Gary Dodson is the Lead Pastor of Living Hope Church. He has served as Lead pastor in Illinois and Wyoming prior to founding Living Hope Church in Harrogate, TN.  Gary has earned a BA in Philosophy and Religion and a ED.S Degree from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. and his Master’s in Christian Studies from the University of the Cumberland’s in Williamsburg, KY.

Favorite Verse: I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; My God, in Him I will trust.”  Psalms 91:2

Lisa Dodson is the Worship Leader at Living Hope Church and the President of the “Women of Hope Ministry”  Lisa has a vision of seeing  Christian woman from different churches and fellowships coming together to worship and grow in the grace of God. Lisa is a gifted speaker and singer and has ministered to women across denominational lines.

Favorite Verse:

But those who wait on the Lord
Shall renew their strength;
They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary,
They shall walk and not faint.  Isaiah 40:31

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Favorite Scripture: God is our refuge and strength, Avery present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1

Christian Education Director

Karen Thompson has been a member of Living Hope Church since 2005 and is currently the Christian Education Director. Karen is also the author of the Teacher’s Tool Curriculum Series which includes curriculum books for Infants and Toddlers, Preschoolers, and School Age Children as well as for Family Child Care.

Favorite Verse: For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. Jeremiah 29:11