THE HOPE TEAM
At Haven of Hope, you will find individuals who are warm, caring, and committed to meeting you where you are in in your journey to love like Jesus loves.
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Founders & Executive Director
Steve & April Swartz married in 1977, and they have five grown children and six grandchildren. Steve attended Rosedale Bible College in Ohio and then spent 3 years teaching music in a private school setting in Goshen, Indiana. A few of his hobbies are farming, fishing, and good conversations. Steve and April moved to Michigan where he served as pastor of a small congregation and then began a construction business. In the fall of 2003, Steve and April were exposed to “Biblical Concepts in Counseling” (now known as “Caring for the Heart Ministry”) and shortly thereafter founded Haven of Hope Ministries. Haven of Hope is an alliance office of Caring for the Heart Ministry. They now work as a team in ministry, helping couples find hope through compassion & restoration.
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Administrative Assistant & Marketing Director
Melissa spent 13 years in the Advertising Department of Pensacola Christian College before she and her husband moved to Michigan in 2003 when he became pastor of Faith Bible Baptist Church. She joined the HOH staff in 2012.
Melissa has been married to Bruce – her best friend – since 1990. They have three grown children, a son-in-law, a daughter-in-law, and 2 grandchildren who all bring her heart joy.
You will meet Melissa at the front desk of HOH. She is happy to answer your questions and show you the facility. You will experience her heart for ministry and her desire to be the hands and feet of Jesus.
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Marriage Mentor & Aftercare Director
Jim and Diane have been married since 2013. In 2014, they felt called to mission work in Ghana, West Africa. For 6.5 years they served as the mission field directors overseeing a Bible seminary, local churches, and various evangelistic outreaches. Jim and Diane were first exposed to Haven of Hope Ministry when they held a Two Hearts, One Flame Marriage Retreat for their local Ghanaian church. Upon their return to the U.S. in 2020, their hearts were drawn to join Haven of Hope Ministry, where Jim is now serving as a mentor showing the love of Jesus to hurting couples. Jim also serves as the Building Blocks for Relationship Follow-Up program director. Diane serves as bookkeeper and cares for the financial needs of Haven of Hope.
The Adamsons have a daughter named Hadassah. Jim enjoys music, photography, and the great outdoors. Diane loves fellowship, travel, and a warm cup of tea.
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Office Manager & Event Planner
Stacia and her husband, Luke, have been married since 2002 and have 3 children. Stacia has been with HOH since 2023. She serves as our office manager and retreat secretary.
“We both come from a long line of solid marriages, but we have also seen the effects of broken homes while working with teens and employees in our family business and our community. I love that Haven of Hope provides a safe place for individuals to heal, and I’m thankful to be a part of this ministry.”
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Women’s Ministry Director
Steve and Beth were born and raised in the Lakewood community. They have been married since 1994. In 2009, Beth felt called to counseling work to add to her teaching degree. In 2014, she opened her part-time private practice in Lake Odessa, servicing children, adolescents and women in the community.
Beth was first introduced to Haven of Hope Ministry through a client that had attended a weeklong intensive with her husband. Last spring, Beth’s heart was drawn to join Haven of Hope Ministry, where she is now serving as a mentor showing the love of Jesus to hurting women.
The Foltz’s have two grown children and one grandchild. Beth enjoys music, baking, road trips and family time.
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Aftercare Coordinator
After reaching a place of desperation, Brian and Theresa encountered the Father’s healing. Out of that restoration came a deep passion to walk alongside others in their healing journey.
Brian joined the Hope Team in April of 2025. Brian and Theresa have been married for 31 years, and they have four children, and five grandchildren.
