Board of Directors & Officers

Amy Jants
President

"I am a wife and mother who raised 3 amazing children.  Each one of them taught me a variety of skills along the road of life and those lessons have shaped who I am today.
    The pain a mother feels is immense when her child struggles along the path.  Out of that pain my desire to start a HOUSE of HOPE emerged.  I have experienced first hand what it means to heal teens and restore families through the grace, hope and love of Jesus Christ.  It is possible to encourage spiritual, emotional, and educational growth in the life of a teen.  I believe that our teenagers are a vaulable resource that should be handled with prayer!"

Jill Olmstead
Vice President

Jill was raised right here in Savage, MN!  She and her husband own and operate the Town and Country Campground in Savage which has been in the family for many years.  Together they serve our surrounding communities in several capacities.  Their love for teens is clearly evident!

 

Darlene Koch
Director of Education

"I am a retired school administrator.  I have been in education for a total of 36 years as a classroom teacher, special teacher, curriculum coordinator, and a principal for the last 17 years.  I am married and ahve two adult daughters and 5 grandchildren.
    Children, our greatest asset, hold our future as a nation.  Through my career I have seen that children need to feel loved and connected whether it is from their parents or another adult.  My desire is to support and encourage children and youth to find a way of life that gives them the peace and skills to be a valuable citizen.
    That is why I am with the HOUSE of HOPE.  I can help young people thorugh prayer and the Bible to help them build a foundation upon Jesus Christ.  I want to restore young people back to their families by giving them a place to renew hope and love."

 

Robin Crawford
Intercessor

"I am a native of MN and have lived in the south metro for over 22 years.  My kind and patient husband and I are approaching 24 years of marriage.  Together we have raised two sons, currently mid to late teens.
  I started out as a shy child, and as a teen there were times of hopelessness, but our Lord had better plans for me. My faith in Christ as my Savior has been a gradual and steady growth through prayer, 7 years of BSF, various studies & devotions, service, connection with fellow Christians and a Spiritual Director. He has cultivated a passion in me to connect and care for people who are in need, hurting or have a desire to grow as I have followed His call and served.   Praying with and for others has become a blessing beyond measure. 
  I believe the House of Hope is what our teens desperately need in midst of the brokenness of these times.  My confidence in the Power of our healing, loving, forgiving, and merciful Lord working in and through this ministry of hope is why I have become involved in this venture."

 

 

 

 

Want to join our staff? Contact Amy at 952-233-4075, or via e-mail.