Our Vision
So that people apart from God find hope in Jesus Christ.
Our Beliefs
These are the foundational beliefs we hold, tried and true, as we engage our world.
The Bible
We believe that the scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the inspired Word of God and that men were moved by the Spirit of God to write the very words of Scripture. Therefore, we believe the Bible is without error.
God
We believe in one personal God who exists eternally in three distinct persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, equal in power, authority, and glory.
Jesus
We believe Jesus Christ to be the virgin-born Son of God who lived in flesh, died for the sins of the world, was buried, rose again bodily, and ascended to the Father.
The Holy Spirit
We believe in the Holy Spirit who regenerates and indwells every believer in Jesus, assures us of our salvation, guides us into all truth, glorifies Jesus, and convicts of sin, righteousness, and judgment. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and empowers us for service.
Mankind
We believe that all people were created in the image of God to have fellowship with him but became alienated in that relationship through sinful disobedience. As a result, people are incapable of regaining a right relationship with God through their own efforts.
Salvation
We believe that the blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way for the forgiveness of sin. God freely offers salvation to those who place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation cannot be earned, it is a gift from God.
The Church
We believe in the universal church, the body of Christ, of which Jesus Christ is the head. The members of the church are those who have trusted by faith in the finished work of Christ. The purpose of the church is to glorify God by loving him, obeying him, and bringing the gospel to the world.
Eternity
We believe in the personal, visible return of Christ to the earth and the establishing of his Kingdom, in the resurrection of the body, and the final judgment. We believe that our eternal destination of either heaven or hell is determined by our response to the Lord Jesus Christ.
Our Values
Learn about the values we hold dear in this house.
HEART OF THE MATTER
We create an atmosphere where people can connect with God. It’s all about Jesus.
AN EMPTY SEAT ISA SERIOUS MATTER
Every chair represents a life that can be changed through the hope given by Jesus. We seek to fill each one.
KNOWN BY WHAT WE ARE FOR
We invite everyone to have their own experience with Jesus. We do not put barriers between Him and the world. Salvation is for everyone.
STRENGTH IS FOR SERVICE
We actively pursue opportunities to personally connect with and serve others. We believe in community.
PIONEER AGAIN
We initiate a culture characterized by innovation. We are unafraid to fail.
WITNESS MY REVIVAL
We seek for and celebrate the blessing of God working in our lives.
Our Pastor
James Epperly
Lead Pastor
In 2015, James Epperly established Hope City Church, and later in 2021, he launched Pioneer Television Network, which now reaches into 127 million households. James is the host of The Hope Experience show and frequently goes around speaking and share the message of Jesus. With his wife Sarah, they are proud parents to two sons, Jeremiah and Robert, as well as two daughters, Judith and Loretta.