For the past 10 years Benaiah has served as Lead Pastor and Miranda as Worship Pastor at HOP. They are passionate about providing a place where people experience the glory of God and where the power of His Word transforms lives! Their desire to see the Kingdom of God be established has caused the House to take a community-focused role that is central to the people of Montpelier and Williams County. Benaiah and Miranda have been married since 2008 and have four awesome kids: Samantha, Clay, Benaiah, and Justice. They live in Montpelier and as a family they enjoy camping adventures and just being together!
MEET THE STAFF
Benaiah & Miranda Harris
Lead Pastor & Worship Leader
Ranae & Doug Heeres
Care Coordination Pastor
Pastor Ranae uses her gifting as a joyful encourager with the ability to flow in the Spirit to oversee the nurture of the church family. She leads the Stephen Ministry and offers pastoral counseling with an emphasis on bringing broken people to wholeness, speaking to their identity in Christ and equipping them to fulfill their God-ordained calling. Ranae & her husband Doug have been married over 40 years. They are blessed with 3 adult children and 10 grandchildren. Doug, Ranae, and their daughter Whitney enjoy serving together on the Worship Team.
Tim & Kary Ordway
Pastor & Stephen Ministry Leader
Tim and Kary Ann have been part of the House of Prayer family since 2005 and have faithfully served in a variety of ministry roles throughout the years. Together, they have invested in children's ministry, led Life Groups, and have a passion for helping others grow in their relationship with Christ. Tim has served on the worship team since 2010 as both a vocalist, worship leader and musician. He has also served as an Elder under Pastor Ben since 2010, a Bible teacher, and a men's group facilitator. His heart is to encourage others through worship, discipleship, and the teaching of God's Word. Kary Ann has a deep passion for caring for and encouraging people. She currently co-leads Stephen Ministry alongside Pastor Ranae, helping provide Christ-centered support and compassion to those walking through life's challenges. Married since 2006, Tim and Kary Ann are blessed with a blended family of six children and eleven grandchildren. When they are not serving at the House of Prayer, they enjoy camping, fishing, and spending quality time with their children and grandchildren.