Meet the Pastors and Staff
Rev. Bradley Huson - is the Senior Pastor of City Hope Fellowship in Utica, NY. Brad and his wife Cathy have Co-Pastored the church since March 1998. Under their leadership the Utica church has embraced the people of the city of Utica with God's love. Pastor Brad and Cathy were married in York, PA in the spring of 1978. Sensing the call of God, they moved to Mt. Vernon Ohio to enroll in Bible college. Pastor Brad graduated from Mt. Vernon Bible College in 1986 with a ministerial diploma. Brad and Cathy began planting a Foursquare church in Danville, Ohio in January of 1986, and they served there until the end of 1991. The winter of 1991 brought them to the town of Frackville, PA where they ministered until their move to Utica, NY.
Pastor Jodi Huson - has served as Children's Pastor for the City Hope Fellowship since she graduated from LIFE Bible College East with a Bachelors of Theology in May of 2001. Pastor Jodi's desire is to see many children in the city of Utica come to know the love of Christ. She also desires to see them grow up to be the men and women that God has called them to be.
City Kidz meets every Sunday morning at 11:00 am and Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00pm
Assisting Minister - Pastor Dave Simmonds - has been a Pastor at City Hope Fellowship since 2007. He has a heart to help all people. His easy-going personality makes him approachable as a mentor and friend. Pastor Dave has helped many people by listening, offering advise and by finding answers through the Bible.
Kristopher Mays - and his worship team direct the music ministry here each Sunday. We are blessed to have Kris and his team serve in our church. God uses their gifts and callings to touch our lives and hearts.
In addition to worship, Kris is leading the youth here at City Hope Fellowship. Kris has a desire to help youth realize their true calling and to help them face the struggles of today's culture.
Youth Ministry: every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00pm.
City Hope Fellowship is indeed blessed to have all our Pastors and staff!