Staff
Please feel welcome to contact any staff member by clicking on the photos.
Rob Hamby, Pastor
Rob is a native of Greenville, SC and a graduate of The Citadel. He met his wife Kendall, of Moncks Corner, while she was a student at the College of Charleston. They married in 1995 following their graduation from college and lived in Charleston where Rob worked as a banker on Broad Street and Kendall worked as a school teacher at Sullivan's Island Elementary. In 1996, Rob and Kendall moved to St. Louis, MO to attend Covenant Theological Seminary. From 2000-2011 Rob served as a Campus Minister with RUF at both Furman University and Texas Christian University. Rob served as an Assistant Pastor at Providence Presbyterian Church in Dallas from 2011-2013. In 2013 Rob planted Mercy Presbyterian Church in Dallas. Rob and Kendall have two children, Wells and Simeon.
Matt Statham, Director of Ministry
Matt comes to Charleston by way of Dallas, TX. There, he and his wife, Paige met and married. In ministry, Matt was a Youth Director in Atlanta, served RUF at Penn State as an intern and most recently, both oversaw the Elementary ministry at Park Cities Presbyterian Church, while also serving Mercy Presbyterian as their Director of Finance and Accounting. Paige, as an educator, has worked as an elementary school teacher, as well as a special ed resource teacher. In Charleston, she is working at Daniel Island School as the Elementary Resource Teacher. The Stathams have grown to love their new home in Charleston with their son, Henry.
Frances Cope, Director of Equipping and Events
Frances Cope, the newest member of our team at Point Hope! A native of Rock Hill, South Carolina, Frances has spent her life building connections and creating meaningful experiences through ministry and event planning. A passionate Clemson Tigers fan (especially when it comes to football!), she brings the same enthusiasm and energy to her work. With 25 years of experience in event planning, Frances has had the privilege of organizing a wide variety of events, ranging from concerts to community gatherings. Her 12 years at Park Cities Presbyterian Church in Dallas, Texas, were particularly formative, where she had the opportunity to work closely with Matt and Rob.
Anna Wagner, Ministry Staff
Anna Wagner is a member of our ministry staff, bringing energy to her role. Originally from Anderson, South Carolina, Anna is a proud graduate of Clemson University. She loves spending time outdoors, especially rollerblading, where she finds joy in God’s creation. When she's not on her skates, you can find her picking her banjo, sharing music and happiness with those around her. Anna believes in building community through service and is excited to connect with others on their walk with Jesus.