Church Leadership Election Slate 2025

On Sunday, May 18 members will be asked to select four of the following names to serve on our leadership board for a two year term. Elections will take place in the Covered Foyer and will begin at 10:00am, and then again for 20 minutes after the close of our Sunday Worship Gathering.

We are electing 4 individuals who will serve two-year terms. Those who are elected will join 4 others who are currently serving terms that expire in 2026.
Those currently serving through 2026 are: Ron Carlson, Dan Middleton, Jennifer Sayegh, and Meghan Shroy.

Please take time to review and prayer over the names willing to serve. 

Jeremy Davis

Jeremy is married to Erica, and they have three boys: Graydon, Carson, and Matthew. Together, Jeremy and Erica lead the “Greer Gathering” small group and are actively involved in serving with Upward Soccer. Jeremy is active with the HopePointe Men's Huddle on Wednesday's. 

What do you love about HopePointe Church?

What I love most about HopePointe Church is the strong sense of family that makes everyone feel welcome and connected. It’s a place where hope is always present, no matter what season of life you’re in. The church’s heart for serving the community truly reflects God’s love in action. Being part of HopePointe means being part of something bigger than yourself—where faith, love, and purpose come together.

Rob Edwards

Rob is married to Terry Jo, and together they lead the 5FEN Life Group. He is an active volunteer with GFN Kids and currently serves as the chairperson of our church finance committee.

What do you love about HopePointe Church? 

So many things:  (1) Authentic Worship, (2) Great preaching, (3) Congregants that love Jesus and the church, (4) Openness to outsiders, (5) Desire to grow, (6) A history of healing the broken hearted.


Amy Fentress

Amy is married to Tom, and they have been part of GFN Church for over 20 years, raising their family in this community. She is active in the “5FEN” Life Group and the Ladies Ministry. You’ll often find Amy serving on our Guest Services team or with GFN Kids.

What do you love about GFN Church (HopePointe)?

The willingness to follow where Jesus is leading us as Hope Pointe Chuch. Excited to be a small part of leading others to Christ.

Rachel Hazel

Rachel is married to Greg, and they have been part of the HopePointe Church family for many years, raising their now-adult children in this community. Rachel is actively involved in serving with HopePointe Kids on Sundays and frequently helps out on Wednesdays as well.

What do you love about HopePointe Church?

I love HopePointe Church because it offers more than just a place to worship—it provides a sanctuary for the soul, a community of support, and a foundation for spiritual growth. It is a community that reflects the heart of Christ and invites all to experience the transformative power of faith, fellowship, and service.

Victor Morgan

Victor is married to Sharon, and together they have three adult children who were raised at HopePointe Church. He serves in our worship ministries, is actively involved with our partnership at Lake Forest Elementary, participates in the HopePointe Men's Huddle, and regularly joins mission trips with Nazarene Mission Teams.

What do you love about HopePointe Church?
I love the family friendly atmosphere and the ability to offer hope and encouragement to those in need.

Brad Wallace

Brad is married to Nichole, and together they have two daughters. Their family is actively involved in HopePointe’s worship ministries, with Brad primarily serving as a bass player. He is currently completing his second year on the leadership board, participates in the Rooted small group, and regularly volunteers with Upward Soccer.

What do you love about HopePointe Church?
For me it's the focus that our church is not just about those inside the walls, but giving hope, purpose and belonging to those outside of the walls of our church. Don't get me wrong, we have some incredible people, however, the bible tells us that all have sinned and fallen short. None of us are perfect, and there is no perfect church. We need to shatter the belief that only perfect people can grace the doors of our community...Christ's blood covered it all! We need to continue to drive that we grow and learn in Christ by doing life together, in unity and in purpose. That's HOPE!!!  

Curtis Turner

Curtis is married to Brenda, and together they have three adult children who were all raised at HopePointe Church. A lifelong member, Curtis has served in a variety of roles over the years, most notably as the Sunday School (Small Groups) Chairman. He currently serves on the church board, leads a men’s Thursday morning small group, and is an active part of the groundskeeping team.

What do you love about HopePointe Church?

I love the messages and the mission of HopePointe Church. 

Stephanie Ward

Stephanie is married to Darren, and together they have three adult children who were all raised at HopePointe Church. She is currently completing her second year of service on the leadership board. Over the years, Stephanie has served in a variety of ways—from Vacation Bible School to being a dedicated volunteer with our district summer camp ministry. She is also an active member of the Rooted small group.

What do you love about HopePointe Church?

"I love the feeling of family and the encouragement for inclusion of all who walk through the doors."

Olive Watson

Olive began attending HopePointe Church just over three years ago after relocating from Connecticut, where she was part of a Church of the Nazarene. She is actively involved in the Footsteps Small Group that meets on Sundays and serves faithfully with Upward Soccer on Saturdays. Olive is passionate about making others feel welcomed and valued at HopePointe.

What do you love about HopePointe Church?

I love the direction our church is heading as we intentionally seek to reach people from all walks of life who are continuing to move into the Upstate area. 

Nazarene Missions International (NMI)

This year the 2025-2026 committee on nominations is asking the church to "affirm" with a vote of "yes or no" the position of NMI President. NMI is what we call an "essential ministry' In the Church of the Nazarene and it's primary role is to keep the church motivated and aware of our missional responsibility, not only around the globe, but also here in a our community as well. A leader of an "essential ministry" or ministry department is an "ex-officio" member of the leadership board. 

Nichole Wallace - NMI President 

Nichole is married to Brad and together they have two daughters; Grace and Addison. Nichole serves on our worship team, is active in her small group and serves with several of our community initiatives like Upward Soccer and Lake Forest Elementary. Nichole just completed her first year as NMI President where she led the effort to see our Faith Promise campaign revitalized. Faith Promise is the main funding mechanism for funding Nazarene global missionaries.

What do you love about HopePointe Church ?

HopePointe Church is becoming more and more focused on its mission to be that beacon of hope to our community and beyond by pointing others to the true source of hope, Jesus Christ! There is a sense of unity here that feels so authentic and the overwhelming gratitude for the goodness and faithfulness of God is such an encouragement.

Nazarene Youth International (NYI)

Each year the "young people" (students) chooses a representative to serve on the local church board. We identify this person as the NYI President. As a leader of an "essential ministry" the NYI President is an
"Ex-officio" member of the leadership board. (This election will not appear on the ballot...simply stated here for further clarity on how our leadership board is formed.)

Chris Ryon - NYI President

Chris is married to Ashley and they have 3 daughters (Madilyn, Kinsley, and Ellison). Chris and Ashley both are active serving in HopePointe Student ministries, HopePointe Kids, and leading the New Beginnings life group. Chris coaches an Upward soccer team and is team lead on our CARE Team.

What do you love about HopePointe Church?

I love that Hope Pointe church feels like a warm home. Whether I am tired, joyful, discouraged, or eagerly looking forward to worshipping with other believers, I can come as I am and experience Jesus. I feel like Hope Pointe genuinely desires and prepares the way for others to experience the same, and that leads to Christ filled hope.

Delegates to the South Carolina District Assembly

Each year the SC District gathers to celebrate how The Lord has led our churches across South Carolina, and also to be challenged for the year ahead. We are asking that the church vote "Yes" to allow Pastor David to nominate and the church board confirm our delegates for District Assembly which takes place on Sunday, July 13 and Monday, July 14 , 2025 (This is in line with Manual Paragraph 113.14)