Creating Clarity

Psalm 133 (NKJV)

1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!

2 It is like the precious oil upon the head, Running down on the beard, The beard of Aaron, Running down on the edge of his garments.

3 It is like the dew of Hermon, Descending upon the mountains of Zion; For there the Lord commanded the blessing— Life forevermore.

On the Same Page

Vision Statement

1. Hope for the Church (Empowering Believers)
2. Hope for the City (Serving with Genuine Love)
3. Hope for the Nations (Enlarging our Borders)

Any ministry or event we have must come under the umbrella of the Vision Statement

The Vision Statement must be the focus for everything we do

Growth Driven

-Growth Drivers allow us to narrow the focus.  Produces momentum!

A Renewed Focus

Getting People Back to Church

Hebrews 10:24-25 (NKJV)

24 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, 25 not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching.

Growth Track

Ephesians 1:17-18 (NKJV)

17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your [a]understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints,

1. Know God
2. Find Freedom
3. Discover Purpose
4. Make a Difference

We are on a spiritual journey

Small Groups

James 5:16 (NKJV)

16 [a]Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, [b]fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.

We believe life change happens in the context of relationships.

God created us to live in a community!

Small Groups provide three things:

1. A Place to Connect
2. A Place to Protect
3. A Place to Grow

Four Things About New Hope Small Groups:

1. Our groups are “free market”
2. Have three semesters
3. Everyone can join a group
4. Anyone can host a group

Outreach (Share Christ with others)

1. Accept the personal responsibility
2. Build a personal relationship
3. Share your personal story
4. Give a personal invitation

Church Culture

-Culture is the attitude of a church

-Culture trumps everything

Psalm 92:13 (NKJV)

13 Those who are planted in the house of the Lord Shall flourish in the courts of our God.