God Is Moving Through Our Staff at Hope Ankeny
Our staff comes together with a wide array of backgrounds and stories to bring the love of Jesus to all who enter our building and surrounding area. We work together in many different ministries to share His teachings and spread the word of Hope. Check out all the great staff members at Hope Ankeny and learn more about how we can walk along with you on your faith journey.
Hope Ankeny Leadership Team

Scott Rains
- Hope Ankeny Lead Pastor
- 515-964-5586
- [email protected]

Nick Brannen
- Pastor, Outreach & Adult Ministry Leader
- 515-422-9194
- [email protected]

Emily Beltrame
- Minister & Team Leader, Children & Students
- 515-706-7416
- [email protected]

Sean Gabrielson
- Worship Team Leader
- 515-706-7426
- [email protected]
Hope Ankeny Youth & Family Team

Emily Beltrame
- Minister & Team Leader, Children & Students
- 515-706-7416
- [email protected]

Jordan Graeve
- HopeKids Weekend Coordinator
- [email protected]

Kaitlyn Norgaard
- One Body Special Needs Ministry Coordinator
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Kathy Pilch
- Nursery Coordinator
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Christy Schmahl
- Children’s Ministry Team Leader
- 515-706-7414
- [email protected]

Tiffiny Vettel
- Children & Students Ministry Coordinator, Prayer Team Leader
- 515-706-7413
- [email protected]
Hope Ankeny Communications Team

Sue Rush
- Communications Team Leader
- 515-964-5586
- [email protected]
Hope Ankeny Preschool Team

Stephanie Mason
- Hope Ankeny Preschool Director
- 515-706-7428
- [email protected]
Hope Ankeny Operations Team

Ben Hanson
- Facilities Coordinator
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Tyler Lentz
- Custodian
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Keith Peterman
- Custodian
- [email protected]

Kevin Tracy
- Facilities Team Leader
- 515-706-7430
- [email protected]
Hope Ankeny Administration Team

Shannon Baker
- Admin Team Leader & Missions Coordinator
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Sage Holm
- Cafe Hope Coordinator
- 515-964-5586
- [email protected]

Gerd Pauli
- Food Service Coordinator
- 515-706-7406
- [email protected]

Hannah Strachan
- Hospitality Team Leader
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Krista White
- Admin Coordinator
- 515-964-5586
- [email protected]
Hope Ankeny Production Team

Andrew Breuner
- Production Coordinator
- 515-964-5586
- [email protected]

Scott Hedrick
- Production Video Coordinator
- 515-706-7410
- [email protected]

Alex Miller
- Production Coordinator
- 515-706-7425
- [email protected]

Jared Wells
- Production Team Leader
- 515-706-7407
- [email protected]
Hope Ankeny Worship Team

Lindsey Buzynski
- Worship Leader
- 515-706-7421
- [email protected]

Sean Gabrielson
- Worship Team Leader
- 515-706-7426
- [email protected]
Hope Ankeny The Cupboard Team

Kay Hanson
- Food Service and Cupboard Coordinator
- 515-964-5586
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