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Our Vision

We Envision a Spiritual Family Who Loves God, Creates Community, and Engages the World...

We endeavor to do this by constantly encouraging one another to put Jesus first in our lives and providing meaningful opportunities for others to do the same.

We envision a Sunday morning experience that is charged with the presence of God, infused with lively and quality worship, anchored by an engaging (anointed) speaker, and peppered with creative connections for the spiritually-disconnected.

We envision those far from God becoming disciples of Jesus who change the world by making disciples. We envision Life Groups with welcoming atmosphere, engaging leadership, enjoyable fellowship, open and transparent discussion, and personal ministry.

We envision a growth process (New Hope Foundations) that helps people discover Jesus and find handles for doing business with God; provides tools for discovering their gifts, purpose and calling; teaches people to live a spirit-filled life and take responsibility for their own growth; and launches people into their spheres of influence (arts/entertainment, business, church, education, family, government, media).

We envision a vibrant spiritual family that will constantly look outside of itself to love a lost and dying world by being a launching pad for apostolic initiatives such as church planting, world missions, and helping the poor and needy here and abroad.

We envision a church that is creating a tipping point for the Kingdom of God in the Wylie area by influencing 10% of the population on a weekly basis; providing spiritual support, encouragement, and accountability to churches, ministries, and marketplace endeavors; and intentionally touching the 7 spheres of influence.

Our Beliefs

Based on what the Bible teaches, we believe the following statements are true, and we align our lives with them to the best of our ability.

New Hope Beliefs

God

God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three expressions: the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three are co-equal and are one God.

References: Gen. 1:1, 26, 27; Ex 3:14; Ps. 90:2; Matt. 28:19; John 8:57-58; I Pet. 1:2; II Cor. 13:14

Jesus

Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is co-equal with the Father. Jesus lived a perfect human life and offered Himself as the blameless sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He arose from the dead after three days to demonstrate His power over sin and death. He ascended to Heaven’s glory and will return again someday to earth to reign as King of kings, and Lord of lords.

References: Matt. 1:22, 23; Is. 9:6; Jn. 1:1-5, 14; I Cor. 15:3-8; Rom. 1:3, 4; Acts 1:9-11: I Tim. 6:13-16; Titus 2:11-14

Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit is co-equal with the Father and the Son. He is present in the world to make men aware of their need for Jesus Christ. He also lives in every person who surrenders his or her life to Him. He provides power for living, discernment of truth, and guidance for serving others. We seek to live under his control daily.

References: II Cor. 3:17-18; John 16:7-15; 14:16-17, 25-26; Acts 1:8; I Cor. 2:12; 3:16; Gal. 5:25; Eph. 1:13; 5:18

Bible

The Bible is God’s written revelation to us. It was penned by human authors, under the supernatural inspiration of the Holy Spirit. It points us to Jesus, the way the truth and the life, and reveals him to us. It also reveals us to us and calls us to the more he has in mind for us.

References: John 14:6, 5:39-40; Eph. 3:20-21, II Tim. 3:15-16; II Pet. 1:20, 21; Ps. 12:6; 119:11,105,140, 142, 144, 151, 160; Prov. 30:5

New Hope Beliefs

People

People are made in the image of God, to be like Him in character. People are the supreme object of God’s creation.

Although every person has tremendous potential for good, all of us are marred by an attitude of self-rule (sin) that separates people from God and causes many problems in life. God loves people so much that Jesus came to solve their sin problem. Our love for people is the tangible measure of our love for God.

References: Gen. 1:26-28; Ps. 8:3-6; Is. 53:6a; 59:1,2; Matt. 22:34-40, John 3:16, 13:34-35, Rom. 3:23, 1John 4

Salvation

Salvation is God’s free gift to those who receive it. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by trusting in Jesus Christ as God’s offer of forgiveness can anyone be saved from sin’s penalty and power. When we turn away from our self-ruled life and surrender to Jesus in faith we begin a life of salvation and renewal.

References: Matt 7:21; Rom. 5:1-2; 6:23; Eph. 2:8-10; John 1:12-13; 14:6; Titus 3:4-7; Gal. 3:26-27; Acts 4:12

Eternity

People were created to live with God forever. We will either be separated from God by choosing not to follow him, or eternally with God through forgiveness and salvation. To be separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Eternal Life.

References: Matt. 7:13, 8:11-12; 25:34, 46; John 3:16-17; 4:13-14; 12:25; Rom. 6:23; Rev. 20:15

Our Values

Beliefs Are Not Worth Much Unless They Are Translated into Actions.

Based on what the Bible teaches, we feel very strongly about the following practices.

Frequently Asked Questions

People

People are God’s highest priority, therefore every individual on the planet is valuable. Every person matters so we will live and act so they know that is true. Because every person matters we will seek to be a place where people can belong before they believe; where people aren’t just welcome but wanted. If someone looks out of place, we want to be their place.

