Our Connections
The Church of the Nazarene
Living Hope is affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene, an evangelical, Protestant denomination in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. This affiliation provides doctrinal, moral, and financial accountability as well as opening up a network of opportunities for service around the world. For more on the Church of the Nazarene, see www.nazarene.org.
The Willow Creek Association
Living Hope is a member of the Willow Creek Association, an association of churches committed to helping irreligious people become fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. The WCA provides resources and training opportunities to help us accomplish our God-given mission. More information on the WCA can be found at www.willowcreek.com.
Valparaiso Christian Ministerial Association
Pastor Rich is a executive team member of the Valparaiso Christian Ministerial Association, which helps the churches of Valparaiso partner together to serve our community. You can find out more about what they’re doing together at www.valpochurches.org.
Real Life Community Church
Living Hope exists because our parent church in Portage believed in us and supported us. While we no longer need or receive financial support from them, they continue to encourage us, inspire us, and cheer us on! If you live in Portage, check them out at www.reallifecc.org.
Story Point Community Church
Our first daughter church got started in 2005 in Kennewick, Washington, under the leadership of our former associate pastor, Dan Martin. These guys rock! Check out some of the creative ways they’re reaching out to their community at www.storypoint.info.
