New Members
Welcome home. Here's everything you need to take your next step at New Hope.
We're Glad You're Here
Whether this is your first time hearing about New Hope or your first Sunday walking through our doors, our New Members ministry exists to help you feel at home from the very start.
Your First Sunday
8:45 AM
Sunday Connections Class — a welcoming environment to learn more before worship begins.
10:00 AM
Sunday Worship Experience — praise, teaching, and community in our Stockbridge sanctuary.
Come As You Are
Dress how you're comfortable; our greeters and ushers will help you find your way.
25 Years of Ministry, One Family
Founded in 2001 and now celebrating a quarter-century of ministry, New Hope Cathedral is a non-denominational church built on faith, community, compassion, discipleship and transformation. Learn more About New Hope or explore our full history.
Bishop Dr. Richard Leaphart-Mack
Founder and Senior Pastor of New Hope Cathedral since 2001, Senior Chaplain of the Stockbridge Police Department, and a senior leader within the Kingdom International Consortium.
Read His Full Bio
Take the Next Step
Our Membership Class walks you through New Hope's story, statement of faith, ministry structure, and what it means to formally join the New Hope family. Classes are offered periodically — contact our New Members team to find the next available date.
Ask About the Next ClassYour Path at New Hope
Visit
Join us for a Sunday Worship Experience or Wednesday Bible Study.
Connect
Attend a Connections Class and meet our New Members team.
Grow
Take the Membership Class and find a ministry that fits your season of life.
Belong
Pursue Water Baptism and step fully into membership and service.
Declare Your Faith
Baptism is a public declaration of your faith in Jesus Christ. Our team will prepare you and celebrate this milestone with you and your family.
Learn More About BaptismFind Your Place to Serve
From Hospitality and Parking to Media and the Food Pantry, there's a ministry team ready for your gifts.