Our Pastoral Team:

The pastoral team at Hope Baptist Church is dedicated to rightly dividing the Word of God and to demonstrating God’s love for all by ministering to the needs of people in our church and in the greater Hanover area.

Senior Pastor-Allen Harris

Dr. Allen G. Harris, Senior Pastor and Hope Christian School Administrator

 
Originally from Sellersville, Pastor Harris and his wife Karen came with their family to shepherd Hope Baptist Church in 2000. During his ministry at Hope, Pastor Harris has demonstrated a loving heart for his flock and a steadfast desire to stand for the truth of God’s Word. He has a degree in Bible as well as a masters in Pastoral Ministry from Bob Jones University.  He also holds an honorary doctorate from South India Baptist Bible College.
When he’s not visiting, studying, or working on things at church, Pastor Harris enjoys reading, playing table games with friends and family, and bowling.
      Pastor & Mrs. Harris have four children and 11 grandchildren.

HCS Principal-Walter Fordyce

Rev. Walter E. Fordyce, HCS Principal

 
Pastor Fordyce has been in Christian School Administration for over 35 years.   He holds a degree in Youth Ministries and Education with a master’s in Christian School Administration.
Pastor Fordyce, along with his wife Anita, came to Hope Christian School in 2008.  In addition to being the principal of the school, Pastor Fordyce also teaches Social Studies, History and Government.
On the church side, the Fordyces are active in visiting those with physical needs as well as entertaining company in their home.
     Pastor & Mrs. Fordyce live in Hanover.  They have two adult daughters and eight grandchildren.
 

Dr. Allen Dunckley, Associate Pastor

 
Pastor Duckley has a doctorate in Christian Apologetics form Reformation Theological International Seminary. He has a Master of Arts in Bible/Pastoral from Citadel Bible College. His Bachelor of Arts is in Bible/Pastoral from Citadel Bible College. In addition, Pastor Dunckley teaches Bible and Science at HCS. His interests are in model making, museums, and history.
 
 
Contact: allen.harris@hopebaptistchurch.org

Secretaries and Administrative Team

HCS Secretary-Mrs. Harris
                          Mrs. Karen Harris – HCS Secretary
 
     Karen Harris is a graduate of Bob Jones University with a degree in Elementary 
    Education. She has extensive elementary level teaching and administrative
    experience.  Mrs. Harris plays a multi-faceted role at Hope.  In addition to signing
    Sunday services for the deaf, she is Pastor Harris’s wife, secretary of the school, 
    and a participant in the church choir and music ministries.  She is also teaches as  
    the school’s kindergarten teacher.
                  Dr. Mae Dunckley – Elementary Supervisor
 
         Mrs. Dunckley is the elementary supervisor/school secretary. She has a             
         doctoral degree in Biblical Studies from Bethany Theological Seminary.
         She has a Masters degree in Elementary Education with Administration
         emphasis from Rowan University. Her Bachelor of Science in
         Bible/Elementary Education is from Philadelphia College of Bible (now
         Cain University).  In addition, Mrs. Dunckley fills in where needed in
         teaching in the elementary school. Her interests are reading, Biblical
         research and crocheting.
 
     
 

 

Contact:  hbc.secretary@hopebaptistchurch.org