Just Choose Hope is a sister ministry to Hope Herald. It’s the mission of Just Choose Hope to provide powerful tools to assist churches, cities, and nations to lead their communities to Jesus Christ.

The prayer-filled goal is to inspire the “100% Church” where every believer becomes fully engaged in daily receiving the indestructible hope of Jesus Christ, and then actively sharing it where they live, learn, work, and play. Churches no longer have only 10% of their congregation making the ministry ship move. Instead, everyone comes to church with a row in hand, and an unshakeable passion to grow in their ability and courage to share their faith. 

One of the newest teaching series produced by Just Choose Hope is called 40 Days of Victory, and it was just launched on global ministry platform YouVersion. Co-founder of Just Choose Hope, Pastor Jesse Bradley of Grace Community Church in Auburn, Washington, will be featured on the YouVersion Daily Refresh on June 12, which is typically enjoyed by millions of subscribers.

On Monday, June 8, 40 Days of Victory will be featured in a newly launched campaign of Explore God (formerly known as Global Media Outreach), where the series is expected to reach millions throughout the world.

40 Days of Victory was produced to support the Victory Beyond the Cup campaign in partnership with ministries such as CRU, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Convoy of Hope, Family Life, the Jesus Film Project, Alpha, Athletes in Action, and many others.

The 40 Days of Victory series is designed for churches to experience and grow as a body together. In addition to the video series, there are associated booklets available in both print and digital format. Sermon notes and small group questions are provided as well. 

Pastors can request a sample print booklet of the series (and get any questions answered) by reaching out to Just Choose Hope co-founder Michael K. Reynolds, who heads up Hope Herald. Click here to send your request.

Brad Dacus, the founder of the Pacific Justice Institute, is on a personal mission. That is to embolden Believers to share their faith.

Brad spoke earlier this month at the Christian Business Connections luncheon. He discussed how his organization, the Pacific Justice Institute, provides free legal services to defend faith and family. He’s built a network of Christian attorneys throughout the nation.

He shared his personal story of starting the organization and the various cases they have taken on, including defending religious freedom and parental rights.

Brad was generous enough to create one of the most valuable resources available on Hope Herald. That is four videos on the Believer Rights page. These include:

• Empowering Christians In The Workplace 
• Empowering Christians In The Schools
• Empowering Street Preachers
• Empowering Christian Business Owners

These training sessions are not to be missed! 

Several dozen pastors in our community gathered together Wednesday, May 6, to hear two mayoral candidates speak about how their faith would guide their leadership should they get elected to office.

The event was hosted by Pastor César Minera and his team at Palabra de Vida. They served up a tasty feast for lunch for all who were attending.

Pastor César framed the importance of the event at the beginning.

“Many people would say that church and politics shouldn’t mix,” he said. “However, the Bible is filled with stories of politics.”

He went on to explain how important he believes it is for all of us to support those candidates who share our Christian values.

Tim Ross, who is running for Reno Mayor, talked about his Catholic faith and the significance of it in his life. He also spoke about his past service as a Sergeant with the Washoe County Sherriff department and shared how he is the candidate most supported by law enforcement.

Sparks mayoral candidate Wendi Rawson shared her experience of growing up as a pastor’s daughter. Her father is Pastor Dan Sigma of University Family Fellowship.

Wendi delivered the line of the day when she was asked how she would be able to keep true to her Biblical principles, while facing cultural controversies as a mayor.

“I don’t fear any man as much as I do my Lord,” she said in explaining how she wouldn’t sacrifice her beliefs for political benefits.

The pastors in attendance agreed on the importance of encouraging their congregations to be fully informed on the values of the candidates up for election, and to make sure they vote.

Dozens of pastors, ministry leaders, and prayer warriors gathered together at the Washoe County Complex on May 7 to participate locally in the National Day of Prayer.

The event was led up this year by Pastor Dan Sipma of University Family Fellowship and he did the invocation before Diana Rodriguez opened up with the National Anthem.

As the event continued, several stepped up to lead the prayer time, with topics of focus including government, the United States, Israel, the media, the next generation, the unborn, children, schools, teachers, the military, marriage, families, the oppressed, church leaders and missionaries, and revival throughout the city.

Under the bright sunshine, it was a powerful time of prayer for our community. As the gathering was coming to a close, the commitment was to make next year’s event one which would be attended by hundreds, if not thousands.

Calvary Chapel Reno-Sparks hosted a night of bold, thought-provoking conversation and live Q&A with AJ Hurley and Pastor Phil McKay on Wednesday, April 29.

AJ is a fiery torchbearer of the pro-life movement and he held nothing back in calling the Body of Christ to action in defending the rights of the unborn.

Pastor Phil and AJ dove into how God’s Word speaks directly to the defining issues of our generation, cutting through confusion with clarity, truth, and conviction.

Following the discussion, attendees were encouraged to ask questions in exploring what it means to stand firm in faith in a rapidly changing world. It was a dynamic evening of insight, challenge, and encouragement for all who attended.