LEAD PASTORS JOE & JODIE HABERMEHL
Joe and Jodie have been the Pastors of Hope Central since 2000 which at the time was a church of around 20 people. Joe is primarily known for his preaching ministry and leadership. Jodie is primarily known for ability to organise anything and everything. Joe’s understanding of the Grace of God and his love of listening to comedy albums when he was young, mixed with his love of the Bible, gives him a unique set of skills to teach with.
They both love people, they particularly love seeing people grow and develop into what God has planned for each individual. They believe that the church is a place not only to worship God but to belong and build relationships. Through their leadership, Joe and Jodie have created a church culture where people are welcomed, accepted and supported in a safe and caring environment. They truly believe,
‘Church should feel more like being with family than being at an event and everyone should be treated with dignity and respect.’
Joe and Jodie have been married for 30 years, have 2 adult daughters, 2 sons in laws and two grandchildren, who they are very proud of. Joe and Jodie lead 3 churches and a service online, which they are also very proud of. Joe also travels to support missions work in several nations and serves as the Chairman for C.R.C. churches in South Australia, Northern Territory and Western Australia.
HOPE CENTRAL VALUES
What we believe about JESUS
1.Jesus Transforms
His number one GOAL is to make us like him. Everything HE does and teaches is working towards making us like HIM
2.Jesus is the Word
We base everything we believe on the teaching of the BIBLE, with this one clause: JESUS is the lens through which every statement is interpreted
3.Jesus is building His Kingdom
We believe the LOCAL CHURCH should be a place where every believer can experience GOD'S LOVE and THE POWER OF HIS PRESENCE.
We also believe 6 defining things about us…
We also believe 6 defining things about us, we are a people who Do Good, live in a Tribe, fight for Justice, treating everyone with dignity and living with integrity.
1. A people who Do Good, God has given us gifts and talents, passions and desires and made us to bear good fruit. God is rebuilding our desire for purpose.
2. Who live in a Tribe, we cannot be ourselves without others, trusting and relying on others in good times and bad. God is rebuilding our trust in family.
3. And fight for Justice. There is imbalance in the world and the weakest miss out. God’s children work to restore that balance. God is rebuilding our courage for the weak.
4. Treating everyone with Dignity. We will never treat a person lower than God would. God is rebuilding our respect for human value.
5. And living with Integrity. Living by the pattern of character laid out in the Bible, will ensure the fruit we bear will remain. God is rebuilding our confidence in character.
6. Salvation. Living lives confident to share about Jesus and being confident that Jesus is the solution. God is rebuilding our connection to Him.