Pastor Ben & Melia Hooker have been a part of the First Love Family since 2014.

They are both active in the recovery community and “were drawn to First Love because of our shared passion for seeing lives changed through the power of Jesus Christ.”

Pastor Ben began his commitment to First Love Church by volunteering to oversee the set up crew. He hauled the church trailer and set up the sanctuary every Sunday for three years and in fact still does. His servant’s heart became even more evident as he began to teach the Word of God and minstered selflessly to the congregation.

Melia’s favorite Bible verse is Romans 8:28 “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, who are the called according to His purpose.” Pastor Ben’s favorite verse is Matthew 5:16 “Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” He serves in an Associate teaching role with Pastor Pete, and leads our Mid-Week Bible Study.

They have two children, Jude, 6 and Pearl, 4.