As the Executive Pastor of Hope Community Church, Arik oversees all of the business aspects of our organization. He is responsible for our annual budgeting and daily financial operations; maintaining and improving our building and grounds, including our adjacent rental property and our park; leasing parts of our 31,000-square-foot building to churches and non-profits that align with Hope’s mission. Arik is also Hope’s Youth Pastor. In Youth Ministry, he leads a team of adult volunteers who, alongside parents and others in our community, encourage our students to live life with Jesus. This takes place in weekly Youth Group gatherings, special events, and one-on-one mentorship.
Arik is a Denver native and began attending Hope with his family in 2003. He began working at Hope after studying abroad in 2014. He holds an International Business degree from the University of Denver and is currently working for a Master of Divinity degree at Denver Seminary. Arik loves photography, especially when traveling with his adventure buddy and wife, Leah. He has been to nearly all of the fifty states, about half of the national parks, and five continents. He is fascinated by the diverse beauty of God’s creativity.