MINISTERIAL STAFF
The Associates Ministers Ministry strives to be the best support ministry for out Pastor. Through prayer, praise, preaching, and teaching we offer ourselves to Him who is from everlasting to everlasting with reverence, joy, and love. We thank Jesus for a Pastor who teaches us how to be ministers to God’s people and frees us to walk in our calling
In memory and celebration of our long journey of mission to our own building with Godly pride, humility and acknowledgment of spiritual dedication we met at our first place of worship the Saint Mark AME Church and walked to our new church at 395 Old Great Neck Rd in Virginia Beach. On that December chilly day, we took in hand all responsibility for our church. For God had made us receptive to all that he had to offer us at that time. From that Sunday morning until this present time, we yet run with a faith that has not shrunk though pressed by every foe that would not tremble nor complain even beneath chastening rods.
Pastor Cox servant style of leadership began with only 35 faithful members and continues to grow today with a congregation of over 500.
DRAMA MINISTRY
This ministry supports the worship service through dramatic interpretations, acclaim the name of Jesus Christ and design an atmosphere for the Holy Spirit to communicate the principle and truths of God’s word by assisting people identify and interpret visually with the theme of the service, the Drama Ministry provides an effective means of communication.
USHER'S MINISTRY
The usher ministry assists and serves the Pastor, ministerial staff, and members of the congregation, thus creating a warm, hospitable atmosphere of spiritual reverence to all who worship.
OUR CHURCH’S HISTORY
On Saturday August 22, 1970 the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church was duly organized with Pastor E. Ray Cox Sr. as the founder. The organizational meeting was held at Saint Mark A.M.E. Church,brother Lee A Williams was the moderator. We had no building of our own for worship and we moved from building to building for our accommodations. We were blessed to have our groundbreaking on October 29, 1972.
In memory and celebration of our long journey of mission to our own building with Godly pride, humility and acknowledgment of spiritual dedication we met at our first place of worship the Saint Mark AME Church and walked to our new church at 395 Old Great Neck Rd in Virginia Beach. On that December chilly day, we took in hand all responsibility for our church. For God had made us receptive to all that he had to offer us at that time. From that Sunday morning until this present time, we yet run with a faith that has not shrunk though pressed by every foe that would not tremble nor complain even beneath chastening rods.
Pastor Cox servant style of leadership began with only 35 faithful members and continues to grow today with a congregation of over 500.
SUNDAY SCHOOL
Our mission is to inspire affection for the Word of God through acknowledging Jesus Christ as our Savior and adhering to the authority of Holy Scriptures to enhance the comprehension, retention and personal life application to all who attend. The Sunday School provides weekly bible lessons for all ages on Sunday’s 8:15 am – 9:25 am. Classes are offered in the following categories: Beginners, Primary, Juniors, Teens, Adults and Spiritual Maturity. This is a friendly setting where students are able to discuss and learn biblical knowledge through the study of God’s word.
G.A.M.E.
God’s Ambassadors for Ministerial Excellence (G.A.M.E). The mission of the Ambassadors is to assist the Pastor with ministering to the congregation in an effort to continue their growth and development in their relationship with Christ. It is our responsibility to prepare the sanctuary for worship, attend to the needs of the saints by serving as spiritual leaders, teachers, advisors and promoting unity throughout the church.
In memory and celebration of our long journey of mission to our own building with Godly pride, humility and acknowledgment of spiritual dedication we met at our first place of worship the Saint Mark AME Church and walked to our new church at 395 Old Great Neck Rd in Virginia Beach. On that December chilly day, we took in hand all responsibility for our church. For God had made us receptive to all that he had to offer us at that time. From that Sunday morning until this present time, we yet run with a faith that has not shrunk though pressed by every foe that would not tremble nor complain even beneath chastening rods.
Pastor Cox servant style of leadership began with only 35 faithful members and continues to grow today with a congregation of over 500.
MUSIC MINISTRY
MISSION MINISTRY
EVANGELISTIC MINISTRY
“The harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few”(Matthew 9:37). This ministry mission is to go into the hedges and byways to win souls for the Lord. Whether they are in nursing facilities, jails, hospitals, or shelters, we are committed to go, to tell and to show the love of God. We are sounding the trumpet loudly that Jesus saves!
YOUTH MINISTRY
Our mission is to minister to young people by providing opportunities for growth and education through programs such as tutoring, advanced reading, youth forums and other programs which will bring our youth to a knowledge of understanding they are not alone and failure is not an option. To realize they can do all things through Christ Jesus.
PRAISE DANCE MINISTRY
This ministry purpose is to offer praise and to give Glory to God through dance and to bless others through dance expressions.
SISTERS UNITED IN SACRED SERVICE
The Sisters United In Sacred Service are powerful and anointed women of God. We provide support to the Pastor and Ambassadors when needed. We assist with the preparation of baptismal and Holy Communion. We are a Ministry united together in support of the vision God has given our Pastor.
TODAY’S WOMEN MINISTRY
“For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them”.(Ephesian 2:10)This is a ministry that lends itself to aid in fundraising efforts for the church when needed and spread the word of God to our church and community.
SENIOR SAINTS MINISTRY
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore, yet is their strength, labour, and sorrow, for it is soon cut off and we fly away” Psalm 90:10
There is special recognition of the Saints who have tarried here. We hold them in the highest esteem and take them as persons of great faith and wisdom. We would be in a state of error and quilt, even shame, if we would fail to lift them up where they belong. So we dare not see them any other way than the “Senior Saints” whom God has given us. We honor our Senior Saints who have reached the biblical milestone of seventy years and above.
