What we Believe
We believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God. Therefore, we look to it as the foundation of our beliefs and lifestyle choices.
About the Bible
The Bible is the infallible Word of God and the authority for salvation and Christian living (2 Timothy 3:15-17).
About God
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 (Deuteronomy 6:4; Ephesians 4:4-6; Colossians 2:9; 1 Timothy 3:16).
About Sin and Salvation
Everyone has sinned and needs salvation. Salvation comes by grace through faith based on the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ (Romans 3:23-25; 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9).
About the Gospel
The saving gospel is the good news that Jesus died for our sins, was buried, and rose again. We obey the gospel (2 Thessalonians 1:8; 1 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) (1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Acts 2:4, 37-39; Romans 6:3-4).
About Christian Living
As Christians we are to love God and others. We should live a holy life inwardly and outwardly as Jesus empowers us to through His spirit. We strive to worship God joyfully in all that we do. The supernatural gifts of the Spirit, including healing, are for the church today (Mark 12:28-31; 2 Corinthians 7:1; Hebrews 12:14; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10).
About the Future
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 (1 Thessalonians 4:16-17; Revelation 20:11 1
Our History
Our present location at 16060 Crosstown Blvd. NW, Andover, MN. was purchased from the Constance Evangelical Free Church in 1995. Prior to that the church was located on Lincoln street in Anoka (pictured above). The Refuge of Hope is part of the United Pentecostal Church International, which has a worldwide constituency of more than 4 million in over 32,000 congregations in 177 countries.
Reaching Out
We’re genuinely excited about what God is doing at the Refuge of Hope, as well as throughout Minnesota, the United States, and around the world. We also support missions programs in the United States and abroad, including humanitarian needs. We currently support many missionary families from around the world with monthly offerings and prayer.