Save St. Louis, inc

Meet the team.

Mark Joe

Director of Operations
"I just want to help build the kind of community that I want my family and my children to be a part of. Whatever needs to be done. Whatever sacrifices or investments need to be made. I'm here for it." 

Cody Badgwell

Events Coordinator
"Having a Hand in setting up a space where people can encounter the love of God brings me joy. This is where God wants me to be."

Bryce Stottlemire

Prayer Ministry
"This community stirred a deep hunger in me to know the Father & to see His people come together as one. Like Solomon who longed for God to dwell among His people, Elijah who called hearts back to Him, Jesus who welcomed all into His temple, my heart is for this to be a place where anyone can encounter His presence, seek His heart, and worship Him in awe and reverence." 

Jess Stottlemire

Admin & Communications
"As an administrator at SSL, I get to serve people and invite others to experience His love and peace through community that has, personally, changed my life. It is my prayer that we all understand how rare it is to have a community like this, that carries each other's burdens and points us all back to the cross. I personally have witnessed God's faithfulness through SSL and I invite you to experience Him too!"

Bret Hockensmith

Men's Ministry
"Save St. Louis has brought Kingdom purpose into my life like nothing before. My heart burns to share the Gospel of Jesus to all and it is clear to me that my call is to shephard the hearts of men. I am honored to steward our group of men toward a stronger relationship with the Father."

Hannah Hockensmith

Women's Ministry
"I've been following Jesus for over a decade and it is the BEST decision I've ever made, the next best being my "yes" to marrying Bret. I am passionate about raising up believers full of zeal and truth, so discipleship is something I feel strongly about and am working to create a culture for at Save St. Louis" 

Sophia Hall

Women's Ministry
"Being a part of SSL has shown me what it looks like to encounter and walk with Jesus while doing life together. My heart for the women's ministry & the community here is that we would encounter the Lord & turn our lives around so that we may spread His light for all to see."

Matt Joe

Bible Study
"Save St. Louis is incredible. As a believer, having a community of people to do life with; to engage in fellowship, to seek and find discipleship, and be perpetually encouraged by the faith of those around me is like an answered prayer. And now, because of God's grace on my life, I get to serve this amazing community by facilitating a bible study that reached hundreds of young people every month. I'm humbled, and grateful to be here."