Bruce Hodkinson
I have been a member of Hope since 2000. At Hope I have been active in various ministries. I have enjoyed volunteering in the Hand Bell choir, vocal choir, VBS, Sunday School, WELCA, and chairing Hope’s Holiday Boutique. I have been active on Call committee, the Steering Committee for Hope’s building project, Hope’s HOA representative, and now Hope’s Council.
For the past 15 years I have worked for a non-profit Christian Prison ministry to develop Christian rehabilitation programs for the incarcerated community nationwide.
Bruce Hodkinson
Council President
Scott Thudium
We are so pleased to welcome Pastor Dan Cole to Hope as our Intentional Interim Pastor. Ordained for 20 years, Pastor Dan Cole is a native of San Diego but lived, studied and pastored in the Fergus Falls, Minnesota area from 1993 to 2015. Pastor Cole received his Bachelor of Science degree in Biblical Studies from Lutheran Bible Institute in Seattle, Washington and a Master of Divinity from Lutheran Brethren Seminary in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. He also completed additional certification in Clinical Pastoral Education in Fargo, North Dakota.
Pastor Cole has experience working with a diverse population including rural, youth, prison and hospice ministries. Recently he has served as a Bridge Pastor for several churches in the San Diego area and is currently the Lead Chaplain for Interim Hospice.
Pastor Cole has three children and a daughter-in-law. Eliana, 15 who is in high school in Battle Lake, MN; Emily, 20, who is at South Dakota State University studying Dairy Management; and Ben, with wife Linnea, who live in Fergus Falls, MN, and had their first child this past September.
Pastor Cole (Grandpa) and his wife Judi live in the San Diego neighborhood of San Carlos and they both enjoy traveling, cooking, and playing golf.
The focus of Pastor Cole’s ministry has always been to share with others the unconditional love and grace of our Lord and Savor Jesus Christ!
Scott Thudium
Sound Engineer
Soren Dockings
Soren is a wonderful, fun, loving gentleman who loves to share the love of christ.
Soren Dockings
Church Secretary
Paula Arlich
Traditional Music / Choir Director
Paula Arlich is the choir director and music minister for the worship service. She has extensive experience as a performer, instructor, musical director, composer, and recording artist. Her passion is sharing her gifts of music and sharing the love of musical service with others.
Paula Arlich
Worship Service Coordinator, Choir Director, Marketing
Barbara Meinke
Barbara directs The Bells of Hope, Hope’s handbell ministry. The Bells of Hope rehearses Monday evenings, September through June, offering the gift of handbell music monthly in Hope worship as well as in the community. In 2019 The Bells of Hope were invited to tour Germany, especially the Luther sites, and performed to international accolades.
Barbara Meinke
Bells of Hope Director