OUR TEAM
We would love to meet up with anyone who is moving to the area or thinking about coming to Hope Church. We're here to help and equip you in any way we can on your journey of faith and would love to see you step into all God is calling you to here in Lancaster.
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Our Eldership Team
These are the people who take a lead on the spiritual direction of Hope Church
Jamie Haxby
Lead Pastor
Jamie is married to Alisha and has two daughters called Flora and Bethany, he loves all things creative and outdoors but most of all loves seeing people transformed by the presence of God.
Nanette Wilkinson
Lay Delegate Elder
Nanette is married to Harry, has two married daughters & three grandchildren. She runs a busy Interior Design business, but her primary focus will always be Jesus. Her powerful experience of the transforming love of Christ constantly motivates her to reach out & encourage others to put their trust in Him too. Nanette is happiest when surrounded by her family, although she is also an avid reader & can often be found with a book in her hand.
Steve Ellershaw
Elder
Steve is married to Anita and together they have four teenage boys. He runs a small building company with his brother. He is at his happiest when outside either on his bike or walking in the hills. He is a passionate football fan but loves nothing more than seeing Jesus change lives and freeing people from the guilt of sin.
Daniel De La Rey
Elder and Life Groups Lead
Daniel is married to Kirsty and they share 3 children. Zoe, Kyra and Nathan. Daniel works in the corporate world as a marketing analytics manager. GOD has always been central to Daniel’s life growing up in South Africa. Daniel loves to be in the presence of the Holy Spirit and has seen countless miracles, people set free and lives transformed by GOD.
Our Deacon Team
These are the people who take a lead on the practical running of Hope Church
Tim Morris
Treasurer
Tim oversees our church finances so that we are able to wisely manage the resources God has given us and release finances for ministry and to unlock our potential.
Skyler Ehly
Technology
Skyler oversees our tech ministries, he's from Pennsylvania in the United States and came to Lancaster for his Master's degree. He loves computers, technology and playing the occasional video game.
Harry Wilkinson
Welcome Team
Harry is married to Nanette, has two married daughters & three grandchildren. He became a passionate follower of Jesus in 1991 when God radically broke into his life. Harry is a businessman, but first and foremost a Kingdom builder. His primary passion is to see men find their true identity & purpose in Christ. When time allows you will find him in his workshop creating something beautiful from wood - just follow the trail of sawdust.
Paul Murphy
Buildings
Paul recently retired after 49 years of being a maintenance engineer and now gives his time to Hope Church as the building's deacon. He also serves on our Celebrate Recovery team here at Hope; in his spare time, he both like to sail and travel around Europe.
Marie Gildea
Secretary
Ele Wright
Communications
Ele Is married to James and has three daughters. She loves being creative and especially enjoys making jewellery when she has the time. She grew up attending church but really came to know God in her late teens. She is excited to bring people together to work for Jesus.
Our Staff Team
Gracie Roberts
Outreach Worker
Gracie is soon to be married to Caleb and has been living in Lancaster since she went to university there where she studied Geography. Whilst at university, she had an encounter with Jesus that completely changed her life and now seeks to share Jesus with those around her. Her heart is to see others have their lives transformed by God too and come to know Jesus for themselves.