Our Staff
Pastor Jeff Barrow, Interim Pastor
763-533-3341 (church office)
bpjeffbarrow@gmail.com
Pastor Jeff brings decades of faithful pastoral leadership and deep Lutheran roots to his role as Interim Pastor of House of Hope. Originally from Billings, Montana, Pastor Barrow was ordained in 1979 and served congregations in Wisconsin for more than 30 years.
He served Holy Communion Lutheran Church in Racine, Wisconsin, for 18 years. In December 2009, he was elected Bishop of the Greater Milwaukee Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), where he provided spiritual and administrative oversight for 137 Lutheran congregations across Southeast Wisconsin, representing some 91,000 members. He served a full six-year term as Bishop before retiring in 2016.
Throughout his ministry, Pastor Barrow has been guided by a pastor's heart — always viewing the church through the eyes of the congregation. He is known for his thoughtful leadership, his commitment to the local church, and his passion for communities of faith.
Sue Quist, Director of Music (beginning August 18th)
763-533-3341
Originally from Mequon, Wisconsin, Sue lives in Excelsior with her husband Kevin, 3 sons, and 2 standard poodles. Her husband Kevin works in IT, and all 3 sons are in college. Sue has been serving churches for the past 24 years, and enjoys inter-generational worship experiences, a mix of styles of music, and working with children of all ages. And she loves the Green Bay Packers (we’ll try not to hold this against her!)
Kecia Williams, Office Administrator
763-533-3341
office@hohlc.org
Lakecia recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Beyond her academic journey, she is a proud wife and mother. Her husband, Isaac, brings joy and energy to herlife, and together, they are raising our three wonderful children. While her family has made Minnesota their lifelong home, they are originally from Georgia. They cherish every opportunity to return and explore the unique beauty and culture of our home state. Outside of school and family, Kecia has a passion for shopping and traveling. Traveling allows me to discover unfamiliar places, break away from routine, and maintain a refreshed mindset. Additionally, she is an entrepreneur and the owner of JJZGlossyLipz, a small business specializing in a variety of lip glosses and lipsticks, including options designed just for kids. You can explore our collection at JJZGlossyLipz.com. She is excited to be part of this wonderful community and look forward to building connections, sharing experiences, and growing together!
Debbie Haney, Parish Nurse
763-533-3341
haney@2z.net