OUR LEAD PASTORS

Jacob Martin

Jacob is a Revivalist and his passion for the demonstration and release of the Kingdom of Heaven here on earth through Signs, Wonders and Miracles is contagious.  He represents a new Apostolic Wineskin that is being birthed in the earth today and is what many call, “An anointed breath of fresh air to the Body of Christ".  The Apostolic calling on his life is producing a culture that is captured by the leading and moving of the Holy Spirit and is seeing a people filled with a deeper love, understanding and demonstration of Jesus.

Jacob was born and raised in the Virginia Beach area of Hampton Roads to Dr. Joseph Martin and Kathy Martin.  After graduating from high school he had a supernatural encounter with the Holy Spirit during a crusade in Cape Town, South Africa.  Upon arriving home he immediately enrolled at Zion Bible College.  After graduation he and his beautiful Heather moved to Louisville, KY to serve on the pastoral staff of Evangel World Prayer Center under Dr. Bob Rodgers. It was during a 21 day fast that the Lord spoke to Jacob and instructed him to return home and that through him a ministry would be birthed that would rock the Hampton Roads region and beyond for JESUS.

Jacob and and his wife Heather currently reside in Virginia Beach with their three beautiful children Morgan, Madison and Judah.

Heather Martin

Heather is currently the co-pastor and worship director at the Hope Center.  Heather’s heartbeat for worship is revival.   As a singer/songwriter she has been anointed to bring others into the presence of God in a way that is fresh and exciting.  Heather's philosophy is to completely pursue everything that the Fathers has during every worship session.  Heather’s motto for worship is, “I sing before an audience of one, my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ”.  She is currently working on her first CD project “Undone”

"I LOVE what I do!!! I have tapped into the breaker style of praise and worship through an incredible encounter with JESUS and the many amazingly talented worship leaders that the Lord has brought into my life. I am simple and complex, loyal and funny, passionate and a prankster, dedicated and open. I surround myself with good people that sharpen me and make be better. I trust God completely and have a testimony that proves it! I homeschool three awesome kids, co-pastor The Hope Center with my hubby, lead worship, and love to work out several times a week. I'm non-stop and like it just fine"