About Mission of Hope
Mission of Hope (formerly Cornerstone of Hope) opened in the Lima area in September of 2014 in response to the deficit of faith-based mental health services in the region. What started as a vision to provide compassionate, accessible care has grown into a thriving agency serving Northwest Ohio.
Initially providing counseling and support groups, Mission of Hope quickly began to grow. We are fueled with a passion to equip children, teens, and adults in our community by providing support, education, and practical tools for mental and relational health.
Today, with offices in Lima, Findlay, and Van Wert – plus telehealth services – Mission of Hope impacts individuals, families, businesses, and organizations across a wider region. Through counseling, workshops, and community partnerships, we ensure every person has an opportunity to gain the tools they need for hope, resilience, and healing.
We're grateful for the growth we've experienced and the excellent team that makes this work possible. Our mission continues: pushing back the darkness by providing quality, faith-based counseling and workshops throughout Northwest Ohio.
Mission of Hope is a faith-based non-profit mental health agency that provides affordable individual, marriage and family counseling. In addition to counseling, Mission of Hope responds to community needs by providing trainings, workshops, outreach programs and partnerships that equip community members of all ages with practical mental health tools for hope, resilience, and healing.
Our Vision
A community equipped to live whole and holy.
Our Values
Faith • Excellence • Compassion • Integrity • Stewardship
Our Staff
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In 2014, Kari founded Cornerstone of Hope Lima and now serves as the Executive Director/Clinical Director for Mission of Hope. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor/supervisor. She has a master’s in Community Counseling from Wright State University and has severed in the field over 15 years. Kari served as the Post Abortion Recovery Director in Miami Valley, served in private practice settings as well as counselor/group coordinator at Cornerstone of Hope in Cleveland, has provided clinical supervision for undergrad and graduate students in the mental health field. She has spoken at numerous retreats and conferences, has taught various CEU's in the counseling field, and has written group and Bible study curriculum.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Mission of Hope because I believe that God desires people to be whole and holy and I have the privilege to seek creative, practical ways with the Mission of Hope team to extend this hope to the community.
FUN FACT: I enjoy reading, running, trying new foods and making memories with my husband and two boys!
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Micah joined the Cornerstone team in 2015 and currently serves as the Executive Assistant. She received her degree in psychology and Christian counseling through Liberty University. While serving in the mission field for over 4 years, she was highly involved in numerous positions such as teaching, planning events, facilitating groups and leading multiple teams overseas to many parts of Asia and the Middle East. She has also facilitated administrative duties in business start-ups in our local community.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Cornerstone because I have the privilege to see God bring hope and healing to so many individuals. I am also grateful to serve alongside a team that truly has a heart to equip and serve this community well!
FUN FACT: I enjoy spending time with my husband and two sons, being on the water and traveling!
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Sheena joined Cornerstone’s team in 2021 and serves as our Clinical Receptionist and Grant Coordinator. She graduated with a degree in Business Communications at Liberty University. She has held numerous roles within the ministry setting such as Worship Director, Communications Director and as an administrative assistant.
WHY I SERVE: I'm honored to serve at Cornerstone because of the ministry we do for hurting people both in the office and the community. We get to follow Jesus' example of serving God and people outside the church building.
FUN FACT: I enjoy hanging out with my family, especially outside; singing, playing, and listening to music; reading and audiobooks; knitting; and drinking sugary frou-frou coffee.
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Heidi joined the Cornerstone team in 2020 and serves in our Lima office providing counseling, facilitating groups and leading trainings and workshops in the community. She is a licensed professional counselor, received her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Winebrenner Theological Seminary, and has served in the field over 19 years. Heidi has also served as a behavior specialist in a group residential care facility, has a master’s in Education and worked with elementary and high school students.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Cornerstone because I get a front-row seat to see God's Kingdom work for wholeness and healing in our area! I'm also honored to serve alongside this team of individuals who truly enjoy serving God and seeing His will and glory for His people.
FUN FACT: I enjoy experiencing God's creation while hiking and walking, I enjoy learning through conversations with others and reading, and I enjoy time with friends and family.
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Haley joined the Cornerstone team in 2017 and serves in our Lima office providing counseling, facilitating groups, and leading trainings and workshops in the community. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor, received her master’s degree in Clinical Counseling from Winebrenner Theological Seminary, and has served in the field over 5 years. Haley has also served as a Mental and Behavioral Health Case Manager and PRN Inpatient Psychiatric Counselor at a local hospital.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Cornerstone because the opportunity to walk alongside clients not only in their mental well-being but also in their spiritual well-being is such a beautiful thing! We also have an amazing team!
FUN FACT: I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, and being crafty/creative.
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Kendra joined the Cornerstone team in 2020 and serves in our Lima and Bluffton office providing counseling and leading trainings and workshops in the community. Kendra is also our intern coordinator. She is a licensed professional clinical counselor/supervisor, received her master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health from Ashland Theological Seminary, and has served in the field over 10 years. Kendra has also worked in community mental health settings and as an assistant director of counseling at a local university.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Cornerstone because I truly believe that each person here loves God and people really well. It’s an honor to be part of a team that holds sacred space where God’s healing work can take place.
FUN FACT: I enjoy reading, writing, being creative and spending time with the people I love.
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Jessica joined the Cornerstone team in 2018 and serves in our Lima office providing counseling and leading trainings and workshops in the community. She is a licensed independent social worker/supervisor, received her master’s degree in Social Work from The Ohio State University, and has served in the field over 18 years. Jessica has also served as the Program Director for 21st Century After School Grant Program in Mercer County and worked as a School Social Worker at a local school.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Cornerstone because I appreciate the ability to integrate faith in my practice.
FUN FACT: I enjoy baking and spending time with my husband and two sons.
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Shane joined the Cornerstone team in 2021 and serves in our Lima office providing counseling and facilitating groups. Shane is also our Courageous Parenting Coordinator. He is a licensed professional counselor, received his master’s degree in Counseling from Heidelberg University and has served in the field over four years. Shane has also served as a registered Behavior Technician, in an intensive outpatient program and inpatient psychiatric unit at a local hospital and as a counselor trainee at a local agency.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Cornerstone because I believe in attending to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of others and Cornerstone encourages this holistic approach.
FUN FACT: I love spending time with my family, sports, video games, reading, philosophical conversations, stand-up comedy, and eating good food!
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Nicole joined the Cornerstone team in 2020 and serves in our Lima and Van Wert office providing counseling and leading trainings and workshops in the community. She is a licensed independent marriage and family therapist, received her master’s degree in Marriage & Family Therapy from Abilene Christian University, and has served in the field over 16 years. Nicole has also served 11 years at a local mental health facility, 3 years at a community resource agency and in 2020 published her first book entitled Remade: Living Free.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Cornerstone because it is both an agency dedicated to the highest quality client service and a ministry dedicated to serving our Heavenly Father.
FUN FACT: I enjoy running, traveling, reading, and writing!
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Joe joined the Cornerstone team in 2022 and serves in our Lima and Bluffton office providing counseling, facilitating groups and leading trainings and workshops in the community. He is a licensed professional counselor receiving his Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Liberty University.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Cornerstone because Working at Cornerstone is the culmination of a journey God began around 10 years ago. I am honored to work with an amazing staff and leadership and cannot wait to see what God has planned next.
FUN FACT: I enjoy running, reading, time with family/friends, more running.
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Ashley joined the Cornerstone team in 2022 and serves in our Lima office providing counseling and leading trainings and workshops in the community. She is a licensed social worker, received her master’s degree in Social Work from University of South Dakota, and has served in the field over 10 years. Ashley has also served as a therapist in a community agency, as a hospice social worker and as a social work case manager.
WHY I SERVE: I am honored to serve at Cornerstone because every day is a new opportunity to walk alongside someone in their journey towards healing and wholeness. I am humbled to serve in this role and count it as an honor to work with my clients.
FUN FACT: I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children. I also enjoy the outdoors and never say no to reading a good book!
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Cheyenne joined the Cornerstone team in 2023 and provides telehealth counseling. She is a licensed professional counselor, receiving her Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, from Grand Canyon University. Cheyenne has experience in the Juvenile Detention Center working with adolescents and Interned at Cornerstone of Hope prior to accepting a full time position there.
WHY I SERVE: The opportunity to serve at Cornerstone was an answered prayer. I am surrounded by co-workers that are so supportive and on fire for the Kingdom of God. I am blessed to walk alongside them in helping our community find hope and healing in their struggles. Witnessing first-hand the way that God works through our team has been life-changing.
FUN FACT: I am my happiest when I am with my husband and kids out in nature and making memories. I enjoy playing sports of all kinds. I love coffee. I love time with my friends. I love Jesus and spending time trying to grow in my faith.
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Elisa joined the Cornerstone team in 2023 and serves in our Lima office providing counseling, facilitating groups and leading workshops in the community. She is a licensed professional counselor.
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Dinah joined the Cornerstone team in 2025 and serves in our Lima office as the Financial Program Assistant!
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Lori joined the Cornerstone team in 2025 and serves in our Findlay office providing counseling, facilitating groups and leading trainings and workshops in the community. She is a licensed professional counselor.
Dr. Bill Scherger, MD
Board Chair
Aaron Bensinger, Attorney at Law
Treasurer