Leadership

Pastors & Staff

jason mcdonald

teaching pastor

Jason has served on the pastoral staff at Living Hope since September of 2013, beginning his current role as Teaching Pastor in April of 2017. His responsibilities include casting long-term vision for the church as well as preaching and pastoral care. His passion lies in helping people understand and apply God's Word.

Jason holds a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, an MA in Biblical Counseling, an MDiv in Great Commission Studies, and an DMin in Expository Preaching. In his free time, he enjoys playing guitar, perfecting his barbecue technique, and spending time with his family. He and his wife Christina stay busy with their three awesome sons, Sam, Nathan, and Jon.

Eric foster

associate pastor

Eric joins Living Hope Church as associate pastor after having served as a pastoral intern at the church. Eric oversees our small group ministry and leads the men's ministry as one of his passions is encouraging and equipping Christians in their faith.

Eric and his wife Jill have one son, Jeremiah who fills their home with laughter and adventures. Eric loves watching documentaries, reading, and the occasional round of disc golf. Having wrestled with the definition of truth in his past, Eric is now motivated to share the truth of salvation by grace through faith in Christ alone.

ryan arrington

worship and student pastor

Ryan joined the Living Hope staff in the summer of 2019. He desires to help students see who Jesus is and help them to follow Him. He also has a passion to lead others to worship Jesus through song.

Ryan and his wife, Jennifer, have two wonderful children who keep them on their toes. Ryan is currently working towards his MDiv at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky. 

lindsey williams

kids director

Lindsey joined the Living Hope staff in the Fall of 2016. Lindsey delights in seeing Living Hope Kids learn about Jesus through stories, play, and worship. Lindsey and her volunteers are excited to help LH Kids live out 1 Timothy 4:12 in their personal lives and their community.

Lindsey and her husband, Isaac, have two kids who keep them active! Lindsey enjoys reading, cooking, binge watching The Office, eating all things white chocolate and football! Her dream vacation would be sitting on a 'quiet' beach reading a stack of books.