Our Team

Pastor Gene and his wife Diane have been married since 1979. They have 3 children and 11 grandchildren. Pastor Gene is a graduate from Mid-Western Baptist Theological Seminary and is an accomplished and energetic Preacher/Teacher. He is an accomplished writer of Bible studies challenging the believer to venture into deeper waters. He firmly believes that the mission of the church is to Seek the Lost, Disciple the Rescued, Protect the Family, Be Unafraid of the Truth, Glorify the Father and Prepare for the Return. Come and visit with us and be challenged to discover the journey that God has for you. 

A recent graduate from Liberty University with an MA in Biblical Exposition, Denise is now pursuing a Ph.D. in BE and loves to find new ways to share God's timeless truths to apply to everyday life. Author of Make Up Your Mind (2022), The Bible Tribe Journal & Daily Plan (2020), Shame Off You (2018), and writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries' First 5 app and COMPEL blog, Denise is also a speaker and worship leader with her ministry, Seeing Deep Ministries, and a speaker with Compassion International. Serving in worship ministry for 30 years, A homeschool mom of 5 children for 23 years, Denise and her husband enjoy family time and traveling.

Abigail holds a degree in Christian Elementary Education from Veritas Bible College and has served as a Director of a Christian student camp, as a Christian camp counselor, and an administrator and teacher in children's ministry. Abigail has a heart to disciple children and helps to lead the youth and all student programs here at Good Hope. She is excited to be bringing the AWANA program to Good Hope this fall. When she isn't leading children, she and her husband Mason are serving on the worship team or enjoying time with family and friends. 

Drew comes from a family of youth ministers. His love for the developing of leadership skills in teenagers is evident in his leadership of youth. 

Melinda holds a masters degree in accounting and works for the University of Mary Washington. Melinda and her husband Eugene serve on the worship team together and have three children. 

Larry has been a member of Good Hope for over 35 years. He knows every nook and cranny of our buildings. 

Sam loves to create and share ideas with the world. Through his talents and skills he likes to help people accomplish their goals. Sam is fascinated with all things digital design from websites all the way to a design on a water bottle.