BUILDING STRONG FAMILIES

Hope Harbor is a privately funded 501 (c)(3) non-profit operating as a Christian ministry, serving and reconciling teens & families.

VISION

Build strong Christ-centered families that make an impact for generations.

Give hope to families by equipping, empowering, and anchoring them to Jesus.

MISSION

VALUES

CHRIST

Christ is the center of our words, actions, and intentions as we rely on prayer and the hope of the gospel.

THE BIBLE

Biblical truth is the core of being well, and God’s authoritative Word is the starting point for all that we teach others and learn ourselves.

RELATIONSHIPS

We emulate Christ’s example of relationship by loving, encouraging, valuing, and protecting others, especially children.

SERVICE

We place others first and serve with excellence.

STEWARDSHIP

We manage what is entrusted to us with honesty, integrity, and faithfulness.

GOVERNING BOARD

  • Claudia Stenson

    Founder of Hope Harbor

    Ex Officio

  • Carla Reynolds

    Founder of Hope Harbor
    Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist
    Iowa Vocational Rehabilitation Services

  • Carrie Doom

    Chair of Hope Harbor
    Attorney at McKinnis & Doom

  • Nancy Kunz

    Vice Chair of Hope Harbor
    VP-Retail Banking Manager
    First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard

  • Ben Wiener

    Treasurer of Hope Harbor
    CEO - Benaiah Co.

  • Allan Ward

    Spiritual Director of Hope Harbor

  • Chris Bisschop

    Parker Advisory Board Chair
    Vice President Of Sales
    American Bath Group

  • Terry Christensen

  • Patty Ebnet

  • Brad Gruhot

    Marshall Advisory Board Chair
    Chamber President, Marshall Area Chamber of Commerce

  • Chris Callahan

  • Mark Sundblad

  • Cindy McKittrick

  • Cindy McKittrick

    Ex Officio

  • Chad Doyle

    Executive Director of Hope Harbor
    Ex-Officio

Marshall Advisory Board

Brad Gruhot - Chair 
Patty Ebnet - Vice Chair 
Shan Schultz - Secretary 
Eric Oldenkamp  
Allan Ward 
Amy Robinson 
Kelly Werner 
Rashell Thordson 
James Witte 
Wendy Towne 
Matt Dvorak  
Tiffany Leach 
Melissa Bruns, Site Director - Ex-Officio 
Chad Doyle, Executive Director - Ex-Officio 

Parker Advisory Board

Chris Bisschop - Chair
Stan Dissing 
Leah Wiener
Jonathan Vasquez 
Ryan Revell 
Adam Long 
Terry Christensen - Ex-Officio 
Corey Etter, Site Director - Ex-Officio 
Chad Doyle, Executive Director - Ex-Officio 

Ministry Team

  • Chad Doyle

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

  • Erin Knorr

    AFTERCARE COORDINATOR

  • Melissa Bruns

    MARSHALL SITE DIRECTOR

  • Corey Etter

    PARKER SITE DIRECTOR

HOPE HARBOR REPORTS