Global Crisis Response
Learn about HOPE's response to the devastating earthquakes in Turkey + Syria.
GOD HAS SHOWN US KINDNESS THROUGH THE GIFT OF HIS MERCY AND GRACE.
In response to God’s loving kindness, we seek to care for others throughout our community, city, and world by collaborating with other various organizations and individuals.
Here are the three key strategic ministry areas in which we invest our focus and efforts.
Church Planting
Supporting leaders and churches with a heart and passion to grow the Kingdom of God locally and globally
Mercy
Supporting local & global ministries that address poverty alongside the spiritual needs of those they serve
Leadership Development
Investing in a wide network of leaders serving to advance the gospel including internships, seminary scholarships, training programs, and counseling
Local Partners
The Branch / Ashland, VA / EPC church plant serving the Ashland community
Explore God / Online / A ministry answering questions of faith online
South City Church / Richmond / New church plant in Richmond
Camp Hope / Richmond & Global / Missions organization providing camp experiences to underserved communities
CHAT– Church Hill Activities and Tutoring / Richmond / Serves youth in Richmond’s East End through education, vocational training, and after-school enrichment programs
Disaster Response / Virginia & USA / Hope Church led group providing relief when natural disasters or other disaster events may occur
Into the Neighborhood / Richmond / Serving people through ministries in job training, substance abuse recovery, and supporting incarcerated people
PRC– Pregnancy Resource Center / Richmond / Provides compassionate care to women unprepared for pregnancy
Freekind / Virginia & USA / Equips, educates, and mobilizes people in the effort to end human trafficking
STEP– Strategies to Elevate People / Richmond / Developing strategies to defeat poverty in the lives of our urban neighbors
Urban Hope / Richmond / Provides safe and affordable housing in Richmond’s East End, with a focus on walking with people on a path to homeownership
Athletes in Action / Richmond & USA & Global / Community to help athletes grow
Barnabas Center / Richmond / Counseling, training, & teaching ministry
CRU / Richmond & Global / Equipping & mobilizing Christ-centered multiplying disciples
Elijah House Academy / Richmond / Christ-centered TK-8 school
FCA– Fellowship of Christian Athletes / Richmond & Global / Christian sports ministry
FOCUS Richmond / Richmond & USA / Community for students to unpack life’s questions
For Richmond / Richmond / Connecting & equipping Christian leaders to collaborate for the transformation of Metro Richmond
IVCF– InterVarsity Christian Fellowship / Richmond & USA / Campus ministry that establishes and mobilizes witnessing communities of students & faculty
JobsRVA / Richmond / Helping and equipping job seekers
Needle’s Eye / Richmond / Inspiring & equipping Christian professionals to become a source of hope and light at work, home, and in Richmond
RCLI– Richmond Christian Leadership Initiatives / Richmond / Equipping Christian leaders
Richmond Hill / Richmond / Retreat center seeking God’s healing of Metropolitan Richmond through prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation, and spiritual development.
World Horizons / Richmond & Global / Preparing, sending, and supporting workers for various ministries
Young Life / Richmond / Introducing and inviting youth to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith in Richmond, the West End, and Goochland
Young Lives / Richmond / Loving, empowering, and encouraging teen moms
YLFR– Youth Life Foundation of Richmond / Richmond / Mentoring and supporting students from at-risk communities
Global Partners
European Church Planting / Eastern Europe / Discipling, developing, and mobilizing Christians and leaders
Lifegate / Serbia / Church planting and online ministry
NOVO / Eastern Europe / Missionaries multiplying movements of the gospel and mobilizing the church
Shalom Church / Dominican Republic / Church ministry in Hato Mayor
Children’s Relief International / Africa, Asia, and Latin America / International missions and relief work
IJM– International Justice Mission / Global / Works to end violence against people living in poverty
World Relief / Global / Brings churches and volunteers together to help people in poverty, those affected by natural disasters, and refugees
Acts of Grace – (Prince Family) / South Africa / Teaching people how to live as Jesus lived
Barnabas International / Global / Shepherding the hearts of global workers
Beyond International / Global / Training leaders and planting churches to make Christ known
CBSI– Community Bible Study International / Global / Transforming lives through the word of God
EPC: World Outreach / Global / Mission sending agency focused on church-planting movements among least-reached people groups
Frontier Fellowship / Global / Engaging the church to make God’s name known
Greater Europe Mission (GEM) / Global / Discipling all people in Europe
GEM– The Chara Project (Whitfield Family) / Greece / Engaging refugees and discipling them through healing and into a relationship with Jesus Christ
GEM– Camp of the Peaks (Brubaker Family) / France / Serving where God is saving the lost and strengthening the found – through food and hospitality and developing camp opportunities for people with special needs
Hope International / Global / Investing in the dreams of families in underserved communities
Seed Company / Global / Accelerating Scripture translation and impact for people without God’s Word through Great Commission partnerships
Spoken Worldwide / Global / Sharing truth with oral cultures
Sports Friends / Global / Using sports as a tool to transform people’s lives and strengthen communities with the Gospel
UWM– United World Mission / Global / Equipping leaders, establishing churches, and engaging in holistic ministry by partnering with the church globally
WaveStarters / Global / Supporting leaders and persecuted church leaders, while preparing the next generation to be resilient
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CHAT
Want to help students flourish? Serve students through CHAT's After School program by helping with site preparation, coordinating recreation time, and investing directly in students’ social, emotional, and spiritual growth.
