2026 Dinner of Hope

Evan Lanier is a storyteller and filmmaker who loves telling stories about faith, redemption, and real life. He and his wife Meagan are raising four kids, including their son Cruz, who was adopted with the help of Hope Family Services. Meagan serves in children’s ministry, is an advocate for women’s ministry in Uganda, and also teaches their children at home.  Together, they’ve engaged in ministry and mission work around the world and are passionate about encouraging others to do the same. Their story is shaped by a deep belief in the power of the Gospel to bring hope and restoration.