We will love people fiercely and relentlessly especially when it's painful.

Leviticus 19:34, Micah 6:8, Matthew 22:37-40, Mark 12:29-31, John 13:34-35

Openness and Transparency

We are designed for connection and authentic vulnerability is the key. We will strive to be a safe place where people can be open and transparent. This allows others to feel free to open their lives up as well which is the beginning of genuine community.

God operates in the light and the enemy operates in darkness. When we live in the light it helps others know they are still loved and gives them hope. It also helps us to see ourselves the way Jesus does and guards us from pride. God won’t heal what I’m unwilling to reveal so, transparency is essential to becoming free and healthy people.

We Will Be Open and Transparent Even When It's Uncomfortable in Order to Remain Authentic and Connected.

Genesis 1:1-3, John 3:20-21, 8:12, Ephesians 5:8-13, 1 John 1:5-7, 2:8-10, James 5:16

Growth and Transformation

The spirit of God draws us toward the character and nature of Jesus. He leads us on a lifelong journey, inviting us to change, to grow, to become more of who He calls and creates us to be. He doesn’t force. He doesn’t drag. He waits on our “yes”. As we embrace this transforming work in our lives, we understand that none of us has arrived and are able to extend grace to others on their own journey beside us. God sees us just as we are and loves us. His invitation is ever present in calling us forward, toward his best.

We Choose to Lean in and Embrace Growth and Transformation Even When It Hurts.

Matthew 5-7, Luke 2:52, Romans 8:29, 12:1-2, 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Community

At its core the Kingdom of God is relational because God himself is a loving relationship of Father, Son, and Spirit. Therefore, love should be the first word on our lips and also the last, and everything we say and do should begin and end with loving relationships. It is the quality of our relationships with others, especially those we disagree with, that is the best reflection of our love for God. Community is the testing ground of our faith.

We Will Seek to Live out Healthy Relationships with Heartfelt Intensity Particularly When We Don't Agree.

John 13:34-35, 15:12, 17:20-21, 1John 4:7-8, 20-21, Romans 12:9-21

Frequently Asked Questions

Leadership

Nothing great happens without great leadership. Critics and cynics don’t change the world, leaders do; because leaders take responsibility for their impact on others. We acknowledge and accept our individual invitations to lead right where we are. Regardless of title or the reach of our role, we choose to engage our Sphere with intentional Christ-qualities (Government, Family, Religion, Science & Technology, Art & Entertainment, Business, Media, and Education).

We Will Take ‘Bet the Farm’ Risks to Empower and Develop Leaders Who Change the World.

Matthew 5:14-16, 20:20-28, Acts 1:6-9, Romans 12:3-8, Ephesians 4:11-12

Connecting the Disconnected

Our vision is to connect the disconnected. Jesus was attractional and missional so we will seek to be the same when we gather for worship and in our personal lives. We choose to learn about the culture to understand and engage it rather than expecting it to understand and engage us.

We Will Do Everything Short of Compromise to Bridge People to Jesus.

Genesis 18:18, Jonah, Matthew 9:9-13, 22:1-14, 25:34-36, 28:19-20, Revelation 7:9

Giving God Our Best

Every aspect of our lives belongs to God. That means we should approach each moment with an uncommon intentionality and thoughtfulness. From the quality and consistency of our attendance and presence at Sunday morning worship; to the loving service we offer our friends, family, and community; to the way we direct our time, energy, and money. Everything matters and should flow from who God has designed us to be. Giving God our best is not some bizarre attempt to earn God’s love, but simply taking responsibility for the life he has given us.

We Will Discover Who God Has Designed Us to Be and Live with Intentionality and Excellence.

Malachi 3:6-12, Romans 12:1-2; 1 Corinthians 10:31

Empowered by the Spirit

God is always with us but we want to experience His presence, power and passion. This means embracing both the fruit and gifts of the Spirit so that we can serve those in need. The Spirit points us to Jesus and calls us to repentance. He gifts and empowers us to live free lives of purpose and significance.

We Will Pursue the Intimacy and Passion of the Spirit so That We Are Empowered to Change the World for Good.

Matthew 3:11, John 7:37-39, 14:26, 16:7-15, Luke 11:11-13, Acts 1:8, 2:1-4, 1 Corinthians 12-14, Galatians 5:22-26 2 Timothy 1:7

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Our Vision

We Envision a Spiritual Family Who Loves God, Creates Community, and Engages the World...

Our Beliefs

Based on what the Bible teaches, we believe the following statements are true, and we align our lives with them to the best of our ability.

Our Values

Beliefs Are Not Worth Much Unless They Are Translated into Actions.

Based on what the Bible teaches, we feel very strongly about the following practices.

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