About Us



Our Mission

By God’s grace and power we will LOVE, REACH, TEACH, & SEND people for the glory of Jesus Christ.

What to Expect

Parking

Parking is pretty simple here, park anywhere you want. We will see you inside!

Arrival Time

Small group starts at 9:00 followed by worship at 10:30.

What to Wear

From flip-flops to wingtips, we have it all. Be relaxed or dress it up—we'll be happy to see you.

Teaching Style

Every worship service and Sunday school class involves a Biblically-focused message. We love to learn.

Children

Calling all kiddos! We care so much for each child that walks through the door. Sundays: Children's Church meets at 10:30am Wednesdays: Awana meets at 6:30pm

Events

Lots of things are happening at Hope Mountain! Stay up to date on all the upcoming events.

Youth

Calling all Youth! Come join us for fellowship and worship! Sundays: Small Group meets at 9:00am Wednesdays: Youth meets at 6:30pm

Serve on Sundays

Get involved at Hope Mountain! From teaching a small group to working the sound booth, there is a something for everyone. Find a place to serve today!

Meet Our Pastor

Pastor Deric Thomas and his wife Heather have been married for over 20 years and have six wonderful children (John Deric, Simon, Anna, Grace, Ethan, and Bridges). God graciously brought Deric into a relationship with Jesus Christ when he was 19 years old, after his first year of college at The University of Alabama. He has now been pastoring for about 20 years, and most recently started 3 churches. Now he is the Senior Pastor here at Hope Mountain. 

Pastor Deric grew up in Birmingham, Alabama. He spent the first six years of his life in the inner city, the next twelve years in the suburbs of Homewood, and a lot of time in the country with his grandparents. This diversity of experience, along with the work of God’s Spirit in his heart, has helped to shape him into a man that loves people of all backgrounds and walks of life. He enjoys spending time with his family, date nights with Heather, getting to know people, playing sports of all kinds (football, baseball, basketball, etc.), fishing, eating good food, and reading. 

Dr. Thomas (B.A. Biblical Studies, MACE, M.Div, D.Min, MBA [in process]) is also a professor at Samford University and The New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary where he teaches and trains the next generation of Christian leaders, pastors, ministers, missionaries, and church planters. He is also a Captain and Chaplain in the Army National Guard of Alabama. God has given him the opportunity to do missions and ministry all over the world, but he considers it his highest vocational calling to teach and shepherd God’s people in the local church.