Passionate about winning souls for Christ, Pastor Enderle knows it's all about grace and God's incredible and unquenchable love for us in Him. He loves every aspect of the ministry, from preaching and teaching, counseling and visitation, to administration and strategic planning; all the while meeting people where they're at.
In his nearly 30-year ministry, he has served a mission congregation in Huntsville, Alabama, Milwaukee, and a church in Warrens, Wisconsin, where he spent the last fourteen years before coming to Hope. On May 17, 2024 Pastor Enderle graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary - Fort Wayne, IN with a Doctor of Ministry degree. The dissertation is entitled; Congregational Renewal and Revitalization.
Since meeting his soulmate and best friend Katherine in 1993, their marriage has been richly blessed with four wonderful children - Jonathan, Anna, Michael, and Sarah.
He enjoys spending time with his family, reading, staying active, working outside, and taking on do-it-yourself house renovation projects to varying degrees of success. He also very much enjoys laughing, which comes in handy with the home projects.
Contact Pastor Enderle: penderle@lifeathope.org
Jessica graduated from Tahoma High School in 2001, then moved to sunny Southern California to attend Concordia University, Irvine. She continued to follow her passions for music and ministry by serving as Chapel Coordinator, Bible Study leader, Worship Team participant and leader, and Youth Ministry Team leader. She was also active in the university’s choir and handbells, and was fortunate to tour Brazil and many regions of the United States with these groups. She graduated in 2005 with double majors in Music (piano) and Christian Education Leadership (Director of Christian Education Ministry).
Jessica interned at, and was subsequently called to, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Phoenix, AZ as the Minister of Youth and Music. She enjoyed being involved in Confirmation, youth retreats, worship team, choir, handbells, and everything in between. It was during this time that she met her husband, Jon. They were married on April 11, 2008.
In 2009, Jessica transitioned to teaching in the public school system. She taught the 1st and 5th-8th grades in south Phoenix. During this time she continued to volunteer at her local church as a praise band member and substitute worship leader.
In their spare time, Jessica and Jon enjoy playing games, watching movies, and seeing the various sights of Texas. Jon loves watching football, and continues to hold out hope that his Buffalo Bills will one day win a Super Bowl. Jessica would NEVER point out to him that her hometown Seattle Seahawks have already won the Super Bowl….no, never...
Contact Jessica: jfinley@lifeathope.org
Alex graduated from Concordia University Nebraska in Spring of 2016 with a bachelor's degree in Christian Education Leadership. At Concordia, Alex double majored and earned a Director of Christian Education (DCE) certification while also starting on the university baseball team all 4 years.
Upon graduation, Alex moved to Las Vegas, Nevada to serve as the DCE at Lamb of God Lutheran Church & School. In 2019, Alex and his wife Anna moved to Fond du Lac to serve as Hope's Director of Youth & Education.
When they aren't busy working, Alex and Anna enjoy hiking and playing team sports.
Contact Alex: acargin@lifeathope.org
Born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, Rick graduated from Lake Superior State University in 1987 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He earned a Master of Business Administration degree in 1998 from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee.
Rick has been a member of Hope since 1994. He retired from Mercury Racing in August, 2019 with over 30 years of service in Marketing and Public Relations. He and his late wife Jodi adopted their son Jordan in 2004.
In addition to raising his son, Rick enjoys boating, skiing, playing drums and listening to music.
Contact Rick: rmackie@lifeathope.org
Courtnay is a lifelong member of Hope. Over the years she has served on the worship team and handbell choir. She was active in youth group and traveled to various servant events, leadership conferences, and youth retreats. She also served as President of the LCMS youth
board while in high school.
Courtnay considers herself a lifelong student who enjoys learning new things. She graduated from Goodrich High School in 2000. In 2003, she graduated and licensed in cosmetology with the state of Wisconsin. In 2016 she graduated with an associate degree from Milwaukee area technical college, She then went on to complete her bachelor’s degree in Integrative Leadership Studies from University of Wisconsin - Green Bay in 2017.
She is a breast cancer survivor and is blessed to be able to share her journey with people as well. In her free time, Courtnay enjoys traveling for new experiences, spending time with family and friends, being creative with hair and makeup and learning new things.
Contact Courtnay: czoch@lifeathope.org