Eric has been in full time ministry for 18+ years in different places and with differing roles. Eric graduated from the University of North Dakota with a degree in Atmospheric Sciences. He spent a few years as a TV weatherman, but his real passion is to build up the local church and encourage people to follow Jesus. Eric started in ministry in 2008 as a youth pastor and after being ordained, planted a church in 2013. The path from church planter in Duluth to lead pastor of Hope wasn't a straight line, it was full of humbling experiences and learning opportunities. Eric has been happily married to his wife, Jen for 22 years, they have two boys (20, 18) and one big dog (Rex). They love to be outdoors and tackle all sorts of adventures together. Eric enjoys basketball, golf, reading and taking walks with his family.

Jeremy was born in Manila, Philippines and raised in Omaha. He went to Westside H.S. and engaged in a host of musical activities from jazz band to community groups and show choirs. He studied Mechanical Engineering, graduated from Texas A&M and returned to Nebraska where he met Rosalind, his wife now of 11 years. He joined Hope Church in 2019 and is excited to serve in the ministry through worship. Jeremy and Rosalind enjoy spending time with their daughter Emelle who really loves to draw and sing, their first son Eliam who has really taken up playing the piano on his own (ask him to play his Kirby song sometime), their third child Miles who is now the resident percussionist, and the newest edition, Maxwell. All of Jeremy’s hobbies take a back seat to his newfound love of pickleball!