Meet The Hope Center Team

Angie Miller, Executive Director

Angie would describe herself as a Christ Follower, on a mission to share God’s love and message of hope.

She became the Executive Director of the Hope Center on June 18, 2024, bringing her full circle back to the ministry. It is with great excitement that she is returning to this beloved ministry and sees God's hand guiding her back to these moments (for such a time as this).

Other facts:

Holds a Masters of Business Administration
Serves as Senior Pastor of New Life Foursquare Church in Marysville
Serves Chaplain for the Walnut Crossing Assisted Living Facility
Served in the US Marine Corps
Experienced Marketing and Social Media Specialist for 22+ years
Loves music, dance, theater and horses

Garrett Criner, Director of Operations

Garrett has been volunteering for over the last decade with several ministry's, and although he's new to the Hope Center, he's looking forward to getting more involved all the time. He loves getting to work with other Christians with the goal of glorifying Christ! Garrett enjoys serving at church in many capacities, as well as playing and writing music, playing sports and participating in local theatre. He also has a dog named Riley.

Pam Hammond, Director of Essential Services

Pam loves getting to know people and hearing their unique stories! She started as a volunteer in Emergency Assistance in 2012 as well as the Christmas store and Mobile Markets over the years and has grown to love the mission of Hope Center, its ministries, and the people it serves. She is passionate about homeschooling, healthy cooking, loving her family, and discipling her children. She enjoys spending time on her front porch with a good cup of coffee, her current Bible study, and a friend.

She hopes to someday stand before her God and say, as Jesus did in John 17:4, I have glorified You on earth by completing the work You gave me to do.

Lorie Spain, Director of Compassion Ministries

Lorie Spain is the Director of Compassion Ministries. She has served on staff at the Hope Center since 2011. She resides in Marysville with her husband Randy. They have 5 grown daughters and four grandchildren. Lorie enjoys spending time with her family, loves going on adventures with her grandchildren and enjoys raising her many chickens.

Contact Lorie with questions regarding the ministries located at the Hope Center and with questions regarding community resources.

Andy Johnson, Director of Next Gen Ministries

Meet our Next Gen Director, Andy Johnson! Andy joined the Hope Center Directors in June of 2024. Having served as a Youth Pastor in Columbus for the past decade, Andy has a true heart and desire to see the next generation know Jesus. You can typically find Andy drinking coffee, playing board games, or hanging out with his wife, Jessica, and dog, Paisley.