HOPE

UNITED

METHODIST

CHURCH

Hope Church Staff

                                               Senior Pastor

Rev. Dr. Les Towsey is the senior minister of Hope Church.  He received a B.S. in Christian Ministries at Messiah College, a Masters of Divinity at Ashbury Theological Seminary, and a Doctoral of Ministry degree from Wesley Theological Seminary. Pastor Les' passion in ministry is for leadership and youth ministries.

Pastor Les is married to Dr. Carla Towsey and has a daughter Ariela and a newborn son Anson.  He enjoys the outdoors, playing tennis and golf, and watching football.

Minister of Music                    

Kim Murphy is the minister of music at Hope Church, directing the adult and children's vocal and handbell choirs.  She has been serving Hope Church for over 13 years and has a passion for helping people of all ages better appreciate music.

Kim is married to John Murphy and has three sons, Anson, Benjamin, and Jacob.  She enjoys playing music, watching her sons race, and spending time with her family.

         Administrative Professional

Phyllis Mariskovic is the administrative professional at Hope Church.  She manages the church office and coordinates church publications.  She has been serving Hope Church for 10 years.  She enjoys traveling to Ireland, reading, and spending time with her family.