Our Story

The call to church planting has been on my heart since 2003. I went on a short-term mission trip to Brazil. I kept a prayer journal on that trip, and that is where I wrote for the first time, “I believe God is calling me to plant a church.”

The next year while driving through the Antelope area, I got out of the car to pray because I felt that God was calling me to plant a church in the area. New housing and condominium signs were posted in open fields and I could see a developing area in need of the Savior. I saw the opportunity for a gospel community to connect with people in need. When I shared this with my wife, Sarah, she was sure of the call but unsure of the timing. We felt we needed much more ministry experience and growth before we could take on the task.

Over the past 15 years, God has been developing me as a leader and minister, equipping me with the skills to plant a new church with my family. I graduated from William Jessup University with a Bachelors in Christian Leadership, and then went on to get a Leadership and Ministry Certificate from Western Seminary. I became a licensed Pastor at Arcade Church in Sacramento in 2006 and have been helping people learn and apply the Gospel. We Launched Hope Community Church in March of 2019. Since then we have seen many people start a relationship with Jesus. We are grateful to be part of an amazing community.