Hi there! My name is Victoria Hoppes and I live in Indianapolis, Indiana with my cat Toby. I serve as the Director of Youth and Children's Ministries at Resurrection Lutheran Church, an ELCA congregation located on the south side of Indianapolis.
I have my Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Media and Theology from Texas Lutheran University. In May 2018, I graduated from Luther Seminary with a Master of Arts degree in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry. I also hold a Certificate in Youth & Family Ministry from Forma's Faith Formation Academy.
Prior to living and working in Indiana, I have been blessed to serve in a wide variety of ministry contexts. My first role working in youth ministry was in 2009 when I served on the summer staff of Cross Trails Ministry in Kerrville, TX. As a college student, I served as the Youth Director at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion, TX. My first full-time ministry job was serving as the Associate for Youth & Camping Ministries for the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Most recently, I served as the Camp Director at Waycross Camp and Conference Center and the Youth Ministry Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. I most enjoy program development and curriculum writing, engaging teenagers in spiritual and leadership development, and working with camp and outdoor ministry programs. I also enjoy networking and providing advice and consultations to local youth ministries.
In addition to my full-time ministry work, I became the Project Manager and Editor of Faith @ Home, a shared resource ministry of Forma and Forward Movement, in February 2019. In this role, I manage our writers, edit content, and send out devotions to a growing subscriber list.
In my free time, I like to read, write, binge-watch comedy on Netflix, and try new recipes (especially baking!) I also love exploring the world and finding new local places to shop and eat (especially new coffee shops where I can write!) Two of my favorite shows are This Is Us and The Big Bang Theory. I also really enjoy watching "vintage" episodes of Saturday Night Live.
I have my Bachelor of Arts degree in Dramatic Media and Theology from Texas Lutheran University. In May 2018, I graduated from Luther Seminary with a Master of Arts degree in Children, Youth, and Family Ministry. I also hold a Certificate in Youth & Family Ministry from Forma's Faith Formation Academy.
Prior to living and working in Indiana, I have been blessed to serve in a wide variety of ministry contexts. My first role working in youth ministry was in 2009 when I served on the summer staff of Cross Trails Ministry in Kerrville, TX. As a college student, I served as the Youth Director at St. John Lutheran Church in Marion, TX. My first full-time ministry job was serving as the Associate for Youth & Camping Ministries for the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania. Most recently, I served as the Camp Director at Waycross Camp and Conference Center and the Youth Ministry Coordinator for the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis. I most enjoy program development and curriculum writing, engaging teenagers in spiritual and leadership development, and working with camp and outdoor ministry programs. I also enjoy networking and providing advice and consultations to local youth ministries.
In addition to my full-time ministry work, I became the Project Manager and Editor of Faith @ Home, a shared resource ministry of Forma and Forward Movement, in February 2019. In this role, I manage our writers, edit content, and send out devotions to a growing subscriber list.
In my free time, I like to read, write, binge-watch comedy on Netflix, and try new recipes (especially baking!) I also love exploring the world and finding new local places to shop and eat (especially new coffee shops where I can write!) Two of my favorite shows are This Is Us and The Big Bang Theory. I also really enjoy watching "vintage" episodes of Saturday Night Live.
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