| 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! |
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.
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.
“An Overview of the New Hope Baptist Church’s Basic Convictions, Values and
Character”.
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.
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| The New Hope Baptist Church Covenant |
| The “Family Institute” |
| 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".
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.