About | Elders

Elder Chairman | Robert Fritch
Ministry Area: Chairman of Elder Board
Time at Hope: 6 years
Robert is excited about the multigenerational nature at Hope church and the strong teaching.
Email: rcfritch@comcast.net

Elder | Jeremy Banik

Ministry Area: Secretary, Liaison to Adult Ministries
Time at Hope: 6 years
Jeremy has a strong passion for drawing men into a deep, authentic relationship with Christ.  He has benefited from getting involved in the Men of Hope ministry through discipleship training, small groups, and service activities for the church and community.  He is excited about the growing number of men at Hope who’s lives have been transformed by joining small groups of like-minded men willing to challenge each other to grow into the self-sacrificing likeness of Jesus Christ.
Email: jeremy.banik@gmail.com

Elder | Dave Bodette
Ministry Area: Liaison to Finance/Administation
Time at Hope: 25 years
Dave loves the friendships, the honest search for answers in the Sunday worship, and he looks forward to witnessing a lot of baptisms in 2012.
Email: debodette7@aol.com

Elder | Jeremy Dencklau
Ministry Area: Liaison to Worship
Time at Hope:
Email: jddencklau@comcast.net

Elder | Jonathan Armerding
Ministry Area: Liaison to Global Outreach
Time at Hope: 12 years
Jonathan loves the music ministry at Hope and is looking forward to continuing great times of worship.  He is excited to be at a church with a vision for global outreach, and a long tradition of church members going out to spread the gospel, both locally and abroad.
Email: armerdingj@aa.edu

Elder | Don Gross
 Ministry Area: Liaison to Deacons, Membership, Communion
Time at Hope: 12 years
Don loves the people at Hope and is excited about the future growth of our church and its increased influence in outreach.
Email: dagross77@gmail.com

Elder | Jim Whenry
Ministry Area: Liaison to Deacons, Congregational Care, Benevolence
Time at Hope: 4 years
It has been a pleasure getting to know as many of the people at Hope as I can. It’s exciting to watch Hope grow in spirit and purpose and I look forward to helping the church grow in our vision while we glorify God. I really enjoy helping others, while I also continue to grow in my salvation. The world is in such a need for a relationship with God and my hope is that we, as His followers, can make a difference.
Email: JimWhenry01@gmail.com

Elder | Mike Kent

Ministry Area: Vice-Chairman, Liaison to Youth Ministry
Time at Hope: 18 years
Mike is excited about our Life Groups and the better sense of community they are developing at Hope.
Email: mikekent2011@gmail.com

Elder | Mark Smith

Ministry Area: Liaison to Local Outreach
Time at Hope: 10 years
Mark has been involved with local outreach at Hope for a long time and is excited about the renewed excitement and emphasis on outreach to our local community at Hope.
Email: mfsmithabq@msn.com