STAFF OF BLESSED HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH

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Pastoral Staff of
Blessed Hope Baptist Church

Our Pastor

Pastor Jerry Ross was saved at a young age at Rock Run Baptist Church north of Brazil, Indiana. He was called to preach in 1979 shortly after graduating from Blessed Hope Baptist School in Jasonville, Indiana. He then attended Hyles-Anderson Bible College and graduated in 1987 with a B.S. in Pastoral Theology. He met his future wife, Sheryl, while in college and God has since blessed them with three daughters and ten grandchildren.

Pastor Ross has served in the gospel ministry since graduating from Bible college, first as the Pastor of Central Baptist Church in Brazil, Indiana, then as a full-time assistant pastor at Blessed Hope Baptist Church in Jasonville, Indiana, and now as the senior pastor of that same church. He has also authored several books and booklets including The Teenage Years of Jesus Christ, Stay in the Castle, and Grace Will Lead Me Home.

Assistant Pastor

Brother Chad Gordon was saved at an early age, while attending Blessed Hope Baptist Church. After graduating from Blessed Hope Baptist School in 2006, he attended Commonwealth Baptist College in Lexington, KY. Brother Gordon graduated with a B.S. in Pastoral Theology.

In January, 2012, he began serving as Assistant Pastor and Bus Director of Blessed Hope Baptist Church. Other duties Chad fills at the church is maintenance, grounds-keeper, and part-time teacher at the BHBS. Brother Gordon ensures that the buses are running on time on Sunday, then spends the week making sure the grounds and facilities of Blessed Hope are ready for the next Sunday. He and his wife, Rachel, are blessed with a son and two daughters.

Assistant Pastor

Brother Roger Young was saved at an early age while attending a church in Claire, Michigan. His dad led him to the Lord at home in their living room. After graduating from the Clays Mill Road Christian Academy, he attended Commonwealth Baptist College where he received a B.S. in Secondary Education.

In July of 2015 he was hired to be Principal of Blessed Hope Baptist School and Assistant Pastor here. He and his wife, Beth, have been blessed with four sons and one daughter!