Hope's Pastors

Pat Roach - Pastor

Pat is originally from Central Texas and graduated with a degree in Philosophy from Texas A&M in 1992. After spending some time overseas in the former Soviet Union, Pat began theological studies at Westminster seminary in Philadelphia, PA. which he completed in 1999. Pat served as campus minister at Rice University from 1999 to 2007, where he regularly preached, met with students, and taught a class on spirituality and contemporary film. He is married to Ashley, and has three children: Mary, Anna, and James. He is also into eating, reading, and following the exploits of the 2005 National League Champion Houston Astros and the 1977 NBA Champion Portland Trailblazers. You can contact Pat at pat@hopeportland.org or at (503) 805-0110.
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 Jason Little – Associate Pastor

Jason grew up in Dallas, Texas and attended Southern Methodist University. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in studio art. He attended Westminster seminary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where met his wife Caroline. Caroline, an Atlanta native, graduated from the University of North Carolina. Jason and Caroline met in Philadelphia. Jason’s first pastorate was at Southwest Presbyterian Church in Houston, Texas. After 2 years the Littles moved to Chattanooga, TN so that Jason could serve as the RUF campus minister at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. The Littles have two daughters, Rynn and Eleanor, and a dog named Roscoe.  You can contact Jason at jason@hopeportland.org or at (503) 880-4003.