Ministries

“There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work.“
1Corinthians 12:4-6

Rev. William Burton

Pastor William and first lady, Maria met in Venezuela in 1995 while he served with the International Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention. They married in 1996 and have two children, Hannah Grace (2000) and Isabella Karis (2006). Both have spent their lives serving Christ in church planting and missions in the United States as well as dozens of countries around the world.  
In addition to leading Esperanza Church as a volunteer, Pastor William is the leader of the New Churches team for the Tennessee Baptist Mission Board and the Ethnic Church Planting and Evangelism Specialist.  His beginning years in ministry he served as music minister in four different churches in Tennessee and North Carolina.  He istudied Church Music at Carson Newman University and MDiv at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He leads Esperanza Church with great passion for people and love for the Word of God. His favorite past time is hiking, landscaping and enjoying the great outdoors.
 
Dra. Maria, who is a dentist by profession, is an author, radio host of Tecita de Manzanilla and Restauradas with Transworld Radio, sought after conference speaker as well as leading the women‘s ministry at Esperanza Church. She has served with the Venezuelan Baptist Convention as a volunteer missionary. She holds a DDS from the University of Zulia as well as graduation from Volunteers in Mission Institute and the Great Commission Bible Institute. Maria loves to teach and train ladies, spend time with family and long rides through the country.
 
We love our pastor and his family and are certain you will too!

Worship Ministry

Felipe Monsalve is a talented worship leader and pastor who leads our bilingual worship services at Esperanza Church. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, Felipe brings a rich cultural perspective and a heart for ministry to our community. It was in Bogotá where he met his wife, Kerri, a native of Franklin, TN; they are now the proud parents of two lovely daughters.

Felipe is dedicated to leading worship that exalts Christ, celebrates the vibrant multi-cultural family of our church, and reflects eternal biblical truth. His unique background allows him to blend diverse musical traditions with a deep pastoral commitment, creating an environment where everyone can encounter God.

Youth Ministry

Ben and Adah Campos met in Knoxville, Tennessee while serving at a local church, and got married in November 2025. Ben is a native of the beautiful country of Costa Rica. He currently serves as the Youth Director of an international ministry called Infusion Ministries, and recently co-authored his first book with Dr. Dave Park on experiencing and establishing Identity and Freedom in Christ.

Ben’s passion for pastoring the next generation began in Costa Rica, where he had the opportunity to lead a high school ministry at a local church. He later lived in the Dominican Republic, working as a preacher at a Christian camp, before moving to the United States to lead youth conferences and train youth pastors throughout Latin America. He now serves as our Youth Pastor, continuing his heart for discipling and equipping young people.

Adah was born in Tallahassee, Florida, where she spent 15 years before moving to Atlanta, Georgia for high school. She later relocated to Tennessee to pursue her college degree.

Adah is a gifted interior designer with a passion for creating warm, welcoming, and comfortable spaces. In ministry, she loves working with middle school and high school girls, teaching them their value and identity in Christ. Mrs. Campos is also a talented singer and worship leader who enjoys helping others connect deeply with God through worship.

Together, Ben and Adah are excited and committed to loving, serving, and supporting your youth as they grow in their faith and walk with Christ.

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