Being people of biblical hope carrying out Christ's mission by living compelling lives, sowing a living hope, continually knowing God's word and growing in godly character, so we can go and reap a harvest of souls.
Our Plan in
Action
Sow
Into The Community
Know
& Learn About Him
Grow
with Discipleship
Go
and Share The Gospel
Our Vision
Statement
We are a people abounding joyfully in God’s hope to create thriving families and transform our community.
Who We Are
Good Hope is a community deeply rooted in the mercy and love of God. We are committed to the transformation of individual lives that make a change in our community and the world through the Holy Spirit. Jesus gave us the mandate to be the center whereby this can occur beginning in Spotsylvania, Virginia, and ultimately around the globe. We believe that revival is about to break forth, and Jesus is going to return.
We are a connected community of Spirit-filled believers who desire to experience all the love and presence of God alongside Jesus. Our mission is to express the joy and power of hope-filled believers in every area of life. At the center of our worship is a desire for God's presence, where our lives are transformed and discover God's will. We are excited to take the journey with you until the earth becomes like heaven.
We welcome you to this new journey!
Learn
Our History
1800
1819
Good Hope Church started its first gathering after the Andrews Tavern revival meeting. This laid the foundation for what was to become Good Hope Church.
1860
Good Hope Church constructed its present-day worship facility. During the civil war, it was used as a hospital for the injured. It was the first building constructed where all ethnicities could worship together.
1900
1917
WW1 saw brave men from Good Hope go off to fight for the salvation of Europe.
1930's
Good Hope weathered the hardness of the great depression by continual trust in God's provision. 1940's WW11 Good Hope once again sent brave young men to fight for the deliverance of Europe and the Pacific. 1950's Good Hope once again sent brave young men to fight for deliverance of the Korean Peninsula. 1960 Good Hope with faithful trust in God's provision built an addition to the original building debt free. 1960's Good Hope again answered the call to send brave soldiers to Vietnam whom some did not return. 1969 Good Hope built a parsonage across the street debt-free using the hands and talents of men within the congregation. 1970's Good Hope added a front foyer to her existing building. 1990's Good Hope enclosed the picnic pavilion to create a new social hall. 1992 Good Hope sent a missionary to Mexico to work with dental missionaries and spread the gospel. 1993 Good Hope participated in supporting missionaries to Kenya, Africa.
2000
2017
Good Hope Church calls Pastor Gene Lancour to become their new pastor.
2019
Good Hope Church seeks God's fresh vision for the future. 2021 Good Hope Church calls Denise Pass as Director of Worship Arts and Family Ministry. We move to a biblical form of leadership, including elders. Awanas begin, and Kingdom Kids Ministry is established. Youth return from summer camp recharged. 2022 Good Hope Church leadership retreats to formulate new vision and mission statements. God lays upon their hearts a need for a school and a new campus.
Our Beliefs
Good Hope Church affirms the Baptist Faith and Message 2000. We believe in the total inspiration of Scripture, its inerrancy, infallibility, and authority over our lives. This is the foundation upon which all biblical truth and beliefs are founded.
Good Hope Church was started in 1819 as a result of a gathering at Andrews Tavern. As a result of this revival, Good Hope Church has become a movement within the community of Spotsylvania, Virginia, and the world.