About New Hope AME Church
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VISION
A Church Changing Lives through the Power of God’s Word
MISSION
The mission of New Hope African Methodist Episcopal Church is to enhance the spiritual growth and quality of life of individuals through offering salvation, teaching and preaching the word of God, sharing God’s love, and opening and living as an ambassador for Christ.
CORE VALUES
TO BE A CHRIST-CENTERED CHURCH
We value a focus on Jesus. At New Hope AME Church, Jesus Christ is the center of everything we do. Everything that we do must point to Jesus Christ and glorify Him. We accept the challenge of spreading the love of Jesus to each other, out community and the world.
TO BE A HOLY SPIRIT-LED CHURCH
We value the presence and power of the Holy Spirit in every believer and believe that the gifts of the Holy Spirit transforms lives and build the body of Christ.
TO BE A PRAYER-EMPOWERED CHURCH
We value the power of prayer and recognize that we are engaged in spiritual warfare. We are committed to prayer and recognize that it is an essential part of the success of our vision and mission.
TO BE A MINISTRY-DIRECTED CHURCH
We value ministries that enhance life for our senior citizens, youth families and adults. We strive to develop and maintain relevant programs and services for our congregation and for the community. We strive to make a difference through our initiatives in education, economic development, health, transportation, mentoring and other ministries of outreach. New Hope AME is truly a church changing lives through the power of God's word.
TO BE A CHURCH THAT IS FAITHFUL IN STEWARDSHIP
We value and honor God by giving out tithes and offerings. We see God's wisdom and standards for giving and are committed to the biblical mandate to tithe. We tithe our time, talent and treasure.
TO BE A CHURCH OF GROWTH
We value growth as God leads. We value the individual spiritual growth of every member and the growth of the body as a whole. Growth is a result of God's faithfulness and of our care for others.
TO BE A SOCIALLY ACTIVE CHURCH
We value justice. We desire to have a positive impact on the global community so that all can hear the gospel. We recognize our unique location and important connection to the world and we will work for justice and economic equality for all people.
New Hope AME Church belongs to the Second Episcopal District, Washington Conference
Rt. Rev. James L. Davis, Presiding Bishop
Rev Dr. Louis-Charles Harvey Presiding Elder
Rev. Derrick N. Brown, Paster
