Leadership
Our Pastor
Dylan Slaven
Lead Pastor
Dylan Slaven is a Middlesboro native with a heart to see souls saved and lives changed in our community. Dylan was saved at a young age and has over ten years of ministry experience. As the leader of RHC, his priorities are discipleship, community, and servanthood.
Our Leadership Team
The Leadership Team at RHC functions to maintain day-to-day operations of the church as well as find new avenues for the church to do ministry.
Anthony Marsee
Director of Security & Bus Ministry
From Middlesboro, KY, Anthony loves Renewed Hope Church because he feels it is a family that is focused on God's will and dedicated to community outreach. It encourages him to see a body of believers driven to seek guidance from the Father and to see Him make changes in our lives to further His Kingdom. Anthony also serves as the adult Sunday School teacher.
April Baker
Director of Kid’s Ministry
From Erwin, TN, April loves Renewed Hope Church because she feels that it’s a family that shows love and support for each person who walks through the doors.
Blake Branscom
Director of Youth Ministry
From Middlesboro, KY, Blake loves RHC because of the closeness of our church family. He feels that RHC is a place where he can find comfort knowing that he will be surrounded by brothers and sisters in Christ who are there to build him up and help him grow in his walk with God. He also loves that our church is dedicated to teaching biblical truth and emphasizes the Bible in its teaching ministry. Blake also serves as a guitarist and vocalist on the worship team.
Cherae Widner
Director of Finance
From Middlesboro, KY, Cherae loves Renewed Hope Church because the loving kindness, fellowship, and biblical discipleship are evident. She is encouraged by the fact that the people at RHC have a genuine concern for the good of others and a willingness to work together to bring people to a relationship with God.
Cindy Middleton
Director of Food and Fellowship
From Pineville, KY, Cindy loves Renewed Hope Church because of all of the opportunities to praise and worship the Lord. "It is such a blessing to be a part of a church body that loves Jesus and has the heart to serve Him." She is thankful for the love and fellowship in our church and its true Biblical teaching.
Freddie Middleton
Director of Building & Grounds Maintenance
From Middlesboro, KY, Freddie loves Renewed Hope Church because it's a body of believers committed to living out the Word of God. He loves that RHC is a church that stands upon truth and has a desire to love God and give Him glory in everything it does.
Kenny Widner
Director of Parking Lot Maintenance
From Cincinnati, OH, Kenny has lived in Middlesboro for 30 years. He loves our church because he feels at home and feels the presence of the Lord. He feels he has gained many incredible brothers and sisters since being at Renewed Hope Church. No church has given him peace and hope like RHC.
Laura Armstrong
Director of Guest Experience & Next Steps
Born and raised in Ewing, VA, Laura loves Renewed Hope Church because of the friendly people that have become her family. She loves knowing she can give any member a call in her time of need and they will be there for her. She loves feeling the loving Spirit of God in our church.
Shana Alvarado
Director of the RHC Thrift Store
From Middlesboro, KY, Shana loves Renewed Hope Church because she feels she gets to be a part of a family that is always there for each others and has a common passion for people and the ministry. Shana loves the atmosphere of praise and worship at RHC.