Hope Palm Desert is a diverse group of people intentionally embracing who God has made us to be while discovering and living in the love of Jesus Christ.
Hope is working at building a community that follows His way of life, a way that models love demonstrated through inclusion. At Hope, followers of Jesus are fully included in all aspects of the church’s life, leadership, and sacraments, regardless of age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We think the truth about life may be love, and love may be the way we live.
Hope belongs to the ELCA denomination (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America), with an average attendance of 400-600 people in person, another 250-300 online, a membership of 1330, and a $2 million budget.
The Senior Pastor has general oversight for the vision and direction of Hope Palm Desert and serves as the chief of staff for the staff team.
