Living Hope Church Elders
Living Hope Ministry Team
“so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another.” –Romans 12:5
Sean Finnegan
Lead Pastor – Church Elder
Sean Finnegan came on full time in 2005 with a focus on community and international outreach. He’s also the host of Restitutio, a weekly podcast focused on restoring authentic Christianity and living it out today. He holds a Masters of Theological Studies (MTS) in Early Christian History from Boston University, a BA in Theology from Atlanta Bible College, and a BS in Computer Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Sean’s omnivorous appetite has lead him to pursue research in theology, Bible, apologetics, textual criticism, translation, ethics, and church history. However, his greatest passion is the Great Commission–reaching new people with the gospel message and helping Christ-followers deepen their discipleship (Matthew 28:19-20).
Thom Riley
Audio and Congolese Ministries – Church Elder
Thom has been involved with home Bible fellowships and Christian service since 1984 and part of the Living Hope Family since the church’s formation in September, 1999. Along with having the privilege of assisting with many ministry functions throughout, he helped to coordinate the building of the church, children’s and teen fellowships, various advances, and many ministry events. Thom is active in LHIM’s African ministry support and has visited our sister churches in the Congo countries (the DRC and RC) multiple times. Thom currently coordinates the audio team and serves as Elder and member of the Board of Directors. He encourages anyone to consider getting involved with volunteer service. “It will change your life.” (Ephesians 4:1-15)
Michael Finnegan
Benevolence Coordinator – Church Elder
Michael serves as the benevolence coordinator for Living Hope, organizing meeting local needs inside and outside the church. He also helps to coordinate and run the annual men’s conference each Spring. Michael lives in Latham, New York, with his wife Jasara and their three children.
Rich Elton
Church Elder
Rich has been a Christ follower since 1971, and has been active in Living Hope Ministries for three decades.
He has served LHIM in various capacities including many years overseeing a home fellowship, and 18 years leading a Bible study at a state prison. Presently he leads the Congo Child Sponsorship Program, and is instrumental in the annual Men’s Conference. He serves at a Christian mission for the homeless and a local soup kitchen.
Rich enjoys all kinds of wilderness sports, and gets outdoors as often as possible. As a professional scientist, he loves science and nature, which reveal the awesomeness of our Creator. You’ll often find him outside worshipping God in His “grand cathedral.”
Rich and his wife, Cheryl live in Queensbury and have two adult sons.
