How it all started...
Billy Smith is the founding pastor of Cumberland Hope Community Church. Since it began in 2004, Cumberland Hope has focused on making fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ. Under Joey St. John's direction, The Stand launched in March 2013 as a group of believers that wanted to get together for a worship experience that not only ministered to believers, but focused on reaching out to the non-churched community and building relationships through small groups.
Expanding the vision...
Cumberland Hope and The Stand agreed to partner together in August 2015, and together they seek to create a life-giving church by helping others know God, find freedom, discover their purpose and make a difference in Campbell County. Cumberland Hope changed their name to reflect the partnership with the The Stand to Hope & Stand in 2015.
Where we are headed...
God is at work at Hope & Stand. If you haven't visited, we invite you to see for yourself how exciting church can be when the focus is simple and people are free to go after God with passion!
