The Church Hopper

On Sunday, March 26th, I visited Hope Church (formally known as Blessed Hope Baptist Church and Blessed Hope church) on Franklin Turnpike. One thing that I liked about this church was their website. When you go to their homepage, they visually have a tab, front and center, that says “Plan Your Visit”.  Once you click that tab – here is what you will find.  

  Hope Church – Home (ourhopechurch.com)

Let us help you plan a visit!

If you’re planning to visit Hope Church for the first time, we want to do everything we can to make your visit as stress free as possible.

What you can expect to find at all of our Hope Church locations:

We are one church in multiple locations. Our mission is to passionately follow Jesus and make Him visible, and that is seen in everything we do. That’s why we give to those in need, serve those who need a helping hand, reach out to those who are far from God, and plant more Hope Churches that will live to fulfill that same mission. We believe that bringing the church to more communities is a great way to reach more people with Jesus’ love. Each of our locations serve the specific needs in the areas in which they are located, by pastors, elders, and people who honor the principles that guide Hope Church.

Here’s some of the common things you can expect to find when you visit:

• Biblical, relevant teaching that makes God’s Word understandable.
• Engaging, contemporary music as well as cherished hymns.
• A safe, fun, Jesus-centered environment for your kids.
• Casual dress is acceptable for our worship services, but if you prefer a suit or dress that is fine, but not expected.
• Services that last approximately 70-75 minutes.
• A guest parking area that is near the main entrance.
• A fresh cup of coffee that is always available to all guests and attenders.
• Signs that give clear directions to the worship center, restrooms, and children’s areas.
• Friendly volunteers ready to answer any questions that you may have.

If you have any additional questions or needs prior to your visit, feel free to email us at office@ourhopechurch.com and someone from our staff will be happy to help.

This tab allowed me to know exactly what to expect and, after visiting, I found that everything, that was stated, was true. That was awesome and does not happen often. 

The music was updated and lasted for the first thirty minutes of the service. The message was powerful and lasted for about forty minutes or so. The congregation had a great mix of ages and the church seemed to offer things for all ages. 

One thing, that I will say, is that most churches like this – that are now “non-denominational” – do tend to still be very Baptist in the way they do things. Not saying that this is a bad thing – it is just always important, when looking for a church, to make sure that your convictions and theirs are similar. Because if they are not, it will cause issues later on. You can find out more about how Hope Church has transitioned its name and grown over the years under the tab “Our Story” on their site!