Discover Hope Community Church: Our Mission, Values, and Team

 Welcome!

It's the start of an amazing journey of faith

Our Church is the heart of the City of Lansing. We come from the neighborhoods and suburbs, from communities nearby and countries far away. No perfect people here! But with God’s help we are transforming our corner of the world by following the teaching of Jesus and helping each other live a life that reflects His values.




PRAYER

We value prayer as a way to gain inner peace, lasting hope, and outward direction.

WORSHIP

We value worship as the way we are filled and renewed, reminding us we are here for God, not for ourselves.

SERVICE

FAMILY

We value putting our faith into action, and putting the needs of others before our own.

We value children, their families, and the family we all find here.



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DISCIPLESHIP

We value living like Jesus, and making disciples who live like him.


RELEVANCE

We value ministries that are relevant to life, and meet the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of the people we serve.

SCRIPTURE

We value the Bible as the measure of how we live, and the revelation of how God lives in us.

LOVE FOR ALL

We value all people. Everyone matters. God loves us all.



Our Team

Eric

Senior Pastor

Eric Mulanda is originally from the Congo, studied in Zimbabwe, and just completed his graduate studies in Chicago. Speaks 5 languages, so he's bound to know yours!

Robert

Building Specialist

Robert Young organizes and cares for our 100 year old building and grounds. He is also a trained aviation mechanic and enjoys Japanese culture. Konnichiwa.

Rocky

Media Director

My name is Rocky Rodriguez, Media Director here at Hope Community Church. With over 20 years of experience in Entertainment, Technology, Finance, Production & Innovation, I look forward to working with the rest of the team as we build a brighter future together!

Qian

Pianist

Nancy

Associate Pastor

Greg

In-House Counselor

Greg Clevenger has taught social studies at the high school and college level for fifty years. He recently completed a Masters Degree in Counseling and offers pro bono (free) counseling services to Hope Community Church where he has been a lifelong member.

Felix

Bus Driver

Felix Miller holds a steady hand to the driving wheel of our church bus while driving families in from all parts of town. Also the person to call if you want to play pickup basketball in our gym!

Gabriel

Choir Director

Gabriel Lockheimer Toso is the Choir Director at Mount Hope. He studied music at Concordia College and Michigan State University, touring with the Concordia Choir. He is excited to share that tradition at Mount Hope by leading the choir in music that uplifts and inspires the congregation.

Jacob

Band leader

Jacob Garcia leads our house band at the 11:00 service. He loves music and has enough versatility to go from rap to Johnny Cash.

Audrey

Senior Coordinator

Audrey Putman runs our many programs for seniors. From Adventure Group to Senior Exercise, you'll find Audrey keeping everyone active and connected.

Michaella

Office Manager

Noxolo

Nursery Coordinator

Noxolo Yvette Khaka. I am from Zimbabwe. I am a Nursery coordinator. I am blessed to speak three languages. I am a mother and I love children. Children are God's gifts to us. God bless you us. 






Eric

Senior Pastor

Eric Mulanda is originally from the Congo, studied in Zimbabwe, and just completed his graduate studies in Chicago. Speaks 5 languages, so he's bound to know yours!

Jacob

Band leader

Jacob Garcia leads our house band at the 11:00 service. He loves music and has enough versatility to go from rap to Johnny Cash.

Greg

In-House Counselor

Greg Clevenger has taught social studies at the high school and college level for fifty years. He recently completed a Masters Degree in Counseling and offers pro bono (free) counseling services to Hope Community Church where he has been a lifelong member.

Rocky

Media Director

My name is Rocky Rodriguez, Media Director here at Hope Community Church. With over 20 years of experience in Entertainment, Technology, Finance, Production & Innovation, I look forward to working with the rest of the team as we build a brighter future together!

Machealla

Office Manager

Joseph

Choir Director

From Detroit, Michigan, Joseph Cross is a student at Michigan State University studying music education and vocal performance. Joseph enjoys singing, especially in choir, and is very excited to work with the Hope Community Church Chancel Choir.

Nancy

Associate Pastor

Robert

Building Specialist

Robert Young organizes and cares for our 100 year old building and grounds. He is also a trained aviation mechanic and enjoys Japanese culture. Konnichiwa.

Audrey

Senior Coordinator

Audrey Putman runs our many programs for seniors. From Adventure Group to Senior Exercise, you'll find Audrey keeping everyone active and connected.

Felix

Bus Driver

Felix Miller holds a steady hand to the driving wheel of our church bus while driving families in from all parts of town. Also the person to call if you want to play pickup basketball in our gym!

Qian

Pianist

Noxolo

Nursery Coordinator

Noxolo Yvette Khaka. I am from Zimbabwe. I am a Nursery coordinator. I am blessed to speak three languages. I am a mother and I love children. Children are God's gifts to us. God bless you us. 

OUR INTERNATIONALITY

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CONGO-KINSASHA


CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE


CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC


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NIGERIA


SIERRA LEONNE


TANZANIA


KENYA


MEXICO


UGANDA


RWANDA


MALAWI


GUINEA- BISSAU


SOUTH SUDAN


IRAQ

BRAZIL


SOUTH KOREA


HAITI


TOGO


TURKEY


GABON


BURKINA FASO


ZIMBABWE