Why England?
,Our calling came, not from statistics, but from real conversations with real people.
"We don't know anyone in our acquaintance who would be willing to pray out loud."
"I've never heard of religion impacting how someone lives."
"I don't even know what the Bible is. None of my friends has a Bible."
"Jesus is a real person? I thought He was like Santa."
These discussions led to us discovering the statistics. England is classified as a post-Christian nation, much like the rest of Europe. For the majority of England, the religion of choice is "None." According to the British Social Attitudes survey, almost three out of four 18-24 years old say they have no religion. Surveys also show that approximately 3% of the population could be labeled as evangelical Christians, meaning they are protestant and regularly attend church and read their bibles. The church is seen is out-dated and irrelevant. GOD is seen is out-dated and irrelevant.
As the years have gone on, people view God less harshly but simply have very little or no exposure to the gospel. The fields are ripe. The British people are looking, hungry, for something more. They are asking the right questions and the 3% who are living with the Answer need people to join arms and share the Good News of a life free from sin and shame, a life in sweet fellowship with their Creator.
"We don't know anyone in our acquaintance who would be willing to pray out loud."
"I've never heard of religion impacting how someone lives."
"I don't even know what the Bible is. None of my friends has a Bible."
"Jesus is a real person? I thought He was like Santa."
These discussions led to us discovering the statistics. England is classified as a post-Christian nation, much like the rest of Europe. For the majority of England, the religion of choice is "None." According to the British Social Attitudes survey, almost three out of four 18-24 years old say they have no religion. Surveys also show that approximately 3% of the population could be labeled as evangelical Christians, meaning they are protestant and regularly attend church and read their bibles. The church is seen is out-dated and irrelevant. GOD is seen is out-dated and irrelevant.
As the years have gone on, people view God less harshly but simply have very little or no exposure to the gospel. The fields are ripe. The British people are looking, hungry, for something more. They are asking the right questions and the 3% who are living with the Answer need people to join arms and share the Good News of a life free from sin and shame, a life in sweet fellowship with their Creator.
Our Vision
This video echoes our hearts and the vision The LORD has given us for our work in England.
What Will We Do?
Our vision is to share and live the gospel in Great Britain: to bridge the gap between churches and communities. We want to partner with church leaders and help change the perception that God is outmoded one community at a time. We would aim to first help the congregation meet any internal needs and vision cast for how to creatively become relevant in the town or city where they are located. Each community and church will be different but could include opening a coffee shop, coordinating youth or family events and retreats, college ministry and so much more. We would simultaneously disciple and raise leaders to allow them to independently manage the outreach.
We will network and partner with what is already being done successfully and assist with training and helping people live the Great Commission in their communities and beyond. We want to strengthen individual churches so they are no longer irrelevant, weak and obsolete. Because GOD is relevant, strong, and present.
We will network and partner with what is already being done successfully and assist with training and helping people live the Great Commission in their communities and beyond. We want to strengthen individual churches so they are no longer irrelevant, weak and obsolete. Because GOD is relevant, strong, and present.
HCC Mission Statement
"Hope Community Church exists to help people far from God find hope in God."
