Who We Are

Vision & Mission

At City Hope Church, our vision is simple, but powerful—sharing the hope of Jesus with every person we encounter. Whether it’s through serving, worshiping, or building relationships, our desire is to see hearts transformed by the love of Christ.

The vision of City Hope Church is to “Bring Hope for the City, One Heart at a Time.”

Vision

Mission

We believe that following Jesus is a lifelong journey that thrives within genuine community. As we grow in faith and build relationships, we discover and fulfill the unique purpose God has placed within each of us.

The mission of City Hope Church is to Follow Jesus, Find Community, and Fulfill Your Purpose.

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Values

At City Hope Church, our core values are the heartbeat of who we are. They’re not just words on a page; they are guiding principles that shape our culture, decisions, and interactions. These values help us stay true to our vision to bring Hope for the City, One Heart at a Time. They remind us of what matters most and inspire us to grow as followers of Jesus, find genuine community, and step boldly into our purpose. When we live out these values, we create an environment where everyone feels welcomed, encouraged, and empowered.

  • We are a real church with real people, honest about who we are and aren’t, and real about our lives, our struggles, and the good and bad in life.

  • We want to live a generous and open handed life where we are willing to give our time, money, and abilities to God for the mission of God.

  • We are passionate about Jesus, His church, and the privilege of being on mission to serve and reach our city and region.

  • We are the encouragers who give others the courage to take a next step towards Jesus and his purpose for their life.

What We Believe

Although our approach is modern, what we believe is tried and true. Our methods may change, but these are the foundational beliefs we'll always hold on to as a church.

  • We believe that the scriptures of both Old and New Testaments are the inspired, infallible revelation of God to man and the authority of faith and conduct. We believe men were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture. (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:20-21; Proverbs 30:5; Romans 16:25-26)

  • There is one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. These three are coequal and co-eternal (I John 5:7; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 3:16-17, 28:19; Luke 1:35; Isaiah 9:6; Hebrews 3:7-11).

  • Jesus Christ is God the Son, the second person of the Trinity. On earth, Jesus was 100% God and 100% man. He is the only man ever to have lived a sinless life. He was born of a virgin, lived a sinless life, performed miracles, died on the cross for mankind and thus, atoned for our sins through the shedding of His blood. He rose from the dead on the third day according to the Scriptures, ascended to the right hand of the Father, and will return again in power and glory. (John 1:1,14, 20:28; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Philippians 2:5-6; I Timothy 2:5).

  • We believe that all people were created in the image of God to have fellowship with Him, but became alienated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining right relationship with God through their own efforts. Man's only hope is through the shed blood of Jesus Christ. (Gen. 1:26-31, 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-21).

  • We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way for the forgiveness of sin. God freely offers salvation to those who place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is by faith through grace and demonstrated in repentance. Salvation cannot be earned, it is a free gift from God. Divine healing is provided for today by the Scriptures and included in the atonement for our sins. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22)

  • Baptism is the next step for anyone who has put their faith in Jesus, serving as a public declaration of a life changed by Him. It is an act of obedience that follows salvation. Baptism symbolizes the death of our old life and being raised into new life in Christ. Through it, we follow Jesus’ example and identify with His death, burial, and resurrection. (Matthew 28:19, Acts 8:35–38, Romans 6:3–4, Colossians 2:12)

  • We believe that because God our Creator established marriage as a sacred institution between one man and one woman, the idea that marriage is a covenant only between one man and one woman has been the traditional definition of marriage for all of human history. (Matthew 19:4-6)

  • We believe in the universal church, the body of Christ, of which Jesus is the head. The members of the church are those who have trusted by faith in the finished work of Christ. The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving Him, obeying Him, and bringing the gospel to the world. The church is the representative of Jesus on earth and is to carry out the Great Commission.(Ephesians 1:22, 2:19-22; Hebrews 12:23; John 17:11, 20-23)

  • We believe in the personal, visible return of Christ to the earth and the establishing of His kingdom, in the resurrection of the body, and the final judgment. The resurrection of the just is the blessed hope of the body of Christ. We believe that our eternal destination of either heaven or hell is determined by our response to the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matthew 24:30-31, Acts 1:10-11, 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17, John 5:28-29, Revelation 20:12-15)