Pastor Jeff Marton has been involved in ministry for several years.  He was also lead/tenor singer with the professional gospel group Three Rivers Gospel for 2 years. 

He has been involved in several ministries at his home church including Sunday school teacher, outreach director, and pastoral care minister.  Pastor Jeff has also preached in several states as an evangelist.

On June 11, 2006, Pastor Jeff received his highest calling when by a unanimous vote was elected pastor of the H.O.P.E. Center (formerly Sampson Union Church).  On June 20, 2006 the congregation of Sampson Union Church unanimously agreed to change the name of the church to The H.O.P.E. Center or The House of Prayer Evangelism Center.

Pastor Jeff is blessed to have his lovely wife April assisting him in the ministry.  They are also blessed with three beautiful boys- Bryce, Braeden, and Ethan.

E-Mail Pastor Jeff at:  pastorjeff@myhopecenter.com

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In September 2006, Joe and Kara Marton joined The Hope Center.  They previously worked in various aspects of ministry including Children’s Church, Nursing Homes, Sunday School and preaching/teaching at various churches.

Kara helps with the singing in the music department.  Joe and his family is going to assist Pastor Jeff to make The HOPE Center a place for families to belong.

Kara is a graduate of Indiana Bible College and Joe just recently graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology.  He is now completing his Masters in Business Administration.

They are excited that their family has become a part of the family at The HOPE Center and they look forward to many years of ministry.