Chad Carter
Senior Pastor
Rev Chad Carter serves as the Senior Pastor at Hope. After completing 3 years of Leadership Focus in the Church of God, he was ordained in 2022. He has a Masters Degree from Mid-America Christian University in Counseling: Marriage and Family: as well as Mental Health First Responder/Coach and Marriage Certifications through AACC.
Chad and his wife Charla have 3 children. They have served in various capacities in the church and community. Chad is also a retired US Air Force MSgt.
Chad and his wife Charla have 3 children. They have served in various capacities in the church and community. Chad is also a retired US Air Force MSgt.
Aaron Nelson
Praise and Worship Minister
Aaron has faithfully served as worship leader at Hope Community Church of God for several years, sharing a passion for worship, songwriting, and music ministry. Aaron and Jamie Nelson live just outside Shreveport, Louisiana, where they enjoy a simple life with their fur babies, a flock of chickens, and God's many blessings.
While music has always been a central part of their his life, Aaron and Jamie have partnered in ministry based on a deeper calling to serve and lead others into the presence of God.
“I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4
While music has always been a central part of their his life, Aaron and Jamie have partnered in ministry based on a deeper calling to serve and lead others into the presence of God.
“I sought the Lord, and he heard me, and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4
