Hope Community is not merely a place, but a group of people who desire to live as followers of Jesus and to make a difference in our city for Christ.
1. For God’s Glory
In all the universe, there is nothing more important than God. God’s glory is the radiance of all that He is, and is what we are created to enjoy. Therefore, all of our ministries and efforts are about glorying God and we will aim to worship God in all that we do, not just in our corporate worship alone, but through the rest of our lives as well.
“It ain’t about us, it’s about God.”
2. By God’s Grace
The grace of God shall permeate all that we do. We acknowledge that our only hope for a restored relationship with God is through the grace given to us at the cross of Jesus Christ. We will operate in a spirit of grace and humility, and will allow ourselves to be broken over our own sin.
“We are all poster children for grace.”
3. Through the Truth of The Word of God
The Bible is our source of truth and our guide for living. Real life change happens only when it brings our lives into alliance with the God-inspired words of Scripture. We value teaching, preaching, studying and meditating upon God’s Word.
“God’s Word changes lives!”
4. Depending on God through the Holy Spirit.
We have no desire to have the ministry of this church be powered on our own strength. We will rely on the Holy Spirit to lead, empower, and comfort us as we eagerly learn how to personally and corporately pray and worship.
“Be a sailboat, catching the wind of the Spirit - not a speedboat, under your own power.”
5. Because All People Matter to God
The reason we desire to minister to others is because people, all people, matter to God. No matter how far away from God they may seem, they all matter to God (Luke 15). Therefore we will be relevant by being contemporary and removing any unnecessary obstacle to help people see Jesus Christ. We want to honor where each person is at in their personal spiritual journey, while encouraging them to go farther. We will do this all in a God honoring manner.
“People matter to God.”
6. Therefore, We Hope to Make Disciples
Through loving relationships and the community created at Hope Community Church, we aim to make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who would engage in knowing Jesus Christ through study and service. We highly value the smaller groups (mentorship relationships, small and cell groups, etc.) that can help facilitate these kind of life long, authentic, God-centered friendships.
“Community is our middle name” & “Make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ”
7. And, Ultimately, Spread the Kingdom of God
We believe that as believers, we are on the offensive in a spiritual battle and therefore we will seek to go into the kingdom of darkness to do as much damage as we possibly can. We value kingdom of God related prayer, outreach, children’s ministry, community service, church planting, and leadership development to accomplish this.
“Go into the kingdom of darkness and trash the joint.”
1. For God’s Glory
In all the universe, there is nothing more important than God. God’s glory is the radiance of all that He is, and is what we are created to enjoy. Therefore, all of our ministries and efforts are about glorying God and we will aim to worship God in all that we do, not just in our corporate worship alone, but through the rest of our lives as well.
“It ain’t about us, it’s about God.”
2. By God’s Grace
The grace of God shall permeate all that we do. We acknowledge that our only hope for a restored relationship with God is through the grace given to us at the cross of Jesus Christ. We will operate in a spirit of grace and humility, and will allow ourselves to be broken over our own sin.
“We are all poster children for grace.”
3. Through the Truth of The Word of God
The Bible is our source of truth and our guide for living. Real life change happens only when it brings our lives into alliance with the God-inspired words of Scripture. We value teaching, preaching, studying and meditating upon God’s Word.
“God’s Word changes lives!”
4. Depending on God through the Holy Spirit.
We have no desire to have the ministry of this church be powered on our own strength. We will rely on the Holy Spirit to lead, empower, and comfort us as we eagerly learn how to personally and corporately pray and worship.
“Be a sailboat, catching the wind of the Spirit - not a speedboat, under your own power.”
5. Because All People Matter to God
The reason we desire to minister to others is because people, all people, matter to God. No matter how far away from God they may seem, they all matter to God (Luke 15). Therefore we will be relevant by being contemporary and removing any unnecessary obstacle to help people see Jesus Christ. We want to honor where each person is at in their personal spiritual journey, while encouraging them to go farther. We will do this all in a God honoring manner.
“People matter to God.”
6. Therefore, We Hope to Make Disciples
Through loving relationships and the community created at Hope Community Church, we aim to make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ who would engage in knowing Jesus Christ through study and service. We highly value the smaller groups (mentorship relationships, small and cell groups, etc.) that can help facilitate these kind of life long, authentic, God-centered friendships.
“Community is our middle name” & “Make fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ”
7. And, Ultimately, Spread the Kingdom of God
We believe that as believers, we are on the offensive in a spiritual battle and therefore we will seek to go into the kingdom of darkness to do as much damage as we possibly can. We value kingdom of God related prayer, outreach, children’s ministry, community service, church planting, and leadership development to accomplish this.
“Go into the kingdom of darkness and trash the joint.”
Hope's Core Values