Archive for the ‘Uncategorized’ CategoryPastor Hopkins developed a purpose statement when he was appointed the new pastor of New Direction Community Church in Vancouver Wa (formally known as Victory Temple). Within that purpose statement God revealed His plan for Pastor Hopkins to minister worldwide. As the Vision unfolded and the ministry grew, mission and evangelism became the main driving force and focus of the ministry.
Superintendent Hopkins in 2001 established a relationship with a young seminary student who had been referred to him. They stayed in contact and Pastor Hopkins mentored the young man who had started a church in Kumasi, Ghana. In 2004 Pastor Hopkins, and Assistant Pastor Elder Doyle took their first missionary journey to visit Pastor Boenteng Pastor Boateng sought to align his ministry with New Direction Community Church Ministries and it’s parent organization Church of God in Christ.
At the same time Superintendent Hopkins took his first missionary journey to Ghana he requested to visit an orphanage in the area. Since that visit New Direction Community Church Ministries has provided a storage tank and water faucet for the well at the Offin Children’s Center Orphanage just outside of Kumasi. The children where also given sheets for their beds. They love to see Pastor Hopkins for the candy he brings.
Superintendent Hopkins returned each year, conducting crusades and pastors and leadership conferences in Kumasi and Accra. In 2008 Superintendent Hopkins extended his ministry in Ghana. He presented an additional pastor and leader conference in the coast region and traveled to Zombo Lawra in the far West of Ghana. While in the village Zombo Lawra he met another young pastor, Alfred Bunwere who had established a small congregation. Pastor Bunwere expressed his need to Superintendent Hopkins to be under a leadership covering and his desire to be developed as a pastor. Superintendent Hopkins once again responded by sharing his vision within the structure of COGIC.
Pastor Bunwere chose to come under the umbrella of Victory Temple Ministries and the International Church of God in Christ. The village chief in Zombo Lawra was very impressed with the work and the message that Superintendent Hopkins brought to his village. The Chief donated the land to build the church, thereby establishing the second daughter church of Victory Temple Ministries International in Zombo Lawra, Ghana. Each year Pastor and the Advisory Committee develop strategies and objectives for the year. The church in Vancouver Wa had a goal to purchase a van to provide transportation for the members who needed a ride to get to services and activities. The van is one more goal we have achieved this year. God is truly blessing us with the tools we need to fulfill our purpose of saving souls as we move into the first phase of evangelism.
Welcome to New Direction Community Church! We are not a new church, but have recently expanded our Church in Vancouver WA. God gave our Pastor, Pastor Archie Ray Hopkins Jr., this vision statement for our church over 10 years ago. Below is what God has been accomplishing, and will continue to accomplish through our church.
IT IS THE VISION of a place where people can be liberated and set free from every form of bondage or burden in their lives through faith in the word, the power of God, enabling believers to walk in victory and freedom from sin. IT IS THE VISION of a place where believers are trained and equipped for leadership to impact our homes, church, and communities with the light of Christ. IT IS THE VISION of equipping every believer for a specific ministry by helping them discover the gifts and talents God has given them. IT IS THE VISION of sharing the “Good News” of Jesus Christ with hundreds and thousands of people around the world, through television, radio and written literature. IT IS THE VISION of developing people to spiritual maturity through bible studies, small group fellowships, seminars and retreats. IT IS THE VISION of a place where our members will have volunteer and paid employment opportunities within the ministry. IT IS THE VISION of a place that assists and ministers to the needs of other Pastors and ministry leaders all over the world. IT IS THE VISION of affecting positive change in our community by feeding and clothing the hungry; providing support to the family through affordable and safe daycare services, establishing a school with educational programs, parenting support and training, drug and alcohol counseling and youth outreach. IT IS THE VISION of building a state of the art worship center, seating thousands of believers, including accommodations for prayer, classrooms for a variety of classes and study opportunities, and a recreation center for youth. All of this will be designed to minister to the total person, spiritually, emotionally, physically, and socially. I Stand With Confidence And Full Assurance That This Vision Statement Will Become Reality. Why? Because It Is Inspired By God! Pastor Archie R. Hopkins Jr. If you have any questions about our church in vancouver wa, please visit our website by using the links on this page. |
