Parenting: The toughest job you’ll ever love. This old slogan from the Peace Corps truly identifies the role we get to play as parents. While we love our kids and love parenting them (most of the time), it isn’t for the weak! That’s why Living Hope places such strong emphasis on providing help for parents.
Our goal is to help parents not only survive the parenting years, but to THRIVE in them! We recognize the role parents play in discipling their kids, that’s why we provide training, help build community, and offer resources to help with the task.
We hope you’ll plug in and join us in this ministry! We are better together – and our kids are better for it.
Grant Medford
Pastor for Parenting & Family DiscipleshipGrant Medford oversees our Next Generation Ministry but works closely to those in the parenting role. He is a native of Arkansas with 30+ years of experience working in Next Gen roles. He is married to his wife of 35 years, Jennifer, and they have two grown daughters: Megan, who serves with her husband Seth as missionaries in London, England, and Meredith, who recently graduated college and will be pursuing her Master’s degree in Psychology and Counseling.
Payton Russell
Administrative Assistant Payton Russell has been a member of Living Hope Baptist Church for 28 years, shepherding nursery through fourth grade over the last twelve years. Payton has been married to her husband, Tyler, since 2019 and has two girls, Charlotte and Collins. She enjoys serving others, attending musicals, cheering on the Vols, and spending time with her family. She is excited to see the Lord work through the Parent Ministry.