Hope Community
Rensselaer, Indiana
Established: October 22, 2006
Our Mission Statement:
“Hope Community exists to bring love and healing through the Gospel of Jesus Christ and empower people to live a life of godly influence.”
Our Vision Statement:
"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." - Colossians 3: 12-13
Our History: In 2006, a small group of Christians began meeting together for the purpose of healing and building each other up. These believers had been ‘shaken to the core’ by hurt and mistreatment. It was and is their purpose not to place blame or to rehearse old wounds, but instead to build, heal, grow and help themselves and others.
God continues to add to our number people from all walks of life: some who have been hurt by life's circumstances and some who are just looking for a fresh perspective.
As Jesus' followers, we seek to bring hope, grace and peace to the people of our community and beyond. Hope Community was formed and established by God. We have been called by the Lord for a unique ministry. Our purpose is two-fold:
· To bring healing to God’s people and set them free to ministry
· To be alive and active in our community and our collaboration with other Christian
ministries; busily sharing the Good News and God’s love to a hurting world.
Our Basic Beliefs:
Everyone has sinned, but it is God’s desire everyone come to know Him in a close, personal way through His Son, Jesus Christ. God offers us, not only eternal salvation, but spiritual and emotional freedom from the sin and hurt that often hold us back from all He created us to be.
We believe that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God. It contains all that people in any age need to know for their salvation. We call the Bible God’s Word, believing that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, God speaks to us through this book. It teaches us how to live a life that pleases God.
The Word of God teaches us that there is one God, the Creator and Preserver of all things, infinite in being and perfection. He exists eternally in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
We believe that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, was resurrected, and now offers salvation to all who will receive Him in faith. He is the One and only way to heaven. Because of Christ’s sacrifice, His children can stand in His presence as people who are holy and innocent.
We believe in a literal heaven and a literal hell. It is God’s desire that everyone go to heaven. He sent His Son, Jesus, for that very purpose. He offers salvation to everyone and anyone who will turn and accept His gift of salvation through repentance in the name of Jesus Christ.
Rensselaer, Indiana
Established: October 22, 2006
Our Mission Statement:
“Hope Community exists to bring love and healing through the Gospel of Jesus Christ and empower people to live a life of godly influence.”
Our Vision Statement:
"Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful." - Colossians 3: 12-13
Our History: In 2006, a small group of Christians began meeting together for the purpose of healing and building each other up. These believers had been ‘shaken to the core’ by hurt and mistreatment. It was and is their purpose not to place blame or to rehearse old wounds, but instead to build, heal, grow and help themselves and others.
God continues to add to our number people from all walks of life: some who have been hurt by life's circumstances and some who are just looking for a fresh perspective.
As Jesus' followers, we seek to bring hope, grace and peace to the people of our community and beyond. Hope Community was formed and established by God. We have been called by the Lord for a unique ministry. Our purpose is two-fold:
· To bring healing to God’s people and set them free to ministry
· To be alive and active in our community and our collaboration with other Christian
ministries; busily sharing the Good News and God’s love to a hurting world.
Our Basic Beliefs:
Everyone has sinned, but it is God’s desire everyone come to know Him in a close, personal way through His Son, Jesus Christ. God offers us, not only eternal salvation, but spiritual and emotional freedom from the sin and hurt that often hold us back from all He created us to be.
We believe that the Bible is the authoritative Word of God. It contains all that people in any age need to know for their salvation. We call the Bible God’s Word, believing that, by the power of the Holy Spirit, God speaks to us through this book. It teaches us how to live a life that pleases God.
The Word of God teaches us that there is one God, the Creator and Preserver of all things, infinite in being and perfection. He exists eternally in three Persons: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
We believe that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, was resurrected, and now offers salvation to all who will receive Him in faith. He is the One and only way to heaven. Because of Christ’s sacrifice, His children can stand in His presence as people who are holy and innocent.
We believe in a literal heaven and a literal hell. It is God’s desire that everyone go to heaven. He sent His Son, Jesus, for that very purpose. He offers salvation to everyone and anyone who will turn and accept His gift of salvation through repentance in the name of Jesus Christ.