Frequently Asked Questions

Questions
  1. Can I find out what this weekend's message is going to be about?
  2. How do I get there?
  3. How can I get on the mailing list and find out more about newhope?
  4. How does a person get involved at newhope church?
  5. How do you become a member of newhope church?
  6. How is newhope led?
  7. Is this a Christian church, or something else?
  8. What about my kids - do they come to Worship with me?
  9. What about my middle school and high school students?
  10. Does newhope have a group for those in their 20's to 30's?
  11. What kind of church is this and who is Pastor Benji?
  12. What should I wear and what will the services be like?
  13. Will I have to say anything, sing anything, sign anything, give anything, or be singled out in any way?
Answers
  1. Can I find out what this weekend's message is going to be about? The home page always includes information about the upcoming weekend services and our online calendar displays any upcoming events. TOP
  2. How do I get there? Click here for a map and detailed directions from all the major communities surrounding Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh. TOP
  3. How can I get on the mailing list and find out more about newhope? To learn more about the exciting ministries of newhope or simply get on our mailing list, please indicate your desires or needs on the Connect Card located in your bulletin every Sunday, or simply contact the church office at office@newhopenc.org or call 919-206-HOPE (4673). TOP
  4. How does a person get involved at newhope church? Involvement can be defined several different ways. Some desire to simply attend our Sunday worship celebrations. Others may desire to get involved in a Small Group or one of our ministries. newhope church offers differing levels of involvement and our goal is to allow people to grow at their own pace and then serve according to their needs and the needs of the church. TOP
  5. How do you become a member of newhope church? The process of becoming a member is covered in our Abundant Life Seminars. Membership is defined at newhope as "The 5 G's of Membership." Simply put, our members commit to growing in the Grace of God, participating in a Small Group, serving in ministry according to their Giftedness, by Giving the biblical tithe to advance God's Kingdom around the world, and to Go, this occurs when one is faithfully re-producing themselves in others and thereby helping the church fulfill God's vision for the body of Christ. Basic faith and the 5 G's of membership are thoroughly discussed with Pastor Benji in Abundant Life seminars. If you are interested, simply note your interest on the Connect Card located in the bulletin or email the church office at office@newhopenc.org. TOP
  6. How is newhope led? newhope church is led by our Senior Pastor, Benji Kelley, the Pastoral Team, and a Leadership Team of committed and gifted Lay people. In addition, Pastor Benji corresponds frequently with an External Board of Advisors made up of gifted Pastors, Professors and church leaders from around the world. Together, these teams manage the ministries of newhope church. Click here to learn more about the Pastoral Team. TOP
  7. Is this a Christian church, or something else? Though non-traditional in style, newhope is deeply committed to the eternal truths of the Christian faith. Simply put, we desire to Reach, Teach and Release God's people into the world to advance God's Kingdom. We strive to become nothing less than a biblically functioning community of believers. The Core Values of newhope are simple, but like any set of values, they shape who we are. TOP
  8. What about my kids - do they come to Worship with me? Our children's ministry, HopeTown, provides an exciting, quality experience for your birth through fifth grade child(ren) simultaneously with our adult worship service. This allows you to maximize your experience at newhope while your child (ren) is receiving high-levels of care and attention. However, if you would like to experience the worship service with your child, we have three environments for this to happen; a nursing mother's area in the downstairs women's restroom, the rotunda cafe area, and a seating and play area in the hopetown hallway. Each of these environments allows parents to view the service with live video and audio with their child. For more information on newhope's Children's Ministry, please contact Amy Lynn Kelley at 919-206-HOPE (4673) or amy@newhopenc.org. TOP
  9. What about my middle school and high school students? Students typically love our Sunday morning worship at newhope. We also invite students to attend one of our Student Ministries worship environments designed specifically for them. The middle school ministry of newhope is called !mpact and meets on Sunday mornings at 8:30 am. The high school students meet on Sunday morning at 10:10 am for Pulse in the Student Ministries Room at the church. For more information on newhope's Student Ministries, please contact Jeremiah Dodson, at 919-206-HOPE (4673) or jeremiah@newhopenc.org.
  10. Does newhope have a group for those in their 20's to 30's? We understand that it is hard to achieve a balance between faith and everyday life. This is especially true for young adults finishing up school and entering the work force as they are faced with a whole new set of challenges. The Young Adults ministry strives for a balance between having fun and enjoying our faith. The group is predominately composed of individuals in their 20's and early 30's and meets in weekly small groups and at various social outings. For more information, contact our student ministries pastor, Jeremiah@newhopenc.org. TOP
  11. What kind of church is this and who is Pastor Benji? newhope is not your typical church. Our passion is to communicate the timeless truths of God in refreshing and culturally relevant ways. newhope is a place where you can come as you are and experience God in ways that are practical, relevant, and applicable to your personal life. Benji Kelley is the founding and senior pastor of newhope. Pastor Benji was born and raised in South Carolina, until he came to North Carolina to attend Duke University. "Once in the area, I fell in love with Amy Lynn and the area and never went home," Benji says. Benji holds Associate and Bachelor Degrees in Science and Religion from the University of South Carolina. He earned both a Master of Divinity Degree in 1997 and a Master of Theology Degree in 2000 from Duke University's Divinity School. In 2000, Pastor Benji was accepted into the prestigious Beeson Pastor Program at Asbury Theological Seminary, in Kentucky, where he began his doctoral studies. Since returning to North Carolina, planting newhope, and helping Amy Lynn raise five children, Benji completed his studies from Asbury's Doctor of Ministry Program in Biblical Preaching and Church Leadership. Most recently, Pastor Benji has been hand selected, along with 27 other pastors, to particpate in a 5 year inter-denominational study grant on maintaining pastoral excellence. TOP

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