| New hope baptist church 5002 s. Central expressway Dallas, Texas |
Dallas' Oldest African-American Witness
Founded in 1873 by African-Americans
Founded in 1873 by African-Americans
| Our Beliefs |
| The “Affirmation of Faith.” “We Believe in GOD, the Maker of Heaven and Earth, the Ruler and Preserver of Our Lives”. “We Believe in Jesus Christ, Our Lord and Savior, Who Is the Giver of Life”. “We Believe in the HOLY SPIRIT, HOLY BAPTISM, and the LORD’S SUPPER”. “We Believe in the Resurrection of the Dead, and Life in the World to Come”; AMEN! |
The New Hope Baptist Church Covenant
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ, as out
Savior: and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of GOD, angels, and this
assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in
Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to
strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our
affections, prayers and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its
worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as GOD
has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry
among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of
difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we
cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of GOD;
to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to
walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ; and faithful in the
service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men
to exemplify and commend our holy faith.
We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good
word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of
others; to participate in each other’s joys, and with tender sympathy bear one another’s
burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but
always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Savior in the eighteenth
chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good
report, to seek to live to the glory of GOD, who hath called us our of darkness into his
marvelous light.
When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other
church where we can carry out the spirit of covenant and the principles of GOD’s word.
Having been led, as we believe, by the Spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ, as out
Savior: and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father, and
of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of GOD, angels, and this
assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into covenant with one another, as one body in
Christ.
We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit, to walk together in Christian love; to
strive for the advancement of this church in knowledge and holiness; to give it a place in our
affections, prayers and services above every organization of human origin; to sustain its
worship, ordinances, discipline and doctrine; to contribute cheerfully and regularly, as GOD
has prospered us, towards its expenses, for the support of a faithful and evangelical ministry
among us, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel throughout the world. In case of
difference of opinion in the church, we will strive to avoid a contentious spirit, and if we
cannot unanimously agree, we will cheerfully recognize the right of the majority to govern.
We also engage to maintain family and secret devotion; to study diligently the word of GOD;
to religiously educate our children; to seek the salvation of our kindred and acquaintance; to
walk circumspectly in the world; to be kind and just to those in our employ; and faithful in the
service we promise others; endeavoring in the purity of heart and good will towards all men
to exemplify and commend our holy faith.
We further engage to watch over, to pray for, to exhort and stir up each other unto every good
word and work; to guard each other’s reputation, not needlessly exposing the infirmities of
others; to participate in each other’s joys, and with tender sympathy bear one another’s
burdens and sorrows; to cultivate Christian courtesy; to be slow to give or take offense, but
always ready for reconciliation, being mindful of the rules of the Savior in the eighteenth
chapter of Matthew, to secure it without delay; and through life, amid evil report, and good
report, to seek to live to the glory of GOD, who hath called us our of darkness into his
marvelous light.
When we remove from this place, we engage as soon as possible to unite with some other
church where we can carry out the spirit of covenant and the principles of GOD’s word.
The “Family Institute”
“An Overview of the New Hope Baptist Church’s Basic Convictions, Values and Character”.
Mission:
“To spiritually reconstruct GOD’s Community by providing a program(s) that will address
the family from biblical, educational, economic, political and social perspectives".
Goal:
To help re-establish the “family” as the bedrock of the church and community.
Objectives:
“An Overview of the New Hope Baptist Church’s Basic Convictions, Values and Character”.
- We believe that the family is our first teacher.
- We believe that a better world begins with better families.
- We believe that the church and family widen their boundaries to include the whole
community, nation and world. - We believe that the church is responsible for developing programs that serve the greater
community. - We believe that the church is responsible for reconstructing GOD’s community, the
family.
Mission:
“To spiritually reconstruct GOD’s Community by providing a program(s) that will address
the family from biblical, educational, economic, political and social perspectives".
Goal:
To help re-establish the “family” as the bedrock of the church and community.
Objectives:
- To strengthen families through faith development.
- To strengthen the relationship between area churches an the community.
- To provide a vehicle for families to access information necessary to raise children in
the knowledge, love and discipline of the Lord. - To assume a leadership role in the development of materials, coordinating activities,
workshops and other programs that emphasize the church as a place to model family
values.
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