Pastor Gary Schippling is the senior pastor at Blessed Hope. Pastor Gary is committed to following God's will in creating an "Acts" church at Blessed Hope, and continues to develop the vision started by Pastor Dan Thurber several years ago. Don't look for him in a suit like the one in this photo often; his Sunday clothes are jeans and a leather vest, just like Monday-Saturday. Pastor Gary is all about "keeping the main thing the main thing" and not getting hung up in special pastor clothes. "Let my life show my calling, not my wardrobe," he says.

Actively involved in both ministry and the mission, Pastor Gary shares his time generously with all. He is willing to speak or correspond with anyone who genuinely seeks help. Though caring, he is not afraid to speak the truth in love as led by the Spirit.

Pastor Gary believes in God's absolute power of forgiveness and love to bring life to those who are lost through Jesus Christ and His Spirit. His messages are focused on helping us discover who God is and who Christ is so we know without doubt who we believe in forever.

Called to the ministry in his 50s, Pastor Gary encourages all those who feel the Lord's call on their lives to respond "Yes, Lord."

"It is amazing what God can do with a person, even with someone like me," he says. "Our age, our physical health, or our economic standing does not impede God. If He calls you, go."