True Hope Ministries of America is a “denominationally
neutral” ministry support community comprised of and serving those in all
levels and offices of Biblical Christian Ministry.
Mission - "To
help those in ministry do what God has called them to do."
As a ministry community we offer: Resources, Services, Education,
Mentoring, while promoting mutual spiritual support among our members.
Our Foundation – Faith in the
Lord Jesus Christ Who died for our sins and
was raised from the dead and now reigns over The Church seated at the right
hand of The Father in Heaven.
Our Perspective – Members of
True Hope share a Biblical Worldview … although degrees may vary, Biblical
Christianity & Ministry cannot be a reality without having a Biblical
worldview, which is in essence, seeing life from God’s perspective as found in
the Christian Holy Bible.
We are a fellowship of Biblical Christians who are engaged in ministry either personally or vocationally.
We desire to develop relationships with other Biblical Christian ministers with the sole focus on fulfilling the mission of THMA
All that we do is in the context of building mutually beneficial relationships …
Our goal is to serve in order to help other ministers, their families, and teams to fulfill God’s purposes in their ministry assignments and personal lives.
THMA resources and services are always available yet only provided when requested.
THMA Leadership serves to provide spiritual “watch care” and ecclesiastical accountability but not the practice of exercising “hierarchy”.
Our members proviSD mutual: Prayer, encouragement, and assistance to other Biblical Christian Ministers.
“Helping One Another” is simply THMA members and leaders sharing their variety of experiences and areas of expertise gained in their various areas of ministry service and leadership.
“Watch Care”: We serve to help safeguard one another by providing peer mentoring and encouraging prayer for one another; confidential Biblical counseling or coaching for personal challenges as well as those faced in public ministry.
What we won’t do
All Biblical Christians who are actively engaged in various levels of ministry service and/or leadership.
THMA General Members, Members in Ministry, Associated Churches, and Parachurch ministries.
Non-members indirectly through relationships with THMA members
Overseas missionaries whose “home base” is in the USA.
It is not our aim to act as or to become another denomination.
What is meant by “denominationally neutral ”?
You are in a specific role of ministry with its goals, and needs. However, all Biblical Christian Ministers need to excel in the ministry to which God has called him or her.
Whenever you have a need for assistance to gain more success - or in making new plans for ministry, THMA strives to help you to achieve those goals.
Why not give us a call about your specific needs or concerns ... and see how we may be of service? We welcome new opportunities and would love to get acquainted! Why wait? CALL US NOW !
Not at all! THMA membership is open to any Biblically faithful Christian. Christ considers us all to be His ambassadors and ministers for His Kingdom ... so being ordained or licensed in ministry is not a requirement for membership!
NOT JUST FOR PASTORS!
Yes, THMA has an ordination process.
We take the process of ordination of ministers in the highest regard. With that understanding, we are pleased to ordain members who:
You are welcome to retain your present ministry credentials provided they are issued by a recognized ecclesiastical authority.
In such cases, THMA recognizes your ministry credentials by issuing you THMA credentials in addition to those you presently carry.
This verifies that you are an Alliance Ministry Member with the full support and recognition of True Hope Ministries of America.
Yes, provided you have a ministry that is based in the USA.
Because we do not have the supportive structure to “send” mission ministers to foreign fields, you would not be directly accountable to THMA. Therefore we do require that we are able to verify your accountability to a recognized ecclesiastical authority to maintain ministry integrity.
Yes, both established and new church congregations. We help with offering …
From assisting with advice and guidance to helping draft the founding documents and acquiring the legal and banking recognition that is necessary, THMA always counts it a privilege to help start new church congregations and ministries.
We work with both: Traditional Sancturary Churches and House Churches, as we believe that both models are needed and each one serves to complete the other!
Membership is open to all Biblical Christians , who …
A Biblical Worldview produces unity and trust among our members because ...
Read the free booklet: "Understanding A Biblical Worldview" - - click here
Membership requires that one has at least a "moderate" Biblical Worldview ... each of us are at different levels and stages of spiritual growth with some having a stronger Biblical Worldview than others.
We are glad to help others grow in spiritual maturity and to develop a strong Biblical worldview.
Scripture is clear that those being granted ministry responsibilities have a high level of accountability (1 Timothy 3:1-7). The stronger our Biblical Worldview, the greater our ability to fulfill our responsibilities in Christ's ministry!
Depending on your level of ministry, there are various ways to become a member …
You may apply for a General Community Membership free, online by two steps ...
For full details, please call the True Hope National Office – 417-242-6589 and Dr. Timothy or another director will be glad to provide the details and answer your questions.
General Community Membership is free to all applicants.
Alliance/Ministry Membership requires a one-time nominal application fee.
We do not require monthly dues or tithes - - please read the next question: What About Financial Requirements?
THMA is a “member supported” ministry and therefore we rely upon the donations and contributions of our members to meet the financial needs of THMA.
Therefore ...
Our only request is that you do contribute but only according to your true ability.
All donations and financial support is placed in the general funds and are used to meet the financial requirements of the various activities and services involved with THMA.
All directors are volunteers and are not paid a salary or wages. The Senior Ministry Leader is provided a reasonable housing allowance approved annually by the THMA board of directors.
Again - please feel free to call with your questions about finances or any other aspect of True Hope Ministries of America.
Give us a call - - Click here
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