HOPE MISSION CENTRE IS COMMITTED TO ENRICHING LIVES WITH PURPOSE AND HOPE. WE ARE DEVOTED TO SHARING THE LOVE OF GOD TO ALL PEOPLE WITHOUT PARTIALITY, EQUIPPING AND EMPOWERING PEOPLE FOR LIFE AND MINISTRY
– MISSION STATEMENT
What we value
Christ-centred
Community-focussed
Creative approach
| H | elp and support those with physical and spiritual needs |
| O | utreach to spread Christ’s message of salvation |
| P | artner with other organisations |
| E | quip and empower people for life and ministry |
What we do
Every Sunday @ 10 am
Come and join us every Sunday at our powerful and inspiring worship services. We are committed to building a community of devoted disciples, who faithfully study and apply the Word of God and move in the power of the Holy Spirit to bring about godly transformation of the world through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Sunday Nights
Every Sunday @ 6 pm
We encourage you to come along, invite your family and friends to our dynamic evening service – “Sunday Nights!” Hear how God can change, inspire and encourage your life.
Prayer Meeting
Every Wednesday @ 7:30 pm
Come and join us every Wednesday night for a time of corporate worship and prayer as we delve deeper into the Word of God and into His presence. Be uplifted and refreshed, and find support and strength in praying with others as you continue on your walk with God.
Every fortnight, Bible study groups meet together to delve deeper into the Word of God and fellowship with other believers. It is a great place to build your relationship with God and to develop positive friendships with others.
The current Homecell locations are:
Sydney, Australia
- Rosehill
- Oatlands
- Lalor Park
- The Ponds
- Parramatta
- Penrith
- Rydalmere
We also have Homecells in Singapore and Malaysia.
It is dedicated to:
Salvation: Spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world.
Environment: Providing an environment of worship, fun and fellowship.
Equipping: Training and equipping youth to fulfil their destiny.
Discipleship: Discipling Christians to be like Jesus in all they do.
The History of Hope
WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL IS EMPOWERED TO CHANGE, A FAMILY REJOICES IN HOPE. WHEN FAMILIES CHANGE, A CITY IS TRANSFORMED.
In 1997, Rev Samuel Gunawan and Rev Dr Aileen Gunawan were called by God to start a ministry in Parramatta – located at the very centre of Sydney. Driven by a deep passion to see lives transformed by the power of hope, they set their hands to the plough and began laying the foundations of the organisation.
Two years later, on the 8th of August 1999, Hope Mission Centre was officially inaugurated. It all began in their suburban home where young people would arrive at their doorstep for music and youth leadership training. The church began with a congregation of 11 people, gathered each Sunday in a small band hall in Parramatta.
Over time, the organisation has grown to become a multi-faceted, vibrant organisation with over 100 volunteers united in a mission to serve the community. In 2010, Hope Mission Centre expanded beyond Australia and now provides extension services in Singapore and Malaysia.
More recently in 2013, Hope Mission Centre purchased a new building on the most prominent street in Parramatta – Church Street.
To take God’s vision forward, Hope Mission Centre continues to move onward and upward to bring the hope of Christ into the local community and to all corners of the world.
Meet the Pastors
Rev Samuel Gunawan has planted 25 churches in Indonesia since 1966, and has ministered to people throughout South-East Asia and Europe. He carries a strong anointing in training, equipping and releasing the power of God upon people, and has committed himself to raising leaders. He is also anointed in the apostolic and prophetic office as well as in the healing ministry and has seen the blind receive sight, the lame begin to walk, and sick receiving miraculous health. Rev Gunawan continues to lead regular overseas missions trips with the aim to empower and equip churches and leaders abroad.
Before commencing full-time ministry, Rev Samuel Gunawan worked as a Production Manager and Marketing Manager for reputable companies in Indonesia; and has owned several successful business ventures.
Prior to full-time ministry, Rev Dr Gunawan managed large, reputable companies in Singapore and Indonesia. In Australia, she owned and operated several successful businesses with her husband Rev Samuel Gunawan.
In 2009, Dr Gunawan was awarded a PhD through the Faculty of Engineering at the University of New South Wales. He has received various awards and scholarships through the university. Currently, Dr David Gunawan is a Senior Staff Researcher at Dolby Laboratories. He leads a research team in developing state-of-the-art communication technologies that are deployed globally. Also, he publishes in prominent engineering journals, presents at international conferences, and has filed over 10 patents.
Ps Jonathan Gunawan is passionate about design and creativity, and has a wealth of industry experience. In 2005, he completed a Masters of Design Science (Digital Media) at The University of Sydney. He is a lecturer in Digital Media and has taught Animation Design for the postgraduate course at the University of Technology Sydney, and 3D Design and Animation at Billy Blue Design College – Australia’s premier college for design. Ps Jonathan Gunawan’s industry experience spans numerous professional production houses. He was the Digital Media Producer for MTV Networks Australia; Multimedia Director for Laservision Mega Media, and the Senior Broadcast Designer/Graphic Supervisor at the Nine Networks Australia. His extensive experience in video production, motion graphics, photography and design has led to the growth of his own production company ‘jonogee’ (jonogee.com).