We exist to be a whole church for the whole community
Transforming lives to LIVE like Jesus and LOVE like Jesus
Transformation to LIVE like Jesus and LOVE like Jesus
We exist to be a whole church for the whole community
To see Atlanta transformed by radical revival in the soul of the person, their family, and our community
...attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.
Acts 2:46-47
CHURCH HISTORY
Pure Hope Church
Our church strives to be wholeheartedly committed to our community. You will find us giving out groceries, providing housing, tutoring students, and helping with community development.
You may be wondering what Sunday is like? For us - Sunday is a celebration of what God has been doing all week in our neighborhoods. We go to church to give our best to Jesus and to receive from His Word and His people. Come love with us.
Pure Hope Church
We are the kind of church that is wholeheartedly committed to our community. You will find us giving out groceries, providing housing, helping with community development.
You may be wondering what Sunday is like? For us, Sunday is a celebration of what God has been doing all week in our neighborhoods. We are the kind of people that go to church to give our best to God and to receive from His word and His people. Come love with us.
Pure Hope Church is affiliated with the Assemblies of God and affirms the AG's 16 Fundamental Truths. Read them in full detail here!
Lead Pastor
Dale Stephens
Dale & Andrea have three daughters: Saria, Jade, & Vera; three godkids: KeeKee, Tocora, & Chris; and three grand-kids: Niko, Naomi, and Miracle. Dale began his vocational ministry as a student pastor in 2000. For thirteen years the Stephen’s worked on the college campuses of UGA, GA Tech, and KSU. Since 2015, they have been serving as the Lead Pastor for Riverside Church, now Pure Hope Church. Dale has a B.A. in Pastoral Ministry, M.A. in Leadership & Administration, and recently a Ph.D in Intercultural Studies. The Stephens family is passionate about pastoring the people of our community.
Staff Team
CORE VALUES
1
God's Spirit and
Word Inspire Our Lives
John 6:63; 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Revelation 22:17-19
John 6:63; 2 Timothy 3:16-17
Revelation 22:17-19
3
Selfless and Generous Lives Define Us
2 Samuel 9:1-13; Matthew 25:34-46;
Luke 21:1-4; 1 John 3:17
2 Samuel 9:1-13; Matthew 25:34-46
Luke 21:1-4; 1 John 3:17
2
Worship is Obedience
Amos 5:14-15, 21-24;
John 4:23, 14:15
Amos 5:14-15, 21-24
John 4:23, 14:15
4
Unity Honors God and Encourages People
Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14;
Philippians 2:2; Hebrews 10:23-25
Acts 2:42; 1 Corinthians 12:12-14;
Philippians 2:2; Hebrews 10:23-25
Amos 5:14-15, 21-24; John 4:23, 14:15
Worship is Obedience
2
2 Samuel 9:1-13; Matthew 25:34-46
Selfless and Generous Lives Define Us
2 Samuel 9:1-13; Matthew 25:34-46;