Leadership

Eric came to Hope Church as Pastor in August of 2017. He is a graduate of Washington State University; University of Washington, Foster School of Business (Executive Development Program); Victory Bible Institute; Andersonville Theological Seminary (Master of Theology, Biblical Theology); The School of Urban Ministry; and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Ministry from Luther Rice College and Seminary.
Eric currently serves on the faculty of the School of Urban Ministry, and has spoken internationally on Biblical Ethics, Biblical Business Principles, Ministry in the Marketplace, and Systematic Theology.
Eric and his wife Debbie have been married 35 years, and live in Tacoma.

Iris McGowan
Children’s Activity Director

David Steward
Elder

Dick Gesinger
Elder

Jim Whelan
Elder

Phil Smith
Elder

Sal McGowan
Elder
Sal McGowan
Elder