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Mike and his wife, Marilyn, have been married for over 35 years. They have two children, Matt and Melodie. Matt and his wife, Melanie, live in Albuquerque with their daughter, Lily. Melodie and her husband, Josh, and their three sons, Ethan, Ryun, and Aiden, live in Los Angeles, California, where Josh is attending Talbot Seminary.Mike’s education includes a Bachelor’s Degree from Dallas Baptist College and a Master’s in Religious Education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Ft. Worth, Texas. He has served in various capacities in local churches for over 35 years. Mike and Marilyn came to Hope Church in January of 2005.Forms: Facility Use, Expense Voucher

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Adam and his wife Janai married in 2005 and lived in California where Adam worked as a youth pastor for five years and Janai was a speech therapist. After completing a Master’s Degree in New Testament from Talbot seminary, Adam felt led to do business as mission and encourage other businessmen to see their vocation as mission. Adam’s background in ministry is eclectic from working with youth to missions. While in college at Biola University he worked as the President of the Student Missionary Union. After college he interned for an inner city mercy and justice ministry (Hope for Long Beach) in Long Beach, CA. Adam has a heart for outreach both locally and globally and he longs to see people flourish in all aspects of life.

tromin@hopeevfree.orgTodd grew up in the Chicago suburb of Naperville for all of his young life. He learned there of what God had done for him through His Son Jesus and accepted Christ at the age of eight. His parents raised him in a Christian home. He learned the values and love of Christ from them, and still does today. His faith and direction in life was solidified during a missions trip to Jamaica when he truly surrendered his life to Christ, and he’s followed Him ever since. The journey has been exciting and he’s been through places he never thought he would be, but God has used him and loved him through it all and he would not have it any other way.Todd attended Cedarville College where he graduated with a Bible degree in Christian Education of Youth in 2000. Since then he served in Wisconsin for six years as a Youth pastor, until God called him here to New Mexico in November 2006. He’s excited about what God is doing at Hope Church and feels privileged to be a part of it.Todd and his wife, Leah, have been married for seven years and have four sons, Trace, Kylan, Hudson & Truett.

cfunnell@hopeevfree.orgChaz grew up in New Mexico and Hope Church is the only church he has attended. This church family has seen him struggle and grow in his faith throughout his childhood and young adult years. Charles graduated from the University of New Mexico with a degree in Political Science and English.He married his wonderful wife, Stephanie, in February of 2010 and now enjoys the simple life of a newlywed. He loves hanging out with his four brothers and his sister. He enjoys his Border Collie, August and his cat, Ember. Since being married, Charles has learned the value of a “quiet night at home.”

maranda@hopeevfree.orgMeng Aranda and his family came to Hope Church over 12 years ago from Chicago, IL and have been an integral part of the church body ever since. A native of the Philippines, Meng is an accomplished wood worker and handyman and along with his family, keeps Hope Church’s facilities running smoothly. A fantastic cook, Meng makes the very best egg rolls you have ever tasted! Meng and his wife Mary have been married for over 25 years and have 8 beautiful children.