The staff at HOPE
Kelly Faris
Financial Administrator
Kelly Faris serves as Financial Administrator at Hope Lutheran Church, where she manages the church’s finances with care, accuracy, and a deep commitment to good stewardship. She joined the staff in 2018 but has been part of the Hope community since 2010, when she and her family moved to Wake Forest from Columbus, Ohio. Over the years, Kelly has served in a variety of ministries and is a former member of the Ministry Leadership Team.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Mathematics Education from Ohio University and a master’s degree from Marygrove College. Kelly brings both professional expertise and a heart for service to her role, supporting the mission of Hope behind the scenes. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her husband, Brian, and their three daughters—Addison, Emmerson, and Peyton.
Kelly finds joy in contributing to a church where faith and community are lived out daily and where every number supports ministry that makes a difference.