Mount Hope is under the leadership of the awesome and dynamic +Bis H. Donald Bates, Pastor.  Standing beside +Bis. Bates is a Spirit filled God-fearing woman that is A shining example of what Christian stewardship should be, and that is none other than First Lady Karen Bates. 

+Bis. Bates is a native of Baltimore coming from the Shiloh Christian Community Church and has no problem preaching the unadulterated word of God by any means needed. 

If you are looking for spiritual guidance, a word delivered in a simple to understand format - look no further than the teachings of +Bis. Bates and the wonderful congregation of the Mount Hope Baptist Church preaching staff.