Pastor Sal Ippolito serves as Lead Pastor of Hope Community Chapel in Franklin, New Hampshire. He received a Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Ministry and a Masters degree in Discipleship from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served as Executive Director for Christian camps in Montana and New Hampshire. He has spent many years in pastoral ministry, serving churches in Montana and New Jersey before moving to New Hampshire 10 years ago, where he has been involved in regional ministry initiatives throughout New England. Sal and his wife, Julie, share a heart for ministry and caring for those who serve others. Julie is a Christian counselor and trauma-care specialist who works internationally with missionaries and ministry workers, providing counseling, training, and support through her ministry and with organizations that serve missionaries around the world. Pastor Sal is passionate about teaching Scripture clearly, encouraging the local church, and helping people grow in their faith and knowledge of Christ. He enjoys connecting with people in the community and helping the church live out the message of the gospel in everyday life.