Our Elders

TIm PETERSON

It is a privilege to even be considered to serve God and Church of Hope in the capacity of eldership. This is not something I take lightly and pray God would continue to teach me in His ways that I might lead in a manner pleasing and glorifying to Him.

My wife Dia and I have been married for 48 years, and I thank God for her and her commitment to Jesus Christ. We do not have any children of our own, however there is seldom a day that passes without various neighbor kids in our home for one reason or another. My wife also teaches piano to mostly young beginners, and it is always a blessing to hear and see them play. It has also been a wonderful opportunity for her to share her faith with those she teaches and with their parents.

Dia and I currently live in south Minneapolis and are relatively new to Church of Hope. Prior to coming to Church of Hope, we attended a church in the cities for 26 years. We were also on the mission field for almost 8 years in southern Mexico, in the state of Oaxaca. We had the privilege of working with local pastors there, ministering in the villages and in the cities where we lives. Although this was one of the most difficult times of our lives, it was also filled with many blessings and relationships that we still have today.

I also worked in education for over 40 years at a technical college here in the Twin Cities, Brown Institute/College. I retired in 2015 from Brown, however I am still active in education, serving as a consultant in the accreditation process for colleges and universities in the US.

I love being outdoors, doing most anything such as biking, kayaking, or just walking around the lakes here in south Minneapolis. I also enjoy gardening and seeing just how hot of a chili pepper I can grow each year.

I look forward to seeing what God is going to do at Church of Hope in these days. We all have a responsibility as ambassadors of Christ (2 Corinthians 5:20), ones who act as a representatives of Him who has sent us to bring the gospel to our families and communities. “Amazing love, how can it be, that Thou my God, shouldst die for me.”

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” II Timothy 2:15

lucas johnson

I am honored to have the opportunity to serve as an elder for Church of Hope but more importantly for Christ and His church. 

I have been a part of CoH since it’s genesis in 2006. My beautiful wife (Rebekah) and I met through the youth group at CoH.

Rebekah and I got married in 2020 and are expecting our first child this summer (2023). We live in Oak Grove on the Rum River and enjoy watching all of God’s wildlife in His creation. Rebekah and I get to serve as youth leaders in the same youth group where we met.

I accepted Christ at a young age, but didn’t fully understand the impact of what that meant until the Lord grabbed my heart through a tragic event on a snowy Montana mountain road on May 17th, 2017. 

God recalibrated my compass to Himself through that tragic event and His Word guides my life. I’m still a sinner in need of His grace and mercy, but what a joy it is to serve Jesus everyday. 

I’m self employed (Creation Management LLC) and get to be out in God’s creation everyday for work. 

Church of Hope has affected my life in more ways than I can describe, so being able to serve the Church is a privilege. 

I’m looking forward to seeing what our great God will do through his Church as we obey and follow His will by studying the Word and putting it into practice. 

The steps of a man are established by the Lord, when he delights in his way; though he fall, he shall not be cast headlong, for the Lord upholds his hand. Psalm 37:23-24

DAVID LINDAHl

I count it as an honor and a privilege to serve our Lord Jesus Christ and Church of Hope in this capacity.

My sweet wife, Mary, and I live in Oak Grove and have been attending Church of Hope since 2007.

We have 3 grown kids, Brianna, Adrienne (Ryan) McCartan, and Ike (Mariah). Ike and Mariah have given us a beautiful grandchild, Lucy Violet.

I have been in the restaurant business since 1978, (I know, I don’t look that old), and I also own a window covering company called Get Covered.

Mary is the Director of Sales for Pinstripes in Edina, MN. She is a gift from God, and I am still crazy about her after 32 years. She is the most organized person I know. She is also way smarter than me. I love her dearly!!

I am happiest when I am outdoors, enjoying the beauty that God created. Whether I’m hunting, fishing, playing croquet, or just sitting around, I look around and say WOW! Our God is the ONLY creator and God of the universe! And he loves us! Awesome doesn’t seem to come close to what He was, is and will be.

Like all of us, I am a sinner in need of a Savior. I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was 8 years old. His grace and mercy are amazing, to say the least. He has had his hand on me my whole life, even through the years when I thought I knew better.

I’m excited to see what God has planned for Church of Hope as we prayerfully look forward to His guidance.

Psalms 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”