About us
We are shaped by the character of God and so we are a biblical, vibrant and a missional expression of Christianity.
We are confident in sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with others and intentional in growing disciples who live their whole life for God’s glory. We are Anglican in character and align with the majority of Anglicans around the globe.
All are welcome in the name of our Lord Jesus who gave his life that “whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” — John 3:16
WHO
Everyone is welcome at Hope Church. Whatever your season of life, whatever struggle you find yourself in you are welcome and we want to walk alongside you. Our prayer is that you will experience the love of God, hear the word of the Gospel in Jesus Christ, be transformed by God’s Holy Spirit; and live as God created you to live in union with Him.
WHY
Hope church exist to share the hope we have found in Jesus Christ with you and bring glory to God in the process. There is a wonderful description of how this happens in Paul’s letter to the Romans in the bible where he states: And we boast in the hope of the glory of God….. ‘And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.’ We want to share that hope with you.
We expect God will powerfully grow our church fellowship, spiritually and numerically. We believe we are part of a bigger move of God’s Spirit to faithfully extend his mission. As such we believe that in a few years time Hope Church will be planting another church.
Our Beliefs
- Biblical (proclaiming the word of God as revealed in scripture)
- Intergenerational (raising up a new generation of disciples who proclaim Christ faithfully)
- Missional (reaching the lost, the poor and the marginalised in our city)
- Cross-Cultural (engaging with all cultures who God brings us into contact with)
- Vocational (equipping our people to serve God in the work place)
- Spiritual Growth (growing disciples in the grace and knowledge of our saviour)
- Church Planting (by God’s grace, committed to planting congregations and churches)
Our Team
How would you describe yourself?
Father of 3, husband of 1, follower of the 1 true God.
How did you meet Jesus?
In a north London church called St Mark’s on my 28th birthday.
What is your role at Hope Church Dunedin?
Senior Minister.
What are some of your favourite hobbies?
Reading/listening to music (especially Van Morrison) and playing golf.
What’s one topic guaranteed to get you talking?
Who the All Blacks captain should be.
Hope@7 Pastor
How would you describe yourself?
Child of God. Servant of the Church. Lover of KFC.
How did you meet Jesus?
I was fortunate to be born in a household of believers. Jesus has always been making himself known to me. All I can say today is that I am His and He is mine.
What is your role at Hope Church Dunedin?
Curate. Hope @ 7 Pastor. Hope House community leader.
What are some of your favourite hobbies?
“Well, my favourite colour is light tan. My favourite animal is puppies. I like serving the Lord. Hiking, playing volleyball…”
What’s one topic guaranteed to get you talking?
For those who know me there really isn’t a topic I won’t have an opinion on. From Jesus to rap. From history to sitcoms. From philosophy to food.
Richard Morley-John
Curate
How would you describe yourself?
Proud husband. Proud dad. Follower of Jesus. Social Recharger.
How did you meet Jesus?
I don’t remember. I was small. Brought up in a Christian family and committed my life to him as a teenager.
What is your role at Hope Church Dunedin?
Curate. Families and Music ministries leader.
What are some of your favourite hobbies?
I have children. Hobbies are on hold (Not entirely true – I do enjoy mountain biking and home-brewing).
What’s one topic guaranteed to get you talking?
My Kids.
Melanie Aicken
Administration Manager
How would you describe yourself?
Difficult wife, proud mother, follower of Jesus saved by grace, social justice advocate.
How did you meet Jesus?
In the wee small hours trying to settle a colicky baby in 2002.
What is your role at Hope Church Dunedin?
Administration Manager
What are some of your favourite hobbies?
Gardening, walking, learning about fermented foods, socialising.
What’s one topic guaranteed to get you talking?
Health, social justice & shopping locally.
Worship
Interview with Stu Crosson discussing worship at Hope Church.
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