Why are we called HOPE365plus
Why HOPE
We believe that true hope is rooted in three essential relationships.
First and foremost is our relationship with God, who is the source of all hope (Rom 15:13). Through faith in Jesus Christ, we are reconciled to God and given access to His grace, truth, and eternal promises.
Second, we are guided and empowered by the Holy Spirit, who dwells within believers (John 14:26; Rom 8:11). The Holy Spirit brings wisdom, power, peace, and joy, enabling us to live according to God’s will and to bear spiritual fruit (Gal 5:22–23).
Third, God often uses fellow believers as mentors, spiritual leaders, and friends in Christ, to encourage and disciple us (Prov 27:17; Heb 10:24–25).
These relationships help us grow in faith, depend more fully on God, and walk faithfully in His purpose for our lives in love and service (Eph 4:11–13).
Why 365
Designed as a one-year, Christian mentoring and discipleship journey.
During this time, participants focus on growing spiritually, relationally, professionally, and personally, with the goal of building a strong foundation for a life of purpose and faithfulness to God (Col. 1:10; 1 Tim. 4:15).
Christian mentors walk alongside their mentees as a coaches, spiritual encouragers, and fellow servants in Christ (Phil. 2:1-4; 1 Thess. 2:8). Their role is to help you grow in your identity as a man or woman of God equipped to live with integrity, freedom, and fruitfulness in every area of life (John 8:36; Gal. 5:1, 22–25), and to fulfill your calling as a faithful witness for Christ in your community and beyond (Matt. 28:19–20; Eph. 2:10).
Why plus
Mentees have the opportunity to continue on with their mentor beyond the first year.
Our mentors are committed to long-term, Christ-centered relationships (2 Tim. 2:2; Phil. 1:3–5). If both parties feel led to continue the journey beyond the initial year, they are encouraged to do so.
Mentees may also be invited to take part in our mentor training process, equipping them to disciple and encourage others as they were once encouraged (2 Cor. 1:3–4; Matt. 28:19–20). As they grow in their freedom in Christ (Gal. 5:1), they will have the chance to invest in the lives of those who come after them on the same path of faith.
HOPE365plus also offers additional resources and support during the program period, to help mentees continue growing in every area of life under the lordship of Christ (Eph. 4:12–13).
FIRST-Things-FIRST
Nothing ignites hope in life like staying true to your purpose and faith in the Lord. Your mentoring coach will guide you to remain grounded in the Word and help you apply biblical principles to every challenge life presents.
Proverbs 13:20 says, "Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm." (ESV)
Your mentoring coach will walk with you in the wisdom of the Lord, steering you away from the influence of fools. They will also teach you how to cultivate positive relationships and set meaningful boundaries, empowering you to lead a life filled with purpose and grace.
Benefits of Having a HOPE365plus Mentoring Coach
Meet New People in Your Community
Mentors can open doors to a supportive network, offering guidance, meaningful connections, and exciting new opportunities to help you thrive.
Being part of a community inspires growth, learning, and empowers you to make a lasting, positive impact on the world around you
Service Opportunities
One of the greatest ways to glorify God is by loving your neighbor as yourself. Serving others not only honors God but also fills your time with purpose and connects you with like-minded people. Through acts of service, you can share your time and story, making a meaningful impact.
Additional Resources
Life Training Videos
There are many areas of life that require careful and intentional attention to detail. It is easy to assume you know how to protect yourself from wrong decisions, but without some wise counsel and occasional training, mistakes can be made.
We have produced a series of video trainings that will help you know how to protect yourself from the dangers of making mistakes.
Cost: FREE
Counseling Services
Christian Pastoral Counseling services for past unresolved trauma, PTSD, mental health coaching for OCD, ADD, religious OCD, narcissism, depression, and impulse control disorders.
We also offer Christian marriage counseling, parenting training, and re-acclimation coaching,
Agency: Partners in Hope & Healing, Inc.
Rates: Special discounted sliding-scale rates
Instructional Publications
Just like with our video trainings, we have printed step-by-step instructions to kelp you with things like car maintenance, starting a checking account, choosing a rental home, and other valuable life-skill instructions. We also have check list items that you can use to be sure you have completed every associated task or have attended to every need.
Cost: FREE
Life-Coaching
Personalized coaching in personal, spiritual, career, and leadership development to help individuals achieve their goals and enhance their well-being is available. Through virtual sessions, clients can identify their values, set goals, create actionable plans to overcome challenges, gain clarity, build confidence, & motivation, and build stronger relationships.
Agency: Path to Purpose Life Coach, LLC
Rates: FREE consultation
Services Agencies List
We do not always know just who to contact when we need support, have a legal question, need help with a utility bill, or want to know about insurance.
HOPE365plus can help provide you and your mentoring coach information regarding agencies that can help you in your times of need with information you can use.
Cost: FREE
Educational Guidance
HOPE365plus offers, free of charge, adult guidance counseling services to help you with every aspect of educational preparation and and follow through. We have helped students with conditions that they thought would keep them from getting an education or vocational training get to graduation and beyond.
Agency: Partners in Hope & Healing, Inc.
Rates: Free with mentor assistance.
Who is eligible to enroll?
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Those who have aged out of foster care placement.
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Those who have aged out of youth residential care.
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Those who have graduated from a residential addiction recovery program.
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Those who have been referred by a pregnancy resource program.
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Those who have a referral letter form a church or ministry partner.
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Those who have been referred by a qualified C-MHC associate.
You will receive next-steps information as soon as our staff process this request.
Some Additional Included Benefits of HOPE365Plus Membership
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Christian Mental Health counseling
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Career Counseling
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Christian Marriage Coaching
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Christian Life Coaching
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Personal Development Classes
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Life Skills Training Materials
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Academic Mentoring
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Parenting Coaching
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Shared Parenting Coaching
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Mental Health Counseling
You will be matched with a local Christian mentor who is trained to coach you through your spiritual and life needs, along with planning your next steps. He or she will disciple you to become the woman or man, wife or husband, and mother or father God always intended you to become. Your mentor is backed up by the stability and resources of an associated local church where you will have the opportunity to flourish among friends and the resources of HOPE365Plus, which are specifically suited to your needs. Remember, our program is about helping you become a confident, independent man or woman who is ready to embrace your new reality. In the case you need specialized training, coaching, or counseling, your mentor will refer you to the service you need, which will be free or greatly discounted.
HOPE-ACADEMY will be fully operational and free, with limited classes to all HOPE365plus participants by January 1, 2026