Living Hope Ministries
Living Hope Ministries is a non-profit Christian organization located in the heart of Northeast Minneapolis. We seek to glorify God and show His love for the complete person by assisting the residents of Northeast Minneapolis with solutions for their spiritual, social, educational and physical needs. Our programs for children include one-on-one tutoring, a Bible club called Transformers, Vacation Bible School, Sports Camp, Day Camp, and a track team. We also offer youth group for grades 7-12.
Our core values are as follows:
-Centering every aspect of ministry on Christ and the cross
-Helping each child experience dignity, value, and significance rooted in God's love
-Remaining a dynamic ministry empowered by the Holy Spirit
-Instructing individuals for the development of Bibilcal leadership in urban ministry
-Seeking God's direction and creative leadership for the present and future
-Transforming the individual within a culture affected by generational poverty
We are always changing as the needs of the community change and as volunteers step up to use their God-given gifts.
Transforming the hearts of at-risk inner-city children in Northeast Minneapolis by restoring hope. Embracing today's children, equipping tomorrow's leaders.
1. We believe the Scriptures, both Old and New Testaments (Luke 24:27, 44), to be the inspired Word of God (II Timothy 3:16), without error in the original writings (Matthew 5:18; John 17:17; II Peter 1:19-21), the complete revelation of His will for the salvation of men, and the Divine and final authority for Christian faith and life (Romans 15:4; I Thessalonians 2:13).
2. We believe in one God (Matthew 28:19, Mark 12:29), Creator of all things (Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; 2:7, 21, 22), infinitely perfect (Psalm 18:30), and eternally (Deuteronomy 33:27) existing in three persons, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit (II Corinthians 13:14).
3. We believe that Jesus Christ is true God and true man (John 1:1, 14; Hebrews 4:15) having been conceived of the Holy Spirit (Matthew 1:18), and born of the Virgin Mary (Matthew 1:23). He died on the cross a sacrifice for our sins according to the Scriptures (I Corinthians 15:3; I Peter 2:24). Further, He arose bodily from the dead (I Corinthians 15:4), ascended into heaven (Acts 1:9), where at the right hand of the Majesty on High, He is now our High Priest and Advocate (Romans 8:34; I John 2:1).
4. We believe that the ministry of the Holy Spirit is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ (John 16:13-14), and during this age to convict men (John 16:8), regenerate the believing sinner (John 3:5; Titus 3:5), indwell (I Corinthians 3:16; 6:19), guide, instruct, and empower the believer for godly living and service (John 16:13; 15:16; Ephesians 5:18-21).
5. We believe that man was created in the image of God (Genesis 1:26), but fell into sin (Genesis 2:16-17; 3:1-12), and is therefore lost (Ephesians 2:1-3), and only through regeneration by the Holy Spirit can salvation and spiritual life be obtained (John 3:5; Titus 3:5).
6. We believe that the shed blood of Jesus Christ and His resurrection provide the only ground for justification and salvation for all who believe (Romans 3:24; II Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 2:8-9; Hebrews 9:22), and only such as receive Jesus Christ are born of the Holy Spirit, and they become children of God (John 1:12; 3:16; Acts 16:31).
7. We believe that water baptism (Matthew 28:19; Acts 10:47-48; 18:7-8; Romans 6:1-4) and the Lord’s Supper (Luke 22:19-20; I Corinthians 11:23-43) are ordinances to be observed by the Church during the present age. They are, however, not to be regarded as means of salvation (Ephesians 2:8-9).
8. We believe that the True Church (Matthew 16:16-18; Acts 2:42) is composed of all such persons who through saving faith in Jesus Christ have been regenerated by the Holy Spirit (John 1:12; 3:5; Titus 3:5) and are united together (I Corinthians 12:12-27; Ephesians 4:1-6; Hebrews 10:24-25) in the body of Christ of which He is the head (Colossians 1:18).
9. We believe that only those who have their faith in Jesus Christ for salvation are members of the true and invisible Church (I Corinthians 12:12-13).
10. We believe in the bodily resurrection of the dead (John 5:28-29) of the believer to everlasting blessedness and joy with the Lord (Luke 14:14), and of the unbeliever to judgment and everlasting conscious punishment (Revelation 20:11-15; Luke 16:19-26).
