Our Mission,

God’s mission

Mt Hope’s mission is to reach our friends and neighbors with the truth, love, and hope of jesus Christ while growing as his disciples.

Our History

Mt Hope was founded in 1956 — yes, that means we are celebrating our 70th anniversary this year!

Mt Hope is a part of the Lutheran Church — Missouri Synod. You can learn more about our synod beliefs and ministries at https://www.lcms.org/.

Summary of Beliefs

  • We believe in one God, Creator of all things, infinitely perfect and eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

    "[There is] one God and Father of all, who is over all, in all, and living through all."  - Ephesians 4:6

  • We believe that Jesus was completely God and completely man. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the virgin Mary. He died on a cross as a sacrifice for our sins, as foretold in the Bible many years before it actually happened. We believe Jesus miraculously rose from the dead, ascended into Heaven, and now acts as the mediator between God and His people.

    "And there is one Lord, Jesus Christ, through whom all things were created, and through whom we live."   - 1 Corinthians 8:6

  • We believe the Holy Spirit is active among us today, bringing conviction when a person has done wrong and creating the desire for one's forgiveness in Jesus Christ. He regenerates our hearts and lives within us. His ongoing work is to guide, instruct, and empower the believer in Godly living. 

    "But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you."    - John 14:26

  • We believe that the Bible (both Old and New Testaments) has been given to humanity. We believe that the Bible originated with God. He inspired the writers to record what He gave to them. The Bible is without errors and reveals God to us in a deep and intimate way and also serves as our guide for life.

    "For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow."    - Hebrews 4:12

  • Our heart is for ALL people. We believe that there is no one alive or that has ever lived that Jesus didn't die for. All people are loved by Jesus and matter to God. We make no apologies for being specifically focused on reaching those far away from God. We desire to bring the broken home at all costs. 

    "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit."   - Matthew 28:19

  • We believe that Jesus willingly took our sinfulness upon Himself and died the death we deserved. He died in our place, taking our punishment on Himself, so that we might have our relationship with God restored. We are only saved by grace, through faith, in Jesus Christ who died and rose again.

    "I am the way, the truth, and the life, no one can come to the Father except through me." - Jesus (John 14:6)