JAY VAN GELDER

Pastor of Student Ministries

I was born and raised in Orange City, Iowa.  The plan for my life was to be a hog farmer, but God had bigger plans.  He called me into youth ministry in 1996.  I have been enjoying being the Youth Pastor at Hope Church since 2008. My lovely wife, Shantel, and I have been blessed with two wonderful daughters, Shayler and Kamdyn. As a family we enjoy swimming and showing cattle.