Over the past 20 years, Brian has served Churches in Clay Center, Kansas; Turlock, California; and Rockford, Minnesota.  He is married to Cheryl who teaches history at Butler Community College.  They have three grown children.

Brian grew up in Wisconsin and holds B.A. and M. Div. degrees from North Park University in Chicago.  Cheryl grew up in Canada and is a graduate of Kansas State University.  The Johnson’s enjoy biking, traveling, snowmobiling, reading, and most of all, seeing God do the impossible.

Mark is a native of Clay Center, Kansas and is married to Lisa who just had their first baby in February, 2006!  Hello Samuel. Mark served as youth pastor in Ashland, Ohio before coming to El Dorado.

Mark holds a degree in Youth Ministry and Biblical Studies from North Park University in Chicago.  He loves the outdoors, his fishing boat, music, and helping others grow in their relationship with God.

Kim works full time as a surgical nurse and does a great job at leading the Children’s Ministry team at Hope.  She is married to Mark and has three children.  Kim grew up in Salina and moved to El Dorado in 1999. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends.