Restoring Hope Ministries is guided by Dr. Jeffrey Gross, Chairperson; Jason Horkman, Vice-Chair; and Ana Lenske, Secretary. Community and church leaders who feel called to support RHM’s mission are welcome to express interest in future board service.
"Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed." — Proverbs 15:22
Governance & Oversight
Provide strategic direction and accountability for RHM leadership in alignment with our bylaws and mission.
Legal & 501(c)(3) Compliance
Maintain charitable status, fiduciary duty, and legal requirements as required by nonprofit law.
Three-Year Terms
Board terms are three years. Members are encouraged to grow and move into different board positions as the Lord leads.
Care That Is Measured — Because People Are What Matter
Restoring Hope Ministries tracks the well-being of every participant in our clinical and faith-based services using empirically validated screeners, clinical interviews, behavioral analysis, and self-report — so we can honestly see whether the people we serve are getting better.
This rigor reflects the training of our founder, Dr. Jeffrey Gross, who earned an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the Wisconsin School of Professional Psychology and is continuing his Psy.D. studies in Clinical Psychology, with completion anticipated in 2028. His Th.D. in Theology and Ph.D. in Christian Counseling complement that clinical education with theological preparation for Christ-centered soul care.
At Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, he served as a Student Psychologist and later Chief Student Psychologist, supporting veterans and first responders with traumatic brain injuries through the BRAVE program. His work included assessment, individualized treatment planning, multidisciplinary rehabilitation, psychoeducational and process-oriented groups, and peer supervision. His experience also includes supervised psychological testing of clergy at Milwaukee Psychotherapy Collaborative, recovery-focused group development at The Manor by Windrose, and case management and peer-support supervision at Biehl Bridges to Recovery.
Continuing education in assessment, trauma, neurobehavioral conditions, supervision, ethics, and risk management further informs this approach. Together, these experiences help shape RHM’s commitment to careful assessment, responsible documentation, collaborative care, and attention to each person’s spiritual, relational, emotional, and practical needs. His clinical psychology doctorate remains in progress; this background does not replace the qualifications or licensure required for regulated clinical services.
