About NEW HOPE BAPTIST CHURCH OF SALINAS
About Our Church
New Hope Baptist Church is one of the leading congregations in the Salinas area. We are a vibrant congregation dedicated to serving the spiritual, educational, and cultural needs of the surrounding community. Our Church is deeply rooted in holy words, and our doors are always open to community members who are looking for a loving place to worship. Contact us, or visit the New Membership page to learn more about how to become a part of our congregation.
Founded In
1958
Our Mission
Our mission is to lead people to Jesus Christ by meeting the spiritual and practical needs of men, women, and children through inspiring, spirit-led, and life-changing ministries that positively impact the whole person. Guided by the Holy Spirit, we strive to fulfill this mission through faithful, humble, and servant-hearted leadership that is attentive to the needs of both the congregation and the community, working together to strengthen and uplift the Body of Christ.
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Timeline Of Our History
“…upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it” Matt 16:18
1958
New Hope Baptist Church was organized on Oct 19, 1958. Rev. J.W. Cullors, Rev. G.E. Ellis presided. Rev. L.C. Blackburn became the Pastor and presided until 1959.
1961
New Hope moved to its current location. The church was purchased under the leadership of G.E. Hooks who served from 1962 until 1965
1967
Rev. Earnest Campbell served as pastor from1967until 1968.
1968
Rev. Harry Relf served as pastor from 1968 until 1976. The mortgage was paid off under his pastorship.
1976
Rev. B.G. Trotter served as pastor from 1976 until 1978.
1979
Rev. Ernest Newman served as pastor from 1979 until 1989. Rev. Matthew Fortenberry served as the Assistant pastor. The mural of The Last Supper was painted by Bro. Merlin Brown and was dedicated in 1984.
1989
Rev. Curtis Blue served as pastor from 1989 until 1996.
1997
Rev. Jefferey Jones served as pastor from 1997 until 1999.
2000
Rev. Tommy E. Boyd, Sr. served as pastor from 2000 until 2004.
2005
Rev. A.L. Smith serves as pastor since 2005 until now.
2020
COVID-19 pandemic challenged the command to forsake not the assembling of ourselves together; however, we remained faithful to God’s command and continued to keep our doors open to all who were led to worship in-person. Technology became a big part of keeping those who sheltered in place connected, through the institution of daily noon day prayer, Bible study via ZOOM and live streaming on Facebook Live.
Throughout the years, God has added to the Church as He sees fit. There have been Baby Dedications, Weddings, Baptisms, and Funerals. Deacons and Ministers have been ordained, Trustees have continued to govern, auxiliaries are continuing to serve, but most of all members are committed to the call to: Be a Disciple, Make a Disciple.
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