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Joan Hoffmann

Pastor, Single Adults


Location: Beavercreek

Family: Yes, Husband Thomas and 5 children, Christopher (22), Matthew (20), Claire (18), Quentin (14), Michael (13)

Alma Mater: University of California, Davis ('84), Alliance Theological Seminary ('07)

Hobbies: Gardening & general home improvement activities, Outdoor sports/recreation (Biking, Hiking, Jogging, Tennis, Roller blading, Camping), Cross-training, Reading, Spending time with my kids doing just about anything

Favorite Song: Almost any contemporary worship song works for me

Favorite Movie: Life is Beautiful

Favorite Food: Thai food and anything spicy!

Favorite Summertime Activity: Swimming in the Caribbean which doesn’t happen often enough

Favorite Summertime Memory: Sailing in and around the San Francisco Bay with family and friends

Favorite Vacation Spot: Germany or California to visit family

If I could go anywhere in the world: China or Africa, preferably on a mission trip.

My Faith: Without a relationship with Christ, I would have given up on life long ago. With Christ, I am inspired to face each new day, wondering what challenges lie ahead that I will only be able to face and master with His help.

Life Passage: I was raised in a traditional Christian home where I was immersed in the word thanks to my loving parents and consistent church involvement. At a very early age I became aware that I was a sinner and repented, accepting the salvation that Christ offered through his death on the cross. I grew up active in sports and church programs, fully intending to be a physician until marriage and a desire to stay home and raise my children changed my plans. Instead, I devoted myself to loving, enjoying and home educating my kids; they are simply marvelous and unique individuals.

Even though I was active in church and strong in my faith, it wasn't until my divorce process that I came to realize how totally dependent upon God I am. It was during that time, while participating in a Christian twelve-step program for codependency, that I gave control of my life completely over to Him. Yes, I still try to take control back from time to time, but I have found great freedom and joy in trusting in His plans for my life. My future and hope now lie in Him, not in my own strength. My desire is to please Him in all that I say and do.

Three years into my recovery process, God called me to minister the word to others. For seven years I have served in singles ministry, the past two here at Fairhaven with a remarkable staff. I have tremendous passion and commitment to this ministry even though God recently blessed me with a new husband. Singles have much to contribute to the vitality of our church body! It is my goal to see each one of them committed to Christ and in community with other believers.