In March 2020, during the height of the global pandemic, God reignited a vision given to Rev. Rankin in the year 2000 to plant a new church in Northern Galveston County. He shared this vision for a new church with five men, and together, they united to pray and seek God concerning this new ministry opportunity. After eighteen months of vision casting and strategic planning, these men launched HOHC with 25 charter members on September 12, 2021, at Clear Springs High School in League City, Texas. Since the birth of HOHC, the church has experienced significant growth while worshipping in what we call our tabernacle experience and serving our community.
House of Hope Church's vision is to build a multigenerational church for life transformation that glorifies God while providing love and hope for our community. Our mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ through the practical preaching and teaching of God's word. At HOHC, we seek to serve rather than be served.
Gather - This involves gathering together in the community for Sunday morning worship and word experience, Fellowship, and ministry-equipping sessions.
Grow - This involves growing beyond the Sunday morning experience to be more like Jesus Christ as a disciple. Growth opportunities include Weekly Bible Study, Discipleship, RightNow Media, and Ministry equipping sessions.
Give - This involves giving of your time, talent, and treasure to support the Mission and Vision of HOHC.
Go—This involves equipping and encouraging every member of HOHC to engage in relational evangelism to expand the Kingdom of God.
Reverend Dr. Chad E. Rankin serves as Senior Pastor and visionary of the House of Hope Church, Texas. He accepted his calling to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ over 27 years ago. His passion and gift of preaching and teaching have allowed him to minister in different venues across the United States and abroad, including Almaty, Kazakhstan, and Barahona, Dominican Republic. Pastor Rankin has served in various ministry capacities, including an executive pastor, assistant pastor, young adult pastor, youth pastor, conference speaker, guest lecturer, and chapel speaker at the College of Biblical Studies-Houston and Dallas Theological Seminary.
Pastor Rankin earned a Bachelor of Science with honors in Leadership from the College of Biblical Studies-Houston in 2003. He earned a Master’s degree with honors in Christian Education from Dallas Theological Seminary in 2011. He also earned his Doctor of Ministry Degree in Preaching and Congregational Leadership from Northern Seminary (formerly Northern Baptist Theological Seminary) in 2015.
Pastor Rankin is the proud father of two young adults, Myles and Kyla Rankin. He is a member of the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated. Additionally, he enjoys reading, playing golf, and spending time with family and friends.