The Hope Church (Portuguese: Igreja Esperança) is a Protestant oriented reformed and continuationism. It was founded on September 19, 2008, by pastor Guilherme de Carvalho.
| Hope Church | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Protestant |
| Orientation | Continental Reformed church and continuationism |
| Governance | Presbyterian |
| Region | Brazil |
| Founder | Guilherme de Carvalho |
| Origin | September 19, 2008 Belo Horizonte |
| Official website | igrejaesperanca |
The denomination is known for the political comments of its founding pastor, Guilherme de Carvalho,[1] who was Director of Promotion and Education in Human Rights, at the Ministry of Women, Family and Human Rights, at the Presidency of Jair Bolsonaro,[2][3] but promoted criticism of government management in the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] During the COVID-19 pandemic, the pastor championed social distance and closed a church during Christmas 2020.[5]
The church also stands out for its theological uniqueness. It subscribes to the Belgic Confession, traditional confession of the Dutch Continental Reformed church, as well as the Apostles' Creed.[6] Silently defends the doctrine continuationism as far as the charismatic gifts, mainly when at the criterion in contemporary prophecies.[7]
References
edit- ^ "Fundamental in 2018, will support from evangelicals still be representative in 2022?". Gazeta do Povo. April 12, 2021. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ Pacheco, Ronilson (February 5, 2020). "The Calvinist right and its connection to Bolsonaro". The Intercept Brazil. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ Pacheco, Ronilson (February 6, 2020). "Who are the Calvinist evangelicals silently advancing in the Bolsonaro government". Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ oak, William of (June 27, 2020). "The war of the gods (Brazilians): State, Church and Science in times of pandemic". Gazeta do Povo. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ Scallop, Maria Clara (December 20, 2020). ""cancelled" Christmas is nothing new. Understand the consequences of a Christmas of distancing". Gazeta do Povo. Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "Symbols of Faith of the Esperança Church". Retrieved April 24, 2021.
- ^ "Doctrine of the Hope Church". Retrieved April 24, 2021.