The Team

	Dr. John Redman Interim Pastor Dr. John Redman and Anne, his wife of 46 years, served as missionaries for more than 20 years, many of those years in the Philippines. His rich, expository preaching and teaching ministry has been greatly blessed by God in the churches he has served as pastor, and during the nine years he served as the Executive Director of the Conservative Baptist Association of Southern California, caring for 126 churches and 450 pastors. "My life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for the work of telling others the Good News about the wonderful Grace of God." Acts 20:24 The Living Bible
	Dr. Gerald Simmons Pastor Emeritus Dr. Gerald Simmons, our founding pastor, has been given the title “Pastor Emeritus,” and continues to serve in the Greater Ocala community as a pastoral counselor. He has been an instrument of God’s healing grace to hundreds of individuals and families during his 37 years of ministry. Dr Simmons and his wife, Dorothy Joan, are celebrating 52 years of marriage.
	Beth Libby Secretary Beth has been an active member of Living Hope Community Church for nearly 30 years. Her warm smile and big heart greet all who enter Living Hope Church with a welcoming spirit. She is married to Steve and has three children, Bruce, Kate and Philip. "And this is love: not that we loved God, but that He loved us and sent His Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins." 1 John 4:10
	Esther Rossborough Nursery Assistant Ms. Esther has been working with infants and toddlers for many years in Ocala and within Living Hope Community Church. She has a love for children and cares for them with the love of Christ.