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Living Hope has a Head Pastor and an Associate Pastor. The church is led by our Elders with the help of the Board of Administration.
The church is in great hands!
Living Hope is also run by its members. We pay a few of them, but most are Volunteers - Elders, Deacons, and People Using Their God-Given Gifts.
At Living Hope, our pastoral team is comprised of a head pastor and an associate pastor. Meet Jason Pankau, our head pastor,
and Lisa Madison, our Associate Pastor.
Jason Pankau serves as the Head Pastor here at Living Hope. Jason is our newest addition to staff, joining us in early 2024. He and his wife are excited to be moving back to Connecticut after serving in ministry in the inner-city of Chicago.
Lisa Madison has been on staff since 2008. Lisa has served in various roles including youth and administration. She now leads everything involving young families, young adults, and outreach to the community
Life Groups Coordinator
Lorraine establishes Life Groups and works on projects for the office.
ReGenerate/Soul Care Ministry
Anitta teaches ReGenerate during Grow Nights on Wednesdays.
Ministry Coordinator
Jen coordinates and administrates all the various ministries at Living Hope.
Office Volunteer
MB brings her expertise in administration to all ministries that run through the main office.
Youth Leader
Jordan invests in our teens, working with youth to become followers of Jesus.
Worship Leader
Angelo ushers us into the throne room of God.
He still finds himself creating his own songs and enjoying the community of musicians he has invested in all these years.
Elders are prominent in the New Testament as on-going leaders of local churches. Together with our Pastors, the Elders listen for God's leading, chart the course, and set the priorities for the church accordingly.
From Left: Todd Klair, Patricia Ceraso, Lorain Lovejoy, Laurens van de Rotte, Sue Curry, Rick Lutz (not pictured), and Eric Kemerer (not pictured).