Our Staff

Rod Hutton

Roles

Pastor of Faith North Ministries - Faith Church

Director - Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries

Executive Director - Vision of Hope

Chair of the Northend Properties Board - Northend Ministries

Certified Biblical Counselor - Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries

Bio

B. Mathematics – University of Minnesota
M.A. – National Security Affairs – Naval Post Graduate School
M. Div. – Faith Bible Seminary

Pastor Rod Hutton and his wife Kathy have been married for 34 years. They have five children, Chris, Tim, Malia, Grace and Josie. The Hutton’s came to Lafayette on assignment with the Navy to Purdue University which afforded the opportunity to attend Faith Bible Seminary. In 2018, Rod retired from Naval Service and joined the staff to lead the efforts in opening and operating the Northend Community Center and in 2019 he was ordained as a pastor with Faith Church. In 2024, he transitioned to the role as Director, Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries.

Olivia Stafford

Roles

Shift Supervisor / Counselor - Vision of Hope

Bio

Certification of Completion, The School of Discipleship, Miracle Mountain Ranch, 2018
Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselor, 2022

Olivia came to Vision of Hope as an intern in April of 2021. In February 2022, she started working on part time staff. Then, the beginning of June 2022, Olivia began working at Vision of Hope full time. She is one of the counselors, as well as part of the Intake team for new residents. Oliva loves the ministry here and is amazed at how we get to see the Lord redeem the lives of those that come to VOH. It is an incredible ministry opportunity, and she is so thankful that she gets to serve the Lord in this way!

Lydia Cox

Roles

Part-Time On-Floor Staff / Fundraising Coordinator - Vision of Hope

Bio

Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, in process

Lydia is originally from Northwestern Pennsylvania. She grew up on a ministry called Miracle Mountain Ranch. Lydia joined Vision of Hope as an intern in March 2023, then joined the staff team as part-time in September of 2023. Lydia enjoys working alongside the ladies at Vision of Hope. Hearing and witnessing what God has been teaching them. Lydia assists in the Fundraising department, organizes GNA's and serves as on-floor weekend and evening Staff. Lydia is currently pursuing certification as a biblical counselor.


Rachel Taylor

Roles

Second Shift/Fundraiser Coordinator v - Vision of Hope

Bio

M.A. in Elementary Education, Pensacola Christian College, 2007
B.A. in Elementary Education, Faith Baptist Bible College, 2003
Level 1 Certification, Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, in process

Rachel taught for several years in Memphis, TN; She also served as a short-term missionary with Baptist Mid-Missions to Brazil, South America for three years & missionary teacher in Lisbon, Portugal, for six years. Her passion is teaching/missions, but most importantly seeing people come to know God & the wonderful blessing of having a personal relationship with Him.