Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He bought with His own blood. (Acts 20:28) I frequently talk with people in other cities, states, and countries who are struggling to find a good church. While this, unfortunately, seems to be the norm these days, it brings up a vital question: What, exactly, makes a church good? The same question also applies to ministries, pastors, and other church Continue Reading
Lockdowns + Open Doors
Lockdowns + Open Doors While this year of 2020 has been crazy and beyond challenging, there have also been many wonderful things that have happened. As a biblical counseling and equipping ministry, these difficult days have provided even more opportunities for us to shine the light of God’s Word through Hope for Life. Even before the lockdowns started, Mark had begun doing some counseling online, and he is now currently meeting almost exclusively with people in a virtual setting. As a Continue Reading
Thankful For You
Thank You! Thank you for sharing with us in the ministry of bringing hope to so many through the truth of God's unchanging Word. Without the faithful prayers and gifts of the body of Christ, Hope For Life could not do what we do. Many counseling services (Christian or otherwise) charge upwards of $150 per session, and often more. It goes without saying that very few people can afford these fees. However, in contrast to the typical costs for counseling, Hope For Life has never charged a fee Continue Reading
2013 + A Year of Firsts
Without a doubt, this year has been one of many firsts + big changes for the ministry of Hope For Life and the Baker family! Starting off, in January, our ministry office was relocated to the Willow Dental building, after more than a decade at the Youth For Christ office in downtown Fresno. February and March were spent teaching marriage classes and preparing for upcoming events. In April, we facilitated Hope For Life’s first Marriage Conference at Riverpark Bible Church, and then our Continue Reading