Meet the Teams.

Dozens of Hope attenders have busily been preparing for the launch of CityBranch. Are you a Hope attender interested in being involved on a team or teams preparing for the launch of CityBranch? Contact one of the people listed below to get involved with bringing Hope to Des Moines!

Adult Ministry, Connections, and Care

Rick and Lesa Klouda; lesaklouda@yahoo.com

This team is identifying and preparing for adult classes, small groups, support, recovery and care groups and welcomes anyone with a heart to reach out to adults in the area.

Community Relationships

David McCord; david.mccord@drake.edu

Do you have a heart for developing relationships in your neighborhoods? This team is focused on missions and relationship building opportunities outside the walls of CityBranch.

Children's Ministry and Nursery

Laura McCord, Children's; mccordlaura@perry.k12.ia.us; Jodi Prideaux, Nursery; kofk@dwx.com

What a joy to prepare to reach out and share the everlasting love of Jesus Christ with kids and their parents! This team has been researching and preparing to develop effective, safe, and joy filled children's ministry in accordance with Hope's deep value for children.

Prayer

Jeana Wescott; jeanawescott@yahoo.com

Here's a powerhouse team that is not only praying, but developing a vision for learning about and equipping people for prayer@CityBranch. They are dreaming about a possible Prayer and Healing ministry service near the city similar to Hope's monthly service.

Student/Youth Ministry

Katie Bogue; catbogue@hotmail.com

Thousands of youth live and go to school in the area who are longing for authentic connection and relationships that show them that God is not irrelevant, but that He offers new life, excitement, and lasting value. CityBranch will open its doors to youth in many ways.

Worship Music, Design, and Media Support

Paul Gratton; pgratton01@hotmail.com or CityBranch Director Jon Anenson; jon.anenson@hopewdm.org

A deep and grounded mix of tradition and creative vision is emerging for worship@CityBranch that will reflect not only what Lutheran Church of Hope values and does well, but a true attempt to be relevant in a very diverse area of the city. Worship music practice has already begun and more musicians are welcome! This team is also developing the sound and media plan for CityBranch.

Administration, Communication, Web

Linda Ruble; Jlrubes@mchsi.com

This team is dedicated to creatively supporting the work of the satellite through communication and administration, preparing welcoming materials, flyers, newsletters, a web site, and more.

If you have a gift or calling for any of these areas, join the team!

If you still have questions, read our Frequently Asked Questions about Hope CityBranch's development.

For more information about Hope's satellites, read our General Frequently Asked Questions about Hope's satellite ministry.