Hope Arise Staff & Leadership
We desire to be a church community that places value on personal relationships which is why we as the staff and leadership of Hope Arise would like to take this opportunity to introduce ourselves:
Reese Henry – Pastor
 reese@hopearise.com |
I am Pastor Reese Henry III. Natalie, my wife and I serve in North Central San Antonio with our two boys, Reese IV and Rowan. Before starting as pastor of Hope Arise UMC, I served at Bulverde United Methodist Church as youth minister. |
Ashleigh Pepper – Youth and Children’s Pastor
 ashleigh@hopearise.com |
I am Youth and Children’s Pastor Ashleigh Pepper. Barrett, my husband, and our two sons Radin and Gavin live in North Central San Antonio. Before taking a position as Youth and Children’s Pastor at Hope Arise, I served as intern Youth Pastor at Bulverde United Methodist Church while finishing my studies in Youth Ministry at St. Mary’s University |
Ben Toalson – Worship Pastor
 ben@hopearise.com |
I am Worship Pastor Ben Toalson. Rachel, my wife, and I live in North Central San Antonio with our three boys, Jadon, Asa and Hosea. Before coming on with Hope Arise UMC I served as the assistant worship pastor for Riverside Community Church in Spring Branch, TX. |
James Evertson – Finance Team Leader
Melissa Evertson – Event Team Leader
Emily Alexander – Youth Ministry Team Leader
Jennifer Northway – Worship Ministry Team Leader
Jason Verner – Communications Team Leader
Samantha Oslund – Sacred Space Team Leader