 About Hope
Hope Melbourne Christian Church Waverley Centre Milestones & History  Hope International Ministries consist of churches with the vision of fulfilling the Great Commission, together with the rest of the body of Christ, by building strong and biblical people to plant strong and biblical churches in every nation of the world. 1990: Hope of God Australia began in 1990 when a team of people from Waverley Christian Fellowship was commissioned and sent out to start a Hope of God church in Melbourne. Since then, seven other churches have been planted in Australia: Canberra 1992, Sydney 1993, Brisbance 1993, Perth 1993, Adelaide 1996 and Newcastle 1997. 1991: An inner-city church outreach was planted as an outreach to the inner suburbs. This church is now known as the Hope Christian Church, Melbourne (City Centre) 2001: Dr Ian Foley appointed as Pastor of Waverley Centre. 2001: Dr Wilson Lim appointed as Senior Pastor of Hope Christian Church Melbourne. 2002: Mark Rusic appointed as Pastor of City Centre Church.
2002: Hope Christian Church celebrates its 12th anniversary with the theme "All for One and One for All" 2003: Hope Melbourne Waverley Centre were host to the "Divine Authority Church" Oceania Convention in Philip Island. 2005: Pastor Ian Foley went full time as Senior Pastor over Hope Melbourne Waverley Centre and City centre. Hope Melbourne (City Centre) hosts a successful Oceania Convention in Philip Island. 2006: Hope Melbourne Frankston Centre planted. 2007: Hope Melbourne Darebin Centre planted. Hope International Ministries Hope Melbourne Christian Church is part of Hope International Ministries (HIM) (formerly known as Hope of God International (HGI)). Hope of God in Australia started in Melbourne in 1990 and by 2001 has 9 churches covering most states in Australia. For more information about the history of HIM, click here. The Mission In the Hope International Ministries family, we believe in the vision God has given us. We will do everything possible to fulfill this vision which is summarized in Jesus' Great Commission: "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age." (Mt 28:19-20) We believe this commission has been given to every believer in the body of Christ. Therefore, in obedience to the Lord Jesus our vision is to plant strong and Blibical churches all over the world that will make disciples of every nation who will wholeheartedly obey everything in the Bible. Because Christ has given us this command and because He has equipped us to complete it (Acts1:8), we believe that it is possible to see this vision fulfilled in our lifetime. Our efforts are thus focus on reaching our nation and eventually the entire world. We want to bring the good news to every person who has not heard of the love of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our vision encompasses every nation, district and people group on earth. Our vision of reaching the world is not to the exclusion of other brothers and sisters in the Lord who strive towards the same goal. We recognize that as Christians respond to Christ's call with all teir energy, time and resources, God's Kingdom will indeed come and His will de done on the earth as it is done in heaven. Therefore, we acknowledge and accept our Christian brothers and sisters throught the world in other familiues who also strive to fulfill the Christ's commission. Another characteristic of the Hope International Ministires family of churches is our desire to give holistic care to its members and those outside the church. IN his letter to a friend, John, the Apostles, write,: I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." Our desire is the same. Besides building local churches, the Hope International Ministires family has the goal of building Christian communities that will reveal Christ fully and completely. Therefore, we recognise the importance of developing social instituition, such as hospitals, schools, colleges, universities, shopping facilities, radio stations and nursing homes, which will help demonstrate Christianity as it is preached in a community setting where other people can see Christ's character revealed. International Vision : ONE Million Churches Around the World by 2015 Hope Mission: Fulfilling the Great Commission by raising Christ centred disciples to plant vibrant biblical churches in Melbourne, Australia and all over the world. Hope Vision Statement: Hope Melbourne Christian Church, Waverley Centre brings the healing work of Jesus Christ to our community and is a place of refuge and restoration for all kinds of people. It also equips those belonging to the Waverley Centre in the healing ministry and in building strong and biblical churches. Its most prominent characteristics are prayer, joy, unity, sincere love and the presence of people from many cultures.
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