Our Leadership
We are so blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will. Following are brief bio’s of our leadership team and their qualifications for ministry.
Colossians 3:23
And whatever you do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not to men
Passion Produces Energy
A leader who has passion is driven forward from the energy it produces. When it comes to leading yourself and others, passion and energy are essential. Without passion, you don't have energy; without enrergy, you have nothing. Leaders who have passion also bring energy into what they do.
Passion Drives Vision
If a leader wants to see their vision and goals being accomplished, then the leader's passion is the fuel that drives the production and results of the vision. The vision of the organization or team should be frequently and passionately communicated to others.
Passion Ignites Others
We have all seen or been around a passionate leader. I personally know after I'm around a passionate leader their energy and passion rubs off on me. This causes me to feel more energized and motivated. Passionate leaders can ignite other people's passions and bring energy into their lives.
Passion Raises Influence
John Wesley said, "When you set yourself on fire, people love to come and see you burn." This is what happens when a leader has passion. The leader starts gaining more influence with others, and people want to raise your influence, then you need to be among the passionate leadrs.
Leadership
Jim & Lynette McCleland - Senior Pastors
We moved here from Illinois in 1999 and pioneered the church then started a church in November of 2001, coming from a background of drug addiction and alcoholism, We are aware of the destructive nature on the individual and families, having been delivered of this addiction over 30 years ago.
We have been credentialed thru Faith Christian Fellowship for over 20 years, and also serve as Relational Representatives with the same organization. We minister and encourage other Pastors in this role.
Our Passion is to see the lost saved, the hopeless restored, and the downtrodden brought up to a life that God has called them too.
Jim McCleleand
Founder, Senior Pastor
Pastor Jim has worked extensively through the program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Celebrate Recovery. He has been clean and sober since October 11th, 1985.
Pastor Jim is the Senior Pastor of The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church. Pastor Jim and his wife Lynette pioneered the church from the ground up in 2001 and together they are committed to see people set free from the power of addiction.
Pastor Jim teaches and oversees the Men's ministry, Oversees all of the building and operations of the church.
President of the Board
Lynette McCleleand
Co-Founder, Co-Pastor
Pastor Lynette is also Executive Director and Director of Social Services.
Pastor Lynette has been clean and sober since January 11th, 1986. She has volunteered in all aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous and runs a social service agency at their local church where she helps those who addicted.
Pastor Lynette is the chair of the Substance abuse and recovery through the Sarasota Ministerial Association. She has a heart for the homeless and addicted and has spoken on addiction for many years.
Pastor Lynette oversees the financials and the daily operations of the church. Pastor Lynette Teaches and oversees the Women's ministry.
Vice President of the Board
Bill Curtis
Head Worship Leader
Bill has been in a variety of ministry roles since being saved in 1985.
Bill is the Head Worship Leader of The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church. Bill and his wife Jen have been married almost 20 years. Jen serves in several capacities and is committed to seeing people saved and set free.
Bill teaches and oversees Worship, Sound, Website, Web Development, Social Networks, and Security.
In my spare time I love to play music. I play multiple instruments. I am also a Software engineer.
Secretary of the Board
Matt Ward
Worship Leader
Matt has been in a variety of ministry roles since being saved
Matt is a Worship Leader at The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church. Matt and his wife Joshalynn have been married almost 20 years. Joshalynn leads the children's ministry called "Next Generation".
Matt teaches and helps oversee Worship and is part of the Usher and Altar ministry and leads Communion.
Joshalynn Ward
Children's Ministry
Joshalynn oversees the Children's ministry at The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church. Joshalynn and her husband Matt have been married almost 20 years.
Joshalynn teaches the Next Generation the Word of God and helps with the Altar ministry as well.
Dee Tutcher
Reverend
Dee has been in a variety of ministry roles since being saved and has been a Reverend for over 20 years
Dee Teaches at The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church and oversees the Hospitality and Altar ministries.
Board Member
Leslie Taylor
Worship, Teaching, Service
Leslie has been in a variety of ministry roles since being saved.
Leslie Teaches at The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church and is our lead Intercessor, Volunteers at the Social Services ministry and helps with the Hospitality and Altar minitries as well.
Don Hoskins
Carol Gillikin
Don & Carol are leaders in the Recovery Church at The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church.
They also serve in the Hospitality, Greeters, Social Services ministries.
Don was instantaneously delivered from alcohol with the power of Jesus Christ eight years ago and have attended AA, Naranon and Al-Anon meetings.
Carol with her higher power, Jesus Christ, has been free of alcohol addiction for over twenty three years. I have worked the twelve steps in AA and Naranon and have attended AA emotional sobriety workshops for over two years.
Ron & Angela
Migedt
Ron & Angela are in many ministries at The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church.
They serve in the Usher, Altar, and Prayer ministries, as well as, Social Services.
Board Members
Paul & Judy Rinaldi
Armor Bearers to Pastors
Paul & Judy server as the Armor Bearers to Pastors Jim & Lynette at The Center of Hope Neighborhood Church.
They serve in the Usher, Altar, and Prayer ministries, as well as, Teach the Word and lead Communion.
