Hope Church is a new church being planted in Southwest Jacksonville, NC. We are being lovingly sent out by Brookwood Baptist Church with a desire to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to our neighbors, our city, and the nations.
Our story is just beginning — but our foundation is firm. We believe God is building a church that reaches the broken and isolated with the hope found only in Jesus and helps every person discover the life He offers.
Hope Church is a new church being planted in Southwest Jacksonville, NC. We are being lovingly sent out by Brookwood Baptist Church with a desire to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to our neighbors, our city, and the nations.
Our story is just beginning — but our foundation is firm. We believe God is building a church that reaches the broken and isolated with the hope found only in Jesus and helps every person discover the life He offers.
Who we are
Hope Church is a new church being planted in Southwest Jacksonville, NC. We are being lovingly sent out by Brookwood Baptist Church with a desire to bring the hope of Jesus Christ to our neighbors, our city, and the nations.
Our story is just beginning — but our foundation is firm. We believe God is building a church that reaches the broken and isolated with the hope found only in Jesus and helps every person discover the life He offers.
Our Heart for Jacksonville
Jacksonville is home to a growing and diverse community — from military families to long-time locals — all in need of the same hope that changes everything - Jesus.
We want to be a church that serves, loves, and points people to Him in every part of our city.
Michael Daly
Senior Pastor
Michael is married to his wife, Melissa, and together they have two children whom he deeply loves and is committed to leading and discipling. His family is his first ministry and greatest joy. He enjoys day trips with Melissa, spending time with his kids, and, in his free time, playing golf.
Michael is originally from South Carolina. He served for 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and came to faith in Christ while serving at 28 years old. After retiring, he began pursuing full-time ministry. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Integrated Ministry Studies from Moody Bible Institute and plans to attend seminary. He is passionate about teaching God’s Word, helping people grow in their faith, and sharing the gospel with those who do not yet know Christ. Michael is currently leading the planting of Hope Church in Jacksonville, North Carolina, with a team preparing for a public launch in October 2026.
Mason Montoya
Student Minister
Mason is married to his wife, Halaina, and together they have a daughter, Eleanor. Mason is devoted to leading and discipling his family. His family seeks to live by the following mission statement: “Conduits of God’s love, grace, and truth; at home and in the world.” Mason is a family man, a bible nerd, and an extreme minimalist.
Mason grew up in Southern California and enlisted in the Marine Corps after high school. He relocated to Jacksonville and, soon after arriving, felt the Lord calling him to student ministry. Mason began serving students in 2018 and has served in four different student ministries throughout North Carolina. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Theology from Judson College and is currently working on a Master of Arts in Student Ministry at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is passionate about teaching God’s word to students and seeing them fall in love with Jesus.
