About | High Hope Ministries

Who We Are

High Hope is a Christ-centered ministry created to walk alongside individuals and families as they face the real and often difficult challenges of life—past, present, and future. We offer practical support, spiritual guidance, and a safe, confidential space for healing and growth.

We also recognize that struggles rarely affect just one person. That’s why High Hope extends care and resources to the individual’s family members and close friends as well.

Some of the key areas we address include (but are not limited to):

Substance abuse and addiction recovery
Support for families and parents impacted by substance abuse
Mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, fear, and suicidal thoughts
Healing for survivors of emotional, physical, and sexual abuse
Support for individuals navigating LGBTQ+ issues, including spouses or former spouses affected by hidden struggles
Trauma recovery
Grief and loss
Burnout and emotional exhaustion
Challenges in blended families
Support for single mothers
Healing from church-related hurt, confusion, or spiritual abuse

Meet The High Hope Team

Dustin Long

Dustin Long was raised in a home deeply rooted in faith, prayer, and ministry. Baptized in Jesus’ name and filled with the Holy Ghost at age six, he embraced his calling early on—serving as a youth pastor in Texas and later ministering under Bishop Derald Weber in Louisiana, where he was licensed with the UPCI.

Despite his strong foundation, Dustin eventually stepped away from his calling, making choices driven by the flesh rather than the Spirit. For over a decade, his life unraveled under the weight of those decisions—until God, in His mercy, began to draw him back.

The past ten years have been a sacred journey of surrender, healing, and transformation. Today, Dustin lives to testify of God’s faithfulness and the hope and purpose that can rise even from the deepest valleys. He is currently pursuing his Master’s in Executive Coaching and Consulting at the Townsend Institute, equipping himself to help others find restoration and walk boldly in their purpose.

Leigh Ann Long

Leigh Ann was born and raised at the Pentecostals of Alexandria, deeply grounded in faith, family, and a love for worship. From an early age, she was passionate about music and ministry, a passion that led her to pursue college and music in New Orleans. During that season, she experienced personal trials and a time of searching, but ultimately, God called her back to Alexandria, where she began a renewed and independent walk with Him.

With over 13 years of experience in healthcare, Leigh Ann now focuses on mental health, helping others find healing through a holistic, faith-informed approach. She actively serves at POA, volunteering at major events such as BOTT, Messiah, and the Hope Conference, and has led several women’s life groups. She also shares her heart through outreach and music ministry.

Leigh Ann is passionate about encouraging others through life’s challenges, using her own journey as a testament to God’s redemptive power — believing wholeheartedly that He can restore anything, anyone, anywhere.

Terry Fisher

Terry Fisher is a worship leader, singer-songwriter, and seasoned music minister from Alexandria, Louisiana. With over 20 years of experience, he faithfully serves at The Pentecostals of Alexandria while also traveling internationally with Charity Gayle’s team, sharing the gospel and leading others into powerful moments of worship through music.

Gavin Leverich

Gavin first encountered Pentecost at age 12, after growing up in quiet Catholic services. The energy and passion of Pentecostal worship opened his eyes to a new, living way of experiencing God.

God began challenging his strong will early on, teaching him the difficult lesson of surrender. Though marked by His presence, he drifted as a teenager into addiction and rebellion. What started as experimentation turned into daily dependence, leading him into a life of selfishness, drug dealing, and ultimately arrests and felony charges. Yet even in his darkest moments, God never let my light fully go out.

After years of trying to fix his life on his own, he finally reached a place of complete emptiness. In that moment, he surrendered fully, telling God that if He would fix him, he would follow Him unconditionally.

Since that day, God has blessed him beyond imagination—giving him a business to support His kingdom, a church family to walk with, and a powerful testimony to share. There is no greater joy than knowing that God never forsakes us and that He holds a purpose uniquely designed for each of our lives.