Leadership

Grant and his wife, Megan Parker, founded what is now Hope Over Crisis in 2020, inspired by their own experiences navigating personal and global crises while serving overseas and domestically. Grant holds degrees in Political Science from East Tennessee State University and a Master’s in Intercultural Studies and Bible from Columbia International University. With over 20 years of service in church-planting, humanitarian aid, and para-church organizations—including leadership roles with Frontiers and Samaritan’s Purse—his focus has been on ministry within the 10/40 Window. Now living in South Carolina with their five children, the Parkers are active members of Doxa Church in Myrtle Beach, part of the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA).

Since 2004, Megan has served alongside her husband, Grant, in various supportive roles, including leading teams in challenging foreign contexts and working as an administrator for multiple churches. Early in her college years, Megan felt called by the Lord to full-time motherhood and homemaking to better support her family and their global ministry. After living and serving in South Asia for over five years, Megan and Grant returned to the United States, navigating five state and four international transitions to share the gospel and bring hope amidst crises. A devoted wife and mother of five, Megan has homeschooled their children since 2013 and has been a trusted sounding board to women in leadership, using her gifts to help others discover how God made them for their joy and His glory.

Dale graduated from the University of South Carolina in 2002 with a Doctorate in Pharmacy.  He began his pharmacy career in the hospital where he was born. Dale continued to practice pharmacy in addition to helping plant Doxa Church in 2013.  In 2021 Dale left his career in pharmacy to pursue ministry full-time by enrolling at Grimke’ Seminary.  He received a Master’s in Theology Studies from Grimke’ in 2023.  Dale serves on staff at Doxa Church as Pastor of Mission and Congregational Care. Dale has a heart to see church leaders equipped and encouraged to bring about the kingdom of God in their circles of influence.

Mark Chadwick serves as the Director of International Programs at Hope Over Crisis, bringing over 35 years of leadership experience with international ministries and non-profits, including Wycliffe Bible Translators, Compassion International, and Samaritan’s Purse. His work has focused on equipping and facilitating unity within organizations, with expertise in building effective teams, conflict resolution, and learning and development. At Hope Over Crisis, Mark leads the connecting, equipping, and resourcing of Church-led Crisis Response Networks. Mark brings a rich cross-cultural perspective to his work having lived and worked in Papua New Guinea, China, and the U.S. His background also includes serving as an interim Senior Pastor.  He and his wife, Susan, now reside in Larkspur, Colorado, where they continue to invest in bringing transformation and hope to communities in need.

Rev. Jones holds a law degree from The Ohio State University College of Law and a divinity degree from Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Philadelphia. He served in the Army as an enlisted soldier, later returning as a JAG officer after law school. Following his military service, he practiced law with two civilian firms. Rev. Jones has served churches in southern New Jersey in various roles, including Senior Pastor, Associate Pastor, interim pastor, and youth pastor. He also worked for New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families (DCF) for 25 years, starting as a caseworker and retiring in 2022 from DCF’s legal department. Having lived in eleven states and traveled extensively, particularly to the Far East and the Holy Land, Rev. Jones now resides in Myrtle Beach, SC, with his wife, Irene, and their dog and three cats, continuing to serve God in retirement.

Nate, a proud Hoosier from Indiana, attended Duke University for his undergraduate studies, where he met his wife, Rebecca. After returning to Indiana to complete medical school and his orthopedic surgery residency, Nate and Rebecca moved to Myrtle Beach in 2016 to be closer to her family. They have been actively involved with Doxa Church since their arrival. Nate and Rebecca have two energetic boys, Elijah and Sammy, who certainly keep things lively. Nate has a heart for international missions, having traveled to Tanzania and Kenya four times for trips ranging from 6 weeks to 6 months, where he has worked with the Pan-African Academy of Christian Surgeons (PAACS) to help train African surgeons.

Matt graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Public and Interpersonal Communication and later earned a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Jenny, spent over ten years overseas as Christian workers, where they helped start and run an English language training center. After returning to the U.S., they moved to Boone, North Carolina, where Matt worked with Samaritan’s Purse, overseeing operations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia. They became involved in Perkinsville Baptist Church, where Matt later and continues to serve as Associate Pastor. Matt and Jenny have five children: three biological and two adopted.

Jenny graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in Public and Interpersonal Communication. She has a heart for evangelism and discipling other women which was evident during her 10 years living overseas and where she currently lives in Boone, North Carolina. She is active at Perkinsville Baptist Church where her husband, Matt, is Associate Pastor. In addition to meeting with and discipling women, she manages vacation rental properties, works as a nutrition coach, and helped to start a homeschool co-op. She and Matt have 5 children: 3 biological and 2 adopted.

John has been a Physician Assistant specializing in orthopedic trauma since 2010, helping patients recover from life-changing injuries caused by falls, motor vehicle crashes, and gunshot wounds. He attributes his career longevity to the healthy working environment and supportive relationships he has built with his surgeons and colleagues. At home, John is supported by his wife of nearly 20 years, Bethany, and their three children. The couple met while serving at a Christian adventure camp in Northeast Tennessee, where they remain involved, recently encouraging their oldest child to serve as summer staff in the same role they held in the early 2000s. John and Bethany are active members of Grace Fellowship Church, where they serve as New Family Hosts and find encouragement in their community group.

Bethany is a Nurse Practitioner with over 20 years of experience in internal medicine, bringing a deep passion for patient care to the Hope Over Crisis team. Her natural ability to empathize with others has been a lifelong gift, and no one has been more blessed by it than her husband, John, and their three children. Bethany is guided in her life by prayer and obedience to Christ, always seeking to serve others with compassion and care.

Doug is a former business owner and missionary with a unique passion for sharing the Gospel with those who have never heard, paired with an entrepreneurial mindset. He has been married to his wife, Tara, for over 30 years, and they have two children, Austen and Emma. Doug currently serves as the West Africa Regional Director for Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, NC, where he oversees over 400 volunteers across nine countries. Before joining Samaritan’s Purse, Doug lived in Mali as a missionary with the International Mission Board, where he focused on evangelism among an unreached people group.

Cory has been a business owner of two dog daycare and boarding facilities since 2006, where he leads his team by showing Christ’s love through life’s challenges. In addition to his business, Cory serves on the Children’s Advocacy Board of Directors for the 1st Judicial District in Washington County, TN, and has been involved in Young Life Ministry, where he met his wife, KJ, in the early 2000s. Together, they have two daughters and are active members of Grace Fellowship in Johnson City, where they enjoy spending time outdoors as a family.

KJ Gulson serves as Vice President of Value Based Performance and Care Management for Ballad Health. In this role, she is responsible for developing the strategy and leading the infrastructure required to improve quality outcomes and maximize results of their programs. In addition, she serves on the board for Project Access. Gulson graduated from East Tennessee State University where she received a bachelor’s degree in public health with a concentration in healthcare administration. She earned a master’s degree in business administration from Milligan College. KJ and her husband Cory met 20 years ago while serving at a Young Life camp in Minnesota and they have been blessed with 2 daughters, Avery and Aubrey, that keep them on their toes!