About Us
Who We Are
New Hope Community Church — also known historically as First Reformed Church — has been a part of the New Hyde Park community for approximately 130 years. We are a group of genuine, authentic people striving to know Jesus better and wrestling with the issues of life.
We are a diverse group in many ways — we come from a variety of backgrounds and ages. Some of us have had a relationship with God for many years, some of us are new to the faith, and some of us are still uncertain of what we believe.
Our Mission
"It is our belief that our lives are to be centered around Christ — knowing Him, being changed by Him, sharing Him with others — loving as He loves. Everything we do is centered around Him."
Core Value
Come As You Are
We aim for our church to be a place where all people, regardless of their issues, backgrounds, or problems, can come and experience the love of Christ, Biblical hospitality, Biblical teaching, and be transformed through the Gospel and the Scriptures.
Our Pastor
Pastor N. Das Rendla
Pastor Rendla was born into a Hindu family and accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior during his college studies through campus ministry in 1998. He worked as a Software Engineer in India for 8 years before leaving his career to enter full-time ministry and serve God's people.
What We Believe
Our faith is grounded in 21 foundational beliefs organized into seven core categories:
Hope in Christ's Return
We await the Lord's second coming, viewing Christ as our only hope.
Scriptural Authority
The Holy Spirit speaks through the inspired Hebrew and Greek scriptures, which we hold as foundational truth.
Ecclesiology
Christ builds a unified body. We celebrate baptism as a seal of God's covenant and the Lord's Table as central to worship.
Eschatology
We anticipate Christ will renew the world, removing unrighteousness and perfecting human fellowship in divine love.
Social Engagement
Believers are called to oppose discrimination, support just governance, and pursue peace among nations.
Community & Fellowship
We are called to love one another as Christ loves us, growing together in faith and in life.