OUR TEAM
These are just a few of the faces behind the scenes, at Hope Church we are all one big 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
Andrew Gardner
Lead Pastor
Andrew started as our lead pastor in 2021, he loves Jesus and seeing new leaders released to serve him. In his spare time he enjoys wood turning.
Jamie Haxby
Assistant Pastor
Jamie is married to Alisha and has a daughter called Flora, he loves all things creative and outdoors but most of all loves seeing people transformed by the presence of God.
Jane Osborne
Elder
Jane is married to Ed and with four children; Levi (24) Matthew (19) Daniel (16) and Naomi (14). She works as a community midwife in Lancaster, and have always had a big heart for women and families. She's experienced God’s healing power in her own life and seen what a difference prayer and trusting in God makes so she especially love praying with others for breakthroughs.
Nanette Wilkinson
Lay Delegate Elder
Nanette is married to Harry, has 2 married daughters & 3 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 also is an avid reader & can often be found with a book in her hand.
Steve Ellershaw
Elder and Life Groups Lead
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.
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 gives us so that we can release finance for ministry and to unlock our potential.
Skyler Ehly
Technology
Skyler oversees our tech stuff, he's from Pennsylvania in the United States and came to Lancaster to earn his Master's degree. He loves computers, technology and playing the occasional videogame.
Harry Wilkinson
Welcome Team
Harry is married to Nanette, has 2 married daughters & 3 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.