Andréa Hopster was born into a military family, moving all over the United States until her father accepted a call into ministry. Through these experiences, she grew to have a passion for learning about new cultures. God began to stir within her a call to missions, which led her toMount Vernon Nazarene University. While at MVNU, Andréa studied abroad in both Campinas, Brazil and San Jose, Costa Rica. Andréa graduated with a degree in Intercultural Studies and Spanish and continued her educational journey to Biola University (La Mirada, CA) where she earned her M.A. in Linguistics & Biblical Languages. She also happened to meet a guy working at a coffee shop!

Matthew Hopster was born in the desert (Las Vegas) and felt a sense of God calling him to deepen his faith at a young age. While attending a Christ in Youth Camp, he prayed to receive salvation. Matt enjoys connecting with people, and God is using that passion in his call and ministry. He graduated from Hope International University with a degree in Youth and Family Ministries. When he met the girl at the coffee shop, he heard about the Church of the Nazarene. One thing led to another and he is now an ordained pastor!

God continues to use Andréa and Matt’s passion for culture and people, allowing for amazing opportunities to lead people to Christ and encourage discipleship and holiness. Andréa has served in both local and district NMI and Matt served as a youth pastor and in district NYI on the Anaheim District in Southern California.

The Hopsters served the Church of the Nazarene as sponsored missionaries on the North Andean Field in Quito, Ecuador from January 2021 to May 2025! Matt & Andréa served in several ministries on the field including NILI (Nazarene International Language Institute,) Nazarene Missions Teams, and ministering in their local church in Quito. And after many years of prayer, their son, Phineas (September 2024), joined their family and is a further testimony of God’s provision!

In November 2025, the Hopsters began a new adventure serving with the South America Regional team in Pilar, Argentina. Matt is working with the Regional Jurisdictional Secretary supporting pastors and district superintendents with vital reporting that helps the region support local districts and churches in kingdom advancing ministries. Andréa, likewise, is working in an administrative role, supporting the regional finance team ensuring that ministries throughout the region continue to advance through God’s provision.

Thank you and God bless!