The Elders
Marc Chronis
 
Marc has been attending Hope in Christ Church since 1995. For the past 20 years
he served first as deacon and has been an elder for over 15 years. Marcs is a
Stone Mason and Builder. He is married to his wife Lisa, has two daughters and
six grandchildren. Marc is an avid outdoorsman and hunter. His life verse is
Proverbs 3:5-6
John Preve
 
John has been attending Hope in Christ Church since 2008 and was invited to
serve as an elder in 2010. He is the fourth generation in
his family to be a member of this church. John is no stranger to life's
adversities and challenges, having lived with a neurological disorder, making
him a paraplegic since 1963. As a Christian, he began
understanding the truth God "chooses the weak things in life to confound the
mighty". He owns a small financial services company helping
individuals and small companies in all manner of financial management. John has
a great love for the Lord and for advancing His kingdom. He enjoys reading,
movies, and spending time at the ocean.
Don Reid
 
Don has been attending Hope in Christ Church or about ten years. He
first served as deacon and was asked to serve as elder 2 years ago. Don is a
tool and die maker at General Electric where he works on jet engines. He is
married to his wife Renee, has a daughter and son and 4 grandchildren. Don and
Renee have been very active as coordinators for Dave Ramsays Financial Peace
University and have led more than 14 courses at Hope in Christ since 2010. Don
enjoys bicycling, gardening, and time with his grandsons.
Todd Russell
 
 Todd has been attending Hope in Christ since 2003. He first served as deacon and
is now serving as an elder. Todd is a production planner at Saint-Gobain in
Merrimack. He is married to his wife Laurie and has 4 children ranging from 5 to
15 years old. Todd and Laurie have been involved with, and now lead, a small
group focused on marriage which has helped them and others to grow closer as
husband and wife as well as to the Lord. Todd enjoys swimming, running,
shooting, grilling, various other outdoor summer activities, and black & white
movies.
Paul Taylor
Paul has been attending Hope in Christ since 1989. He has served as an elder for
over 15 years. Paul is a professional pilot. He is married to his wife Deb and
has three children and five grandchildren. Paul and Deb have been involved with
and for many years led a small group focused on marriage and family. Their
daughter and her family have been serving as missionaries in Western Africa. He
enjoys bicycling, photography, and gardening.