PASTOR |
Pastor Russ is a native of Georgia and has been involved in music and ministry since he was four years old. Pastor Russ joined the Army in 1995 and met his wife, Pastor Saffi, in Germany a few years later. While in the Army, Pastor Russ continued to pursue music and ministry. He was part of the Soldiers Chorus in Germany. They both served at Refreshing Fountain Church Of God In Christ. As part of the chorus, Pastors Russ and Saffi were blessed to tour throughout Europe. Upon returning to the States, Pastor Russ became the primary vocalist for the US Army Band stationed at Fort Monroe. He left the US Army in 2008 to pursue the call of God. He received both his undergrad and graduate degrees in Theology from Regent University in Virginia Beach, VA. Pastors Russ and Saffi currently reside in Newport News, Virginia, with their five beautiful daughters.
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Eleanor (Kim) Brooks
PHYSICAL WELLNESS MINISTRY LEADER |
Eleanor Brooks is a native of North Carolina and has been involved in physical wellness and ministry for 26 years. She joined the Army in 1996 and is currently serving as a Career Counselor for the men and women of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command on Fort Eustis. She has two adult sons; Joshua and Kenric. She gained a passion for nutrition and physical fitness due to her past personal experiences with health limitations. Her family moved to Newport News in March 2022 and have been attending Hope Church since April 2022. God called her to lead the women’s wellness ministry in August 2022. She praises God for the ability to move and be active all while ministering with the phenomenal women of Hope Church.
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Youth Leaders
Dominique Harper Aaron Reynolds KT Trent Elder: Elder Vernon Basnight Deacons: Malcolm Reynolds Roger Russo Robert J. Whiteman Administrative Assistant: Chris Van Doren |
Worship Leader:
Karen Reynolds Board of Directors Chris Van Doren Debra West Carteia Basnight, Esq. Trustee: Malcolm Reynolds Roger Russo Bookkeeper: Debi Whiteman |