New Hope Church began in 1999 when Pastor Chuck Farina felt called to start a new church in Abilene, Texas. The church initially met in homes before moving to various locations. After many challenges, Hobby Lobby purchased a building worth over two million dollars for the church in 2002, which they transformed into an 800-seat auditorium. They are a relatively young but diverse congregation, and they welcome everyone to come and experience God's miraculous power.
In April of 1999, Pastor Chuck Farina felt the call of God to begin a church in Abilene, Texas. In August of that year, after much prayer and many confirmations, he and his family relocated and began the work of laying the foundation of New Hope Church.
Before this move, Pastor Chuck was on staff, as Associate Pastor at Bethel Assembly of God in Duncan, Oklahoma, a growing, progressive church with a vision to reach the lost. When Pastor Chuck made his desire to plant a new church known to the staff and body of Bethel, they supported the Farinas in their call. As the vision became clearer several families from Duncan joined the Farinas in relocating for the express purpose of planting New Hope Church. These families and others the Lord brought across their paths made up the launch team.
New Hope began as a home group meeting in the home of Pastor Farina and later in the homes of others in the launch team and on January 9, 2000, New Hope Church began a regular Sunday Service with 53 people in attendance. Over the past several years, the church has faced many challenges, but God has blessed New Hope Church with continued growth.
One of the greatest challenges they initially faced was finding a location suited to their needs. New Hope Church began its first services at the West Texas Girl Scout Council building (now Abilene Bible Church) located on Loop 322 and met there for 11 months. When a change in management at the Girl Scout Council necessitated a move, the congregation took up residence in the First Financial Bank building located on Buffalo Gap Rd. by the Mall of Abilene.
In February of 2002 God presented New Hope with an interesting opportunity when one of their guest speakers told Pastor Chuck, “If you can find a building, I know someone who will buy it for you.” Ten months and a million prayers later this offer was made good as Hobby Lobby, Inc. purchased the Triangle Bowling Alley (valued at more than two million dollars) for them. What started as their greatest challenge has become their greatest miracle. On October 5, 2003, New Hope Church celebrated its first worship service in the new facility.
“God has placed a great vision for our city in our hearts! We believe a great move of God is coming to the Big Country and we are excited to be a part of His great plan,” says Pastor Chuck. “The former Triangle facility has now been transformed into an 800-seat auditorium and support facilities — AND we believe God is going to fill it up!” New Hope Church is a growing church made up of growing people. However, they are a relatively young congregation, and the Church is diverse in its make-up, both culturally and racially. It is a place where everyone can feel welcome regardless of cultural, racial, or economic background. We invite you to come and experience the miracle-working power of God in your own life today—You will never be the same.
You've given your life to Jesus - Awesome! But now what do you do? What's Next? Senior Pastor Chuck teaches us how to biblically Find Freedom.
Our final part of the "Passion" series. This Easter Sunday of 2024 Senior Pastor Chuck Farina emphasizes the importance of the death and resurrection of Christ. His resurrection ought to impact us every day, not just Easter!
In Week 5 of "Hidden Treasure" Senior Pastor Chuck Farina challenges us to open our eyes and see the world in the same way that Jesus does. In doing this and directing our heart towards the right things, we will see the treasure of God's Kingdom.
In our "Hidden Treasure" series, we are looking at the keys that unlock God's hidden treasure in our lives. In week 2 we learn that one of those keys is this: "My heart always goes where I put my treasure." Money will either be a tool the Lord gives you or it will be your master.
Matthew 13:44 NLT "The kingdom of Heaven is like a TREASURE that a man discovered HIDDEN in a field." Jesus talked more about treasure than he did anything else. There are over 2,000 scriptures about money! Join us in our series "Hidden Treasure" to understand the subject of money and unlock hidden treasure in your life.
In our final week of XLR8, Senior Pastor Chuck Farina speaks on 5 types of prayer and how to accelerate our prayer life, which will then accelerate revival in the city of Abilene.
In week 4 of our "XLR8" series, Senior Pastor Chuck Farina encourages us to accelerate in our walk with God as we are living in The Last Days.
In week 3 of our "XLR8" series Senior Pastor Chuck Farina speaks about the acceleration and "suddenlys" of God.
In week 2 of XLR8, Senior Pastor Chuck Farina preaches the importance of fasting.
In Week 1 of "XLR8", Senior Pastor Chuck Farina encourages us to fight off life's problems by taking possession of the promises God has made.
In week 1 of our 2023 Christmas series, "The ____ That Stole Christmas", Senior Pastor Chuck Farina speaks on the 5 Bad Attitudes that can steal our Christmas.
With Jesus, it is possible to live anxiety-free in today's world.
In week five of this Identity Series, Pastor Chuck teaches us about the importance of knowing and declaring who we are in Christ.
What does it look like for the church to be directed by the Holy Spirit in every aspect of life?
What was so special about the Early Church? They were a church of PRAYER! In this week's sermon we learn about how prayer makes us unstoppable.
Overcome Empty - learn how to overcome the emptiness you feel in order to live your fullest life.
Discover what it means to be irrationally generous in the Kingdom of God.
Discover what it means to be irrationally generous in the Kingdom of God.
Discover what it means to be irrationally generous in the Kingdom of God.
THINK Different - If we want to be different, it all starts in our mind and how we think. Learn how to think differently before anything else!
At New Hope Church, we welcome people of all ages to join our community and experience the spiritual growth that comes with it
