Pastor Matt Baye
Hello, and welcome to Hope’s home on the web! My name is Matt Baye, and I am honored to serve as Hope’s pastor since 2016. I am originally from the area, growing up in Green Bay. I attended Concordia University Wisconsin, graduating in 2006. At Concordia, I met my wife Megan, and we were married in 2006. I studied for the ministry at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, receiving my M.Div. in 2010. From there, God called us to serve at St. Peter Lutheran Church and School in Macomb, MI for six wonderful years, where He blessed us with many great friends, and best of all, three of our children (God has since blessed us with #4 and #5 here in Wisconsin). In 2016, I received and accepted the call to serve at Hope. My family and I count ourselves blessed to share life with God’s people here and to share the love and joy of Jesus in De Pere. I invite you to learn more about what God is doing through our congregation by exploring the site or by reaching out to me directly. His richest blessings to you!
DCE Kaitlyn Zeilbeck
Our Director of Christian Education, Kaitlyn received her DCE certificate at Concordia University, St. Paul. Originally from Anoka, MN, Kaitlyn has served in British Columbia, Ohio, and now, here in Wisconsin. She loves working with youth and families and sharing God's love with people of all ages. She and her fiancé John enjoy spending time at the local dog park with their two pups, Jem and Zeus. She is excited to serve alongside you here at Hope.
Mrs. Gail Thiel
Our Angels of Hope Teacher/Director Gail Thiel is a graduate of Concordia University Wisconsin in Mequon. She has a BA degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood, and is licensed by the state of Wisconsin. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching and in creating and implementing preschool programs. Her goal is to create a stimulating educational environment that allows learning to take place naturally. She is dedicated to meeting the needs of each individual child, and passionate about preparing them for their future academic experiences.
Mrs. Kim Thompson
Our Angels of Hope Assistant Kim Thompson is an educational leader at Hope Lutheran Church, having past experience leading Vacation Bible School for over 20 years, Sunday School coordination and leading youth programs. This experience led her to Angels of Hope. Her BA degree in Business Administration has helped to enhance her wonderful organizational skills, but it is her true love for the Lord and for children that shines and makes her so successful at what she does.
Mrs. Renae Maschke
Renae Maschke has been a member of Hope Lutheran Church since 2004 and has served as the Church Secretary since 2023. When she's not in the office, you can find her spending quality time with her husband, Jason, and their son.
