Amanda and her husband Joe joined Hope in 2022, having been drawn by the solid Bible teaching as well as the kindness and humility of David and Ethan. Since then, she has enjoyed getting to know many women through Wednesday morning Bible study as well as through the Life Group she and Joe attend. Amanda has long enjoyed hosting people for meals, as well as doing other “tasks” which might make someone’s life a little easier.

Joe and Amanda have four adult children; before marriage and children, she was a newspaper reporter. She enjoys playing with her dogs, gardening and reading, and Amanda and Joe enjoy the outdoors and traveling.