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.
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.
Chairman of the Board
Charles R. Jones
Charles brings experience in law, military service, pastoral ministry, and public service.
Secretary of the Board
Megan Parker
Megan brings overseas ministry experience, church administration, and a commitment to encouraging women.
Director
Matt Depp
Matt combines overseas ministry, humanitarian operations, and pastoral service in Boone, North Carolina.
Director
Jenny Depp
Jenny brings overseas ministry experience and a passion for evangelism and discipling women.
Director
John Teilhet
John is a Physician Assistant specializing in orthopedic trauma and injury recovery.
Director
Bethany Teilhet
Bethany is a Nurse Practitioner with extensive internal medicine experience and compassionate patient care.
Director
Doug Beason
Doug brings experience in business ownership, missionary service, and international field operations.
Director
Cory Gulson
Cory brings business leadership, children’s advocacy, and experience serving through Young Life.
Director
K.J. Gulson
K.J. brings healthcare strategy, care management, public health, and business administration experience.
BOARD ADVISORS
Trusted perspective. Purposeful guidance.
Specialized experience in service of the mission.
LAMarketing Strategy
Laurie Atkinson
Laurie advises HOC on marketing strategy, drawing on her experience in communications, public relations, and organizational storytelling.