Frank Bernat
Lead Pastor

CONTACT INFO
Email: frank@placeofhope.org
 


Frank graduated from the University of Georgia in 1992 with a B.A. in Speech Communications.  He completed his graduate work at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in 1995 and served as a youth pastor during and following his time at Candler.  In 1996, he became an Ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church.  In 1998, he became the Senior Pastor at Newborn UMC and an Elder in the United Methodist Church.  Before coming to Hope, he served as a Senior Associate Pastor at Roswell UMC.
 
Frank is married to his wife Lesli.  They have two beautiful daughters, Rachel and Rebekah.  In his spare time, he enjoys watching sports -- especially UGA football (Go 'Dawgs!), NASCAR, and hockey.