Living Hope Church is led by a team of elders and deacons. The spiritual responsibility and authority to shepherd the church rests with a group of elders, rather than a single pastor. The deacons support the elders in managing the ministry of the church.
Elders
Tim Dance
Lead Pastor, Elder
pastortim@findlivinghope.com
Pastor Tim leads the team of elders and deacons, oversees the ministry of the church, and cares for the needs of the people. He also preaches most Sundays. Learn more about Pastor Tim.
Matt Kozma
Associate Pastor, Elder
pastormatt@findlivinghope.com
Pastor Matt is directly responsible to oversee discipleship and our junior and senior high youth ministry. Matt also leads with the elders, preaches, and helps care for the people. Learn more about Pastor Matt.
Mike Santoro
Elder
missions@findlivinghope.com
Mike is part of the elder team that shepherds the church. Mike is responsible to oversee missions & church planting.
Joseph Perkins
Elder
men@findlivinghope.com
Joseph is a part of the elder team that shepherds the church. Joseph is responsible to oversee our men’s ministry.
Deacons
Shawn Womer
Deacon of Finances
treasurer@findlivinghope.com
As the treasurer, Shawn is responsible to manage all the income and expenses of the church.
Gary Coggins
Deacon of Facilities
facilities@findlivinghope.com
Gary coordinates a team to arrange the set-up and tear-down for Sunday morning worship at the YMCA.
Patrick Skidmore
Deacon of Children’s Ministry
children@findlivinghope.com
Patrick coordinates Sunday morning logistics for classes and assists the Team Leaders.
Tim Stello
Deacon of Hospitality
hospitality@findlivinghope.com
Tim oversees Greeters, Hosts, and Door Monitors.