Paul Flannery - Hope Fellowship Church

After over ten years of ministry at Colorado Community Church, local Denver pastor, Paul Flannery, is branching out to start a new church in the south-central Denver Metro area (I-25 and Arapahoe).

For some time now, Paul and his wife, Patsy, had been praying for the Lord's leading as to how they might influence as many people as possible for the Kingdom of God. They came to the conclusion that it was time for Paul to serve in a role in which all of his gifts would be used rather than just some of them. He felt called to serve as a senior pastor.

They decided not to serve in just any old church, however. "We believe that He is calling us to plant a brand new interdenominational church right here in this ever-growing area around Denver," says Pastor Paul. Their goal is to be located in a way that meets the people as they move into the new developments in the areas south and east of C-470 and I-25.

On top of its total commitment to Christ and his Word, the new church has two main focus points: Intentional shepherding (fellowship) and ministry outreach. Paul is committed to reserving time every Sunday for a story about outreach, a ministry testimony from the congregation, or a brief mission presentation.

Hope Fellowship Church has not even started to hold Sunday services and yet it is already growing. They are spreading the word and inviting anyone that shows interest but Paul is stern in his position towards "stealing sheep" or soliciting congregants from other churches: "If you are already connected and involved with another church, that is fantastic. We aren't trying to divert people who have already connected with a fellowship. If the Lord puts this church plant on your hearts, we would appreciate your prayers and any help you can offer."

He goes on to say, "We suspect that some of you aren't strongly connected with any church and are not experiencing close fellowship with your brothers and sisters in the Lord. If you have an interest, please consider attending one of [the] early informational desserts. Come let me share a great vision for birthing a brand new work of Christ and the Holy Spirit."

Hope Fellowship Church will be holding Sunday morning Bible studies starting in February, 2006, at the Probst House.
They plan on moving to a full Sunday morning church service in March at the Walnut Hill Elementary School, One block south of Arapahoe Road on S. Uinta St. at E. Costilla, 2 blocks west of I-25 (8195 E. Costilla Blvd, Englewood, CO).

For more information call Sandy Davis at the HFC office number. You can also email.

See http://hfcdenver.org for more information.