About · Leadership

Our elders.

The men who shepherd the people of Hope Bible Church.

Elder

David Cleland

David was born and raised in Savannah. He attended Calvary Day School and Jenkins High School. He graduated from Georgia State University and The Master's Seminary. He's been in full-time ministry for almost twenty years in churches in California, Illinois, and Georgia. He is married to Erika and they have five children: Lucy, Harry, Archie, Gus and Walt. David is passionate about the power of Jesus Christ to change lives and adoption. In his spare time he likes to play golf and travel.

david@hopesav.com

Elder

Jay Donaldson

Jay was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated high school from Calvary Day School and has a Bachelor's degree in Counseling from Southeastern Bible College where he met and married his wife, Sarah Kate. They have five children; Lincoln, Millie, Tripp, Max and Adah. Jay is passionate about family discipleship, daily Bible intake and training the next generation to fear the Lord. He also believes strongly in the value of the biblical community.

Elder

Tyler Moore

Tyler was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. He graduated from Savannah Arts Academy and went on to study music education at Armstrong State University and the University of Georgia. Tyler is a high school music teacher in the Savannah public school system. He is currently pursuing a Masters degree from Shepherds Theological Seminary. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Heather and they have four children: Lydia, Elliott, Hallie Joy, and Adrian. Tyler enjoys studying and teaching the Bible and leading the people of HOPE in congregational singing each week. He loves taking family walks and exploring the beauty of our historic, coastal city with others.

moorejazz@gmail.com

Elder

Jason Mobley

Jason serves as an elder at Hope Bible Church and leads the Southside home group.