About
Welcome to Greater Hope.
Wondering what to expect when you visit Greater Hope? Our worship services normally last about an hour and a half, and are filled with vibrant worship. We clap our hands, lift our hands, sing aloud, and offer heartfelt expressions of worship. We want you to feel free to worship God however you are comfortable.
Our Story
In September of 1984, in a small duplex, Rev. James Robertson and his family started The First United Pentecostal Church of Kerrville, Texas. Together they labored, working to establish a church that would reach their city.
In 1994 the church grew and moved from the duplex into a store front building located across the street from the present location on Harper Rd in west Kerrville.
In August of 2002 Keith & Mary Felps along with their 3 children came to Kerrville to assist Bro. & Sis Robertson. After assuming the pastorate following Bro Robertson’s tenure, Bro. & Sis Felps served the membership and the community of Kerrville. During their time they worked to purchase the current location at 885 Harper Rd and changed the name of the church to Kerrville Pentecostals. Bro. &; Sis. Felps resigned from pastoring in May of 2016 after serving almost 14 years.
On July 29, 2016 Tim DeLano, along with his wife Dimity was elected as pastor of Kerrville Pentecostals.
In 2019 the church changed their name to Greater Hope Church of Kerrville. The DeLano’s continue to build on the foundation God provided through the prior leadership. Greater Hope is endeavoring to be a beacon of HOPE to the community of Kerrville, Texas and surrounding cities.
Our Mission & Purpose
Mission:
The mission of Greater Hope Church is: Helping Others Prepare for Eternity
Purpose:
The purpose of Greater Hope Church is Love one another as Christ taught us to, to Grow in Him to the complete knowledge of His truth and the Fruit of His Spirit, and to serve those that God has placed before us both inside the walls of the church along with our community.
"We have this Hope as an anchor for the soul.."
Heb 6:19
Our Beliefs
The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living. (See II Timothy 3:15-17.)
There is one God, who has revealed Himself as our Father, in His Son Jesus Christ, and as the Holy Spirit. Jesus Christ is God manifested in flesh. He is both God and man. (See Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; I Timothy 3:16.)
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ. (See Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9.)
We Believe the saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (II Thessalonians 1:8; I Peter 4:17) by repentance (death to sin), water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ (burial), and receiving the gift of the Holy Spirit (resurrection). (See I Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4.)
As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly, and worship God joyfully. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today. (See Mark 12:28-31; II Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; I Corinthians 12:8-10.)
Jesus Christ is coming again to catch away His church. In the end will be the final resurrection and the final judgment. The righteous will inherit eternal life, and the unrighteous eternal death. (See I Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11-15.)
