Unverified
Non-Denominational / ARC

Hope City Church

Houston, TX
ARC — celebrity/attractional, verify doctrine
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Jeremy Foster
Founded Unknown
Denomination Non-Denominational (ARC)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
ARC evangelical Trinitarian framing; specifics not verified from network page.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not verified from available source.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not emphasized in ARC culture — verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
ARC evangelical soteriology general.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
ARC network permits female co-pastors; Hope City has Jeremy and Jennifer Foster as 'lead pastors couple' per public ARC branding — verify.
Non-Denominational (ARC) — verify local stance
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Founder-driven single-personality structure typical of ARC.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
ARC attractional/seeker-sensitive preaching style — red per rubric.
WARNING!
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Outreach-oriented but attractional mission model.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Hip/urban style; verify for DEI/CRT drift.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
ARC network — minimal accountability per rubric.
WARNING!
Assessment
Hope City in Houston. ARC-affiliated. Seeker-sensitive, young adult focus. Verify theology.
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Sources & Evidence

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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