Pastors
Matt Sturdevant
Lead Pastor
Matt Sturdevant joined Hope Church in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2002 and has been on staff since 2006. Matt serves as the Lead Pastor at Hope. He has a Bachelor's degree in business, a Masters of Divinity, and is currently pursuing a doctorate degree. Matt is married to Jessica and has two children. In his spare time, Matt loves photography and action movies.
Jerry Roberts
Associate Pastor - Administration
Jerry Roberts joined the Hope Church leadership team in 1998. Jerry is married to Madeline and has three adult kids, six grandkids, and two great-grand daughters.
Brian Cropp
Associate Pastor - Worship Arts & Communication
Brian Cropp joined the Hope Church leadership team in 2006. Brian is married to Glenda and has four kids. He likes writing stories and cooking in the kitchen.
Luke Myers
Associate Pastor - Family Ministries
Luke Myers joined the Hope Church leadership team in 2023. Luke is married to Lindsay and has three kids. He enjoys playing guitar, playing basketball (or really any other sport), spending time with family.
Jeremy Good
Associate Pastor - Connections and Facilities
Jeremy Good joined Hope Church in 2008 and joined the Leadership Team in 2021. He is married to Wendy and has a son. Jeremy enjoys being outdoors and staying active.
Directors
Rhonda Gayle
Kids' Ministry Director
Rhonda Gayle joined the Hope Church leadership team in 2006. Rhonda is married to Kyle, has five adult kids, and a growing number of grandkids. Rhonda likes musicals, long walks, and being with family and friends.
Rick Myers
Groups Director
Rick Myers started attending Hope Church in 1987 and joined the staff leadership in 2021. He is married to Teresa, and they have four kids. Rick enjoys sports and activities and playing with his grandkids.
Jared and Anna Jeffries
Student Ministry Directors
Jared and Anna joined the Hope Church team in 2023. They married in 2021 and enjoy spending time with friends and family.
Coordinators
Rachel Funderburk
Communication and Volunteer Coordinator
Rachel Funderburk joined the Hope Church leadership team in 2022. She is married to Jordan, and enjoys spending time with family and friends, and playing games.
Jake Myers
Groups Coordinator
Jake Myers joined the Hope volunteer staff in the summer of 2022. He is married to Annie with two kids and works full-time as a physical therapist in the area.
Ministry Support
David Ludwig
Minister of Administration
David Ludwig joined the Hope Church leadership team in 2001. David is married to Martheine and has four kids. David likes spending time with his family.
Teresa Myers
Accountant
Teresa Myers joined the Hope Church leadership team in 2014. She has been married to Rick for over 30 years and they have four adult children, two daughters-in-law, a son-in-law, and a growing number of grandkids. Teresa enjoys hiking, reading, hanging out with friends and family, and playing with her grandkids.
Amy Hartwell
Administrative Assistant
Amy Hartwell joined the Hope Church leadership team in 2014. Amy likes spending time writing, reading, and spending time with friends.
Manuel Arreola
Custodian
Manuel Arreola joined the Hope Church team in 2020. He joined Hope Church's membership in 2018 and enjoys spending time watching movies.