Pastors Dusty and Christie bring a unique combination of clinical expertise, pastoral care, and a deep love for Northern Nevada to Hope Ridge Church.

The couple met at Oral Roberts University while both were completing their master's degrees in Marriage and Family Therapy. Following graduation, Dusty served as a youth pastor before they relocated to Virginia Beach. There, he earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Regent University, further equipping him with the tools to help people find healing and wholeness by integrating psychology with biblical principles.

Christie was born and raised in Nevada and bleeds Battle Born Blue. Following the birth of their two children, David and Dylann, God clearly called their family back to her home state. Today, they are deeply rooted in Northern Nevada, a region that holds a special place in their hearts.

Having witnessed God move powerfully throughout the region, Dusty and Christie are driven by a passionate desire to see lives transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Their ministry focuses on equipping people to discover and boldly walk in the unique purpose God created them for while sharing the relentless love of Jesus with the people of Northern Nevada.