Senior Pastor
Apostle Mack Thomas
Apostle Mack A. Thomas is a man of God who truly loves the Lord. Pastor Mack was born again on October 15, 1990, in Pirmasens, Germany. Baptized with the Holy Ghost, with the evidence of speaking in tongues. He accepted his call to the ministry in 1993 while on active duty in FT. Hood, Texas. He has served and ministered in many places across the world to include Germany, Korea, Kuwait, and Iraq. He lives in San Antonio, Texas where he currently Pastors House of Prayer and Evangelism Ministries also known as H.O.P.E Ministries with his wife Pastor Dionne R. Thomas, under the leadership of Apostle G.L Grace and Pastor Danielle Grace of Balanced Believers Ministry in Killeen TX.
Apostle Mack's heart and passion are to reach people across the world with the love of Christ. He is also the visionary of M.O.V.E, Men Of Vision and Excellence. Apostle Mack loves pouring and mentoring into broken, dysfunctional, and lost men, teaching them that they have a purpose and that there is hope through Christ Jesus. Apostle Mack is an anointed prophetic intercessor, counselor, preacher, and teacher of the gospel. Apostle Mack is also pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management with a minor in Theology at Wayland Baptist University.
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Lastly, Apostle Mack is a retired non-commission Officer of the United States Army, serving our Country for 20 years. His duties and tours include Louisiana, Texas, Korea, Kuwait, and Iraq. Apostle Mack has truly seen the face of war and knows that he would not have made it this far without the Lord on his side. Apostle Mack is married to Pastor Dionne, they have five children, Mack Jr. 28, Davina 27, Elizabeth 25, Alysia 23, Isaiah 19. They also have a daughter-in-law, Jessica, and a son-in-law, Keith, and six grandchildren.
Executive Pastor
Pastor Dionne Thomas
Pastor Dionne R. Thomas is a woman of God who truly loves the Lord. She has served and ministered in many places across the world including Kuwait, Afghanistan, and Iraq. She lives in San Antonio, Texas where she currently Pastors House of Prayer & Evangelism Ministries, also known as H.O.P.E Ministries with her husband Apostle Mack A. Thomas under the leadership of Apostle G.L Grace and Pastor Danielle Grace of Balanced Believers Ministry in Killeen TX.
Pastor Dionne’s heart and passion are to reach people across the world with the love of Christ. She is also the visionary of WP3, Women of Power, Purpose, and Prayer. She loves pouring specifically into broken and lost women, teaching them that they have a purpose and that there is hope through Christ Jesus. Pastor Dionne is an anointed prophetic intercessor, counselor, preacher, and teacher of the gospel. Pastor Dionne is also a graduate of Texas A&M University with a Bachelors's Degree in Social Science. She is also a graduate of the Minnesota School of Theology with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology. Lastly, Pastor Dionne is an author, certified life coach, and retired Warrant Officer of the United States Army, serving our country for 24 years. Her duties and tours include Louisiana, Haiti, Bosnia, Korea, Georgia, Texas, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. Pastor Dionne has truly seen the face of war and knows that she would not have made it this far without the Lord on her side.
Prophetess LaShon Evans
Born in Chicago Illinois, LaShon L. Evans is an anointed woman of God. She has served in the house of God for many years as Choir Director, Lead Intercessor, and Prophetess. In 2010 she was licensed as a Prophetess and Minister of the gospel under the leadership of Apostle Vater Williams at Building the Wasted Places in Westchester, Illinois. LaShon loves working with children. She earned her Associates's Degree in Applied Science and is also a certified early childhood teacher and director.
In 2014, God spoke to LaShon and said to relocate to Texas. She and her husband (Kenneth Evans) of thirty years, left Chicago and now reside in San Antonio, Texas with their two sons (Kenneth and Kendrick). In March of 2017, Holy Spirit lead LaShon to H.O.P.E Ministries (House of Prayer and Evangelism) where she serves faithfully as Lead Intercessor, Senior Prophetess, Finance leader under the leadership of Apostle Mack and Pastor Dionne Thomas.
Minister Melonese Martin
Minister Melonese L. Martin is the daughter of the late Mr. Gary Barden and the late Mrs. Melonese Martin. She is a native of Newark, New Jersey, and the youngest of three siblings. Raised in the church as a child, her mother ensured she was well acquainted with the Word of God and His presence.
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In February 2009, during her deployment to Kuwait, Minister Melonese accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior. From that moment on, she dedicated her life to Him, and the Lord called her to preach and teach the Gospel. Minister Melonese delivered her first sermonettes in October 2009 and January 2010. It was during this time that she recognized God’s calling on her life. She openly acknowledged her calling as a minister in 2010, was licensed in 2011, and ordained in 2013. With a heart for people, she enjoys sharing the Word of God with others.
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Over the years, Minister Melonese has served in various ministry roles, including Administrative Pastor, Armor Bearer, leader of the Senior Pastor’s Intercessory Prayer Ministry, auxiliary leader for Media, Youth, & Outreach, Noon Day Prayer, and Singles Ministries. In 2020, following the Holy Spirit's instructions, Minister Melonese relocated to San Antonio, Texas, to serve under Apostle Mack Thomas and Pastor Dionne Thomas. She currently serves as the Church Administrator, Assistant Director of Hope’s House for Women and leads the Media and Singles Ministries.
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Minister Melonese is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over 20 years of service. She graduated from the Sonship School of the Firstborn (SSOTF) and Liberty University, where she earned a Master’s in Executive Leadership, a Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management, Project Management, and Biblical Studies, along with a Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management. Additionally, she is the owner and CEO of Jehovah Express Productions, LLC, a multimedia company launched in August 2012.
Minister Angel Maciel
Angel Maciel is a San Antonio native who earned her Bachelor of Arts in Music Industry Studies from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. The Holy Spirit encountered Angel at the age of 16 years old and she has fervently served the Lord ever since. As a singer, songwriter, and recording artist, she strives to share all that God has done for her through her music. Angel serves the Lord passionately and has collaborated with many ministries in San Antonio such as Forever Free Ministries, Honest Prayer Tribe, Alamo City Women’s Ministry, King’s Mission, Mission City Ministries, San Antonio House of Prayer, Sold Out Believers Ministries, IAM International, and H.O.P.E. Ministries. Minister Angel oversees the young adult ministry, Generation Fire, at H.O.P.E. Ministries.
