Ella Flory – Office Manager
Ella is the go-to person at Vision of Hope for all things administrative. She has served our church family since 2007. She and her husband Gary and their children Renee and Ava reside in Mt. Crawford.
Joe Ruoto – Director of Contemporary Worship
Joe is a graduate of Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. After graduation he moved to Nashville and worked for country artists Steve Wariner and Wynonna Judd before relocating to Virginia. As a guitarist and vocalist, he leads our Praise Team in providing dynamic worship for our 10:30 am Decaffeinated Contemporary Service. He and his children, Cole, Canyon and Corryn live in Crozet.
Cindy Grimes – Director of Traditional Worship
Cindy is the energizing force behind our newly-created Early Bird Choir–a 15 voice ensemble which provides musical leadership for our 9 am Relaxed Traditional Service. A graduate of Lenoir Rhyne College and lifelong educator, Cindy taught at Keister Elementary School for 15 years and has been the director of the Massanutten Presbyterian Church Preschool for the past 17 years.. She has directed many local church choirs as well as providing piano and organ accompaniment. She resides in Penn Laird.
Jimmy Overton – Director of Gospel Music
Jimmy is a renowned singer/musician, performing weekly at regional venues, and is the son and grandson of Salvation Army preachers. His roots run deep in the gospel music tradition. He leads our Wednesday evening services, and provides music for our Sunday morning services as well. He and his wife Sue reside in Waynesboro.
Anne Kendrick – Director of Bible Zone for Kids
Anne oversees our Sunday morning faith-nurturing program for children. She is a very beloved and creative former kindergarten teacher who is able to make Bible stories come alive for her young participants!
Bruce Harvey – Treasurer
Bruce is the bean-counter at Vision of Hope, providing dedicated oversight of our financial activities. He is a graduate of Bridgewater College, and is senior accountant with the firm Young, Nicholas, Branner & Phillips, LLC. He, his wife Lisa and daughter Alexis are residents of Mt. Clinton.
Nessah Johnson – Nursery Supervisor
Nessah has a tremendous passion for making God’s love real for little ones! She is a lifelong member of Vision of Hope, and is a 2020 graduate of Blue Ridge Community College. She and her husband Jordan live in Harrisonburg.
Bobbi Carper – Custodian
Bobbi ensures that the facilities of Vision of Hope are always clean and welcoming. She and her family are residents of Keezletown.