Service on Saturday, February 24 will be held at the Prosper campus (2000 W Prosper Trail). We will not meet at Frisco East or stream this service online.

A message from the Hope Fellowship Board of Directors

This has been a significant season for Hope Fellowship. After much prayer, discernment, and gratitude for the ministry that has shaped our church, we have offically announced our new Lead Pastor. Throughout this journey, we remained committed to keeping our congregation informed, engaged in prayer, and confident in the process.

We are grateful for God's faithfulness throughout this season and for the prayers, patience, and trust of our church family as we sought His direction for the future of Hope Fellowship.
Meet our lead pastor

How the Search UNFOLDED

We were committed to a thorough, prayerful, and well-resourced process. Here is how the search unfolded:
Phase 1 — Foundation
  1. Pastoral Profile Completed - The Board of Directors developed a detailed profile of the gifts, character, and calling we were seeking in our next Lead Pastor.
  2. Search Firm Chosen - We engaged Slingshot Group, a nationally recognized firm specializing in church staffing and pastoral placement, to guide and support the search.
  3. Interview Committee Formed - The Board of Directors organized and empowered an Interview Committee to serve in an advisory role throughout the candidate review process. The committee was comprised of two lay leaders from each campus - one man and one woman - each meeting Elder qualifications.
Phase 2 — Search Launch
  1. Candidate Application Window - Slingshot Group opened and managed a formal application window, receiving and organizing submissions from prospective candidates.
Phase 3 — Evaluation
  1. Slingshot Group Vetted Applicants - Slingshot Group conducted thorough vetting and brought a qualified pool of candidates forward for the Board of Directors to review.
  2. Candidate Interviews - The Board conducted candidate interviews, utilizing the Interview Committee and select staff, whose feedback and recommendations were brought to the Board of Directors for consideration.
  3. Board Entered Discernment Phase - The Board of Directors engaged in a prayerful discernment process regarding candidates.
Phase 4 — Discernment & Election
  1. Board Nominated Candidate - The Board of Directors brought its recommendation forward through Hope Fellowship's formal governance process.
  2. Elder Discernment Process - The Elder Team engaged in a formal discernment process with the nominated candidate.
  3. Candidate Election - A formal vote by the Elders was held, consistent with Hope Fellowship's governance structure.