Why plant new churches?
At Hope Church, we believe the mission of God is unstoppable - and that mission includes planting new churches to reach people with the love of Jesus. Our vision for church planting is to see vibrant communities of Jesus-followers established across our region and beyond, where people can experience God's love, grow in their faith and learn together what it means to live for Jesus today.
We are passionate about raising leaders, forming plant teams and establishing churches that reflect the heart of God for their local communities. Every new church plant is an outpost of the Kingdom of God.
A new church on Priors Hall
Beacon Church is a brand new church on the Priors Hall estate. It is a community of believers committed to loving God, loving each other, and loving their community. The church launched following an Alpha course, held in the Esquires coffee shop before Christmas. The church officially launched at the start of 2026.
Led by Greg & Anthea Hayes, Beacon Church currently meets in a home on Priors Hall and has already begun served the community: they have hosted events including Carols at Esquires and a Christmas craft afternoon, and have plans to hold a family pancake event in the Community Centre and outdoor worship at the Priors Hall amphitheatre.
A new church in Barnsley
Richard & Klaudia, who previously served at Hope Church in Corby (Richard as Assistant Pastor and Klaudia as Administrator), felt a clear call to plant a church in Barnsley. In 2024, we sent them with our prayers and blessing to follow that vision. Since then, Inside Out Church has been growing as a vibrant community of faith, and Richard & Klaudia have built strong, supportive relationships with other churches across the area. Their heart for Barnsley is making a real difference, bringing hope and life to the local community.
Join the Church Planting Academy
At Hope Church we believe healthy churches don’t just happen - they’re raised up on purpose, through prayerful vision, gospel courage, and disciplined practice. That’s why we’ve partnered with the Church Planting Academy to equip and release the next generation of pioneers to plant church in our region and beyond.
Whether you’re sensing a call to plant, leading a team in your local context, or simply want to learn some principles around church planting, this learning community is a wonderful resource.
