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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION

Leading with conviction.
Serving with hope.

Meet the people guiding Hope Over Crisis as we equip local churches to lead through crisis and make the hope of Jesus visible.

Meet Our Board
D. Grant Parker, President and CEO of Hope Over Crisis
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIPD. Grant Parker

President and CEO

A MISSION BUILT AROUND THE CHURCH

Experience in service
of lasting hope.

D. Grant Parker

President and CEO

Grant co-founded HOC with his wife, Megan, bringing two decades of experience in church planting, humanitarian response, and global ministry. He has served in field and headquarters leadership roles with Frontiers, World Relief, Millennium Relief & Development, and Samaritan’s Purse.

Our mission places the local church at the center. HOC’s role is to connect, equip, and resource local believers, so they can serve with skill, courage, and the hope of Christ.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Different experience.
A shared mission.

Explore the people serving
Hope Over Crisis.

10 leaders

D. Grant ParkerPresident and CEO

D. Grant Parker

Charles R. JonesChairman of the Board

Charles R. Jones

Megan ParkerSecretary of the Board

Megan Parker

Matt DeppDirector

Matt Depp

Jenny DeppDirector

Jenny Depp

John TeilhetDirector

John Teilhet

Bethany TeilhetDirector

Bethany Teilhet

Doug BeasonDirector

Doug Beason

Cory GulsonDirector

Cory Gulson

K.J. GulsonDirector

K.J. Gulson

BOARD ADVISORS

Trusted perspective.
Purposeful guidance.

Specialized experience
in service of the mission.

Marketing Strategy

Laurie Atkinson

Laurie advises HOC on marketing strategy, drawing on her experience in communications, public relations, and organizational storytelling.

Professional background
Legal and Governance Matters

Jonathan Luebbers

Jonathan advises HOC on legal and governance matters, supporting thoughtful leadership and responsible stewardship.

Professional profile
WHAT GUIDES OUR LEADERSHIP

Convictions that shape
the way we serve.

Read Our Statement of Faith

Grounded in Scripture.

The hope of Jesus and the truth of Scripture ground our mission and ministry.

Committed to local leaders.

We equip the church already present, strengthening its capacity to serve and remain.

Responsible stewardship.

We value thoughtful leadership, transparent reporting, and care for the people entrusted to us.

REAL HELP. UNWAVERING HOPE.

Let’s begin with a conversation.

Connect with our team to learn more about the mission and your place in it.

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