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A Vision, A Purpose, A Direction

Vision
Hopewell Christian Fellowship is a community of believers who are living out their faith in Jesus Christ, are known for their love, and are a voice of hope throughout the Tri-County area and world.
(1 Thessalonians 1:3)

Purpose
Lead people into a growing and life-giving relationship with Jesus Christ.

Core Convictions
The Bible is God’s inspired and authoritative word to humankind.
Jesus is the only hope for a lost and searching world.
The Holy Spirit is the source of personal and church transformation and power.
The Church is God’s agent for redemptive change in the world.
Every believer is blessed and gifted by God, and is responsible to steward God’s blessings to build up and strengthen the church’s ministry in the world.

Core Values
People matter to God, and therefore matter to the church.
All human life is sacred, and therefore is important to the church.

Love, acceptance and mutual respect should permeate the church and characterize all human interaction and relationships.

Strong marriages and families are foundational to a healthy church.
Small groups are the context for experiencing authentic biblical community and promoting life-change.
Multi-generational ministry is both rich and biblical, where individuals can learn together and serve side-by-side.
Leadership development is essential to the growth and development of the church.
Ministry and structure must submit to the Holy Spirit’s leading.
Ministry must be innovative, intentional, inclusive, and done with integrity.
Inspiring worship is central to the gathered church.
Prayer releases God’s power and anointing for ministry.

Core Strategy
Invest in people by building purposeful and redemptive relationships.
Invite people to trust Christ and connect with the church.
Integrate people into the life of the church.
Instill God’s truth and empower people for service.

Characteristics of a Life-Giving Christian
FELLOWSHIP with God and other believers.
FREE of bondage from past hurts, habits, and strongholds.
FILLED with the Holy Spirit and empowered for service.
FAITHFULLY stewarding one’s time, talents (gifts), and resources.
FRUITFUL in life, ministry or service.