LEARN MOREThe Doorways
Enjoy cooking for others? Prepare a meal (with your small group or some friends!) in The Doorways' kitchen and serve patients and their loved ones.
Learn moreElijah House Academy
Serve EHA faculty and students by tutoring, serving in the library, providing lunches for teachers, or giving school supplies.
Learn moreHabitat for Humanity
Volunteer at Habitat for Humanity's home improvement store, Restore or help with a construction project at one of their builds! No background in construction needed.
LEARN MOREHOPE Facilities
Assist our Facilities Manager with on-site projects and work days on every 3rd Saturday of the month.
SIGN UPJobsRVA
JobsRVA partners with communities addressing the devastating effects of joblessness and poverty by hosting relational job training classes. JobsRVA needs men and women to volunteer to serve as class champions and mentors (training provided!)
LEARN MOREPregnancy Resource Center
Interested in a consistent volunteer opportunity? The PRC will provide training for those who want to serve as patient advocate or helpline volunteer.
WALK WITH PRCRichmond Hill
Volunteers are needed for light hands-on work (e.g. garden work, cleaning, and light construction).
LEARN MORESTEP
Mentor students within the Jobs for Life program or Victory Reading program. Cook or coordinate meals, provide admin support, or offer your skills to help in another way.
LEARN MOREUrban Hope
Do you have contractor related skills? Contact Urban Hope to be on their "on call" team to help with construction and maintenance projects.
LEARN MOREYouth Life Foundation of Richmond
Serve as a tutor or mentor and provide homework assistance and emotional encouragement to children in the Youth Life program.
LEARN MORECan't find the right fit?
Have a question about serving or can't find what you're looking for? Contact our team! We're happy to chat about your interests and connect you to a great service opportunity!
CONTACT USONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
HOPE GIVES
This March, join us in making meal bags for Henrico Community Food Bank.
Please include each item + in the quantity noted. Thank you!
• Bag pickup: March 12
• Shopping list:
• 1 box of cereal or boxed + flavored oatmeal
• 1 box of granola bars
• 1 bag of rice (2 lb.)
• 1 box of mac + cheese
• 1 jar of peanut butter (16 oz.)
• 1 jar of jelly
• 2 cans of tuna or chicken
• 2 Chef Boyardee entrees
• 3 cans of vegetables
• 2 cans of tomatoes
• 2 bags of dried beans
• 2 cans of fruit
• 1 pack of ramen (5-6 servings)
• 1 box of spaghetti
• 1 jar of pasta sauce
• 1 side (Rice a Roni, pasta sides, mashed potato packets)
• Bag drop off: March 19
Main building: drop off zone in the main concourse
Lodge: inside the main entrance
Serve with your family at the packing party on March 19 or at the food distribution on March 25 by contacting us below.
Hope Thrift
A thrift store ministry of Hope Church where all donations and proceeds go toward supporting/funding local and global missions of Hope. Donations and volunteers are needed!
Learn MoreGLOBAL CRISIS RESPONSE
Give to HOPE's global crisis response fund and learn about the ways HOPE is responding to crises around the world.