Staff and Boards
God is our CEO, Chairman of the Board, and also does most of the work!We just bring any crowns that happen to come our way, and lay them at His feet.
Painting:Cast Our Crowns, oil on canvas, image courtesy Jim Janknegt
Staff
Felipe Adams
My responsibilities at AHOP are: Praying and leading the Church Track The passion God has given me is: Relationship, Intimacy, Adventure
Skills I have developed include: Leadership, Communication, Mentoring, Finance
My five top strengths* are: Adaptability, Connectedness, Strategic, Empathy, Positivity
One of my weaknesses is: I can be easily distracted
Outside of AHOP I enjoy: My Family, Music, Scuba Diving, Swimming, Being with my friends
Amy Cogdell
My responsibilities at AHOP are:Co-leading the community with my husband Thomas, organizing community events and retreatsThe passion God has given me is: Pastoring and growing people in the community
Skills I have developed include: Teaching, communication, one-on-one mentoring
My five top strengths are: Belief, Responsibility, Input, Developer, Empathy
One of my weaknesses is: A sweet tooth
Outside of AHOP I enjoy: Hiking, walking, playing with my children
Thomas Cogdell
My responsibilities at AHOP are: Co-leading the community with my wife Amy, leading the staffThe passion God has given me is: Seeing the vision God has for AHOP in years to come, and communicating that vision clearly
Skills I have developed include:Leadership, written & verbal communication, project management
My five top strengths are: Strategy, Ideation, Inclusion, Intellection, Adaptibility
One of my weaknesses is: Underestimating the time it takes to actually get things done!
Outside of AHOP I enjoy: Being outdoors with my family
Matt LaCour
My responsibilities at AHOP are: Co-leading the youth track with my wife Moriah and loving on the Lord in the prayer roomThe passion God has given me is: Seeing His church praying together and people having freedom in worship
Skills I have developed include:Leading worship,teaching, relating to people, and I can learn how to play an instrument in about a month
My five top strengths are: Empathy, Adaptability, Developer, Includer, Harmony
One of my weaknesses is: Drinking too much coffee
Outside of AHOP I enjoy: Biking, camping with friends, going on walks with my wife, eating, and music
Moriah LaCour
My resonsibilities at AHOP are: Co-leading the youth track with my husband Matt and spending time in worship and praying for our city. I'm also the calendar keeper and various other odd jobs... :)The passion God has given me is: Seeing people full of life and freedom in Jesus
Skills I have developed include: Facilitating small groups, graphics and design, and ninja skills.
My five top strengths are: Empathy, Developer, Relator, Positivity, Maximizer
One of my weaknesses is: Checking my e-mail more than necessary
Outside of AHOP I enjoy: Cooking and eating, playing games, reading, walking and making things look pretty
Maricela Vidaurri
My responsibilities at AHOP are: Hospitality and enjoying God in the prayer room. hoo!The passion God has given me is: Music, dance, joy and seeing people set free.
Skills I have developed include:How to speak up (still learning), how to get a Costco card
My five top strengths are: Adaptable, Belief, Empathy, Connectedness, Futuristic
One of my weaknesses is: Daydreaming till it becomes true to my heart. doh!
Outside of AHOP I enjoy is: What? Outside of AHOP? Does such a world exist? If it did, I would probably run, make music, dance and play
* The Strengths mentioned are from StrengthsFinders ...
Austin House of Prayer Board of Directors
Each member of the AHOP's Board of Directors is also an active member of the AHOP Community.
- Felipe Adams(Treasurer)
- Amy Cogdell (Chairman)
- Thomas Cogdell
- Jack Dorman
- Sandi Pedrotti (Secretary)
Antioch Network Advisory Council
Austin House of Prayer is a member of the Antioch Network, an international network of ministries working in the areas of prayer, reconciliation and apprenticeship to Jesus. Amy and Thomas are members of the Antioch Network Council, and meet regularly with other leaders on the council. Antioch Network is led by George and Hanna Miley, former directors of Operation Mobilization.
Seabrook Center Development Task Force
The Seabrook Center Development Board is being formed to raise funds for AHOP to develop and move to a permanent home.
- David Balmforth - Balmforth Properties, Connexion House
- Thomas Cogdell - Austin House of Prayer / Day &Night Waters
- Kay Hart - Doxology, UT LBJ School of Public Affairs
- Geno Hildebrandt - Connexion House, Hope Chapel
- Jennifer Hollers - Wells Fargo Bank, Austin House of Prayer
- Debbie Kizer - Imagine Art
- Fr. Jayme Mathias - Cristo Rey Catholic Church
- Joelene Michel - Austin House of Prayer
- Liz Reyna - Reignmakers
- Marty St. Onge - Hope Chapel, Austin House of Prayer
- Cindi Vana - National Day of Prayer