Pastor Nicole Smith
Pr. Nicole was born, raised, and attended college in Indiana, PA the hometown of actor James “Jimmy” Stewart. After graduating college, she attended seminary at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Gettysburg, PA. There she met her future husband James E. Smith who is also a pastor in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). He currently serves at St. John Lutheran and Trinity Episcopal in Three Rivers, MI. They have two sons Titus and Timothy and two cats Doc and Benedict “Benny”. Some of her hobbies include: hiking, walking outdoors, reading, cooking, watching professional and college baseball, watching movies, taking the family on zoo trips, and cheering on Penn State and Notre Dame football.
Email: hopelutheranpastor@gmail.com
Veronica Johnson
Administrative Assistant / Custodian
Veronica Johnson has been a member at Hope since 2017 when she joined by baptism. She is a U.S. Army veteran and a 2020 graduate of Southern New Hampshire University. She currently serves on Hope’s council and is active with Hope’s missions / activities. She enjoys reading especially about history. Favorite reading topics include the American Civil War, Ancient Rome, Church History, and both World Wars. She also enjoys the works of author Kathy Reichs.
Mr. Bryan Fields
Church Musician / Choir Director
Bryan is a first-year master’s student at Western Michigan University, studying piano performance. He is originally from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and received his bachelor’s degree at Furman University. He has experience playing in churches in Wampee, Greenville, and Taylors, South Carolina. When he’s not at the piano, Bryan enjoys watching WMU football games, playing basketball, and taking scenic drives around Lake Michigan.
Council Members
Nancy Gregory – Council President
Marne Sieber – Council Vice President
Karen Crane – Council Treasurer
Sandy Hodge – Council Secretary
Roxy Reed – Council Officer
Veronica Johnson – Council Officer
Pastor Nicole – Pastoral Officer
