
NEW HOPE CHURCH
Values Explained

Demonstrated by
Regularly reading through the entire Bible
Corporate Scripture reading and memorization
Studying Scripture with our families, housemates, and community groups
Timothy 3:16-17
“All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man [and woman] of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.”

Demonstrated by
Praying with our family, or housemates, every day
Prayer as a first response, not a last resort
Never skipping an opportunity to pray with someone
1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

Demonstrated by
Treating strangers like they are our closest friend
Inviting people to share a meal
Sharing our possessions with our church family
Hebrews 13:2
“Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels unawares.”

Demonstrated by
being mentored by someone, and mentoring someone else
living life with others through community groups
having 2 a.m. friends we can call
2 Timothy 2:2
“and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses
entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also.”

Demonstrated by
training pastors and church planters
empowering growing Christians to discover and fulfill their personal mission
sending leaders to serve in ministries outside our church
Acts 13:2-3
While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.

Demonstrated by
listening before doing
meeting our neighbors’ needs
focusing on the wholistic health of every person
Jeremiah 29:7
“But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you…”
