Pastors

Lead Pastor
(SHE / HER)
Allyssa is a Provisional Elder in the West Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church. Over the last 5 years she has started a church, helped another church close, started a Free Store serving families with kids under 3 years old, and she has served two established churches as an interim pastor. Through it all, she has developed a passion for helping the Church explore new possibilities rooted in hope. More than anything, Allyssa loves meeting new people, and she can’t wait to meet you.
In her free time, she enjoys reading historical non-fiction or justice-oriented books. Allyssa lives on the Westside of Columbus with her husband - Joe, son - Finn, and dog - Stella.
CONTACT: agraves@circleofhopechurch.org

Staff

RN, BSN
(SHE / HER)
Community Care Coordinator
Julia is passionate about community and about making sure people are loved and resourced. Through a partnership with The Linden Fresh Market (Community of Caring Foundation), Julia will be equipping our church to care for one another and our neighbors.
Julia is married to Chris, and they have one daughter, Claire, and a dog, Finn.
CONTACT: julia@circleofhopechurch.org

(HE / HIM)
Worship Leader
Ryan Wilkins comes to us with many years of leading worship in a variety of churches, most recently at Central City Church in Grandview. Ryan is married to Andrea, and they 4 incredible children! They are looking forward to being a part of our community.
Ryan will be working with our worship team and those interested in serving thru music during worship.
Contact: ryan@ryanwilkins.com

(SHE / HER)
Sandy Wycoff enjoys spending time with family (especially her three grandkids), traveling with her husband (especially to US National Parks), and helping Circle of Hope “be” the church (preferably behind the scenes). Her favorite quote is from Catherine the Great, “Times are changing, like a great wind blowing; it gives you either imagination or a headache. “ If Sandy could choose any animal for a pet, it would be a goldfish because they are low maintenance, and it would be easy to find someone to care for it when she is traveling.
Contact: sandy@circleofhopechurch.org

Quana Foxx is the oldest of her mother's children, a graduate of Northland High School and Wilberforce University. A little known fact about Quana is that she collects Barbies and records. She is proud to say that she was able to stay with her great-great-grandfather, great-grandmother and great-aunts during the summers when she was younger!
CONTACT: quana@circleofhopechurch.org

Andrew Alderman grew up in Elyria, Ohio, and has been in Columbus for 20 years. He is married with three wonderful children and works at Cardinal Health. He has served on the Board of Action For Children and enjoys genealogy research in his free time. If Andy could choose any pet, it would be a giraffe. They have intrigued him since he was very young due to their spots and long necks!
Contact: andy@circleofhopechurch.org