Quick Facts
Founded
1972
Denomination
Non-denominational
Service Times
Sunday 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
Pastor Credentials
Not published in detail
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Evangelical christology likely; not detailed on accessible pages.
Caution
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Not stated on accessible pages.
Caution
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not detailed on accessible pages.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Evangelical salvation narrative; details sparse.
Caution
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Church of God (Anderson) historically egalitarian; current stance undetermined on site.
Church of God (Anderson) lineage ordains women; local practice verify.
WARNING!
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Single lead pastor (John Rosensteel since 2018); elder plurality not detailed.
WARNING!
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
'Radical hospitality, welcoming everyone' language suggests therapeutic/seeker-sensitive.
WARNING!
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Extending radical hospitality' core value.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
'Welcoming everyone with love' language ambiguous re: LGBTQ.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Historically Church of God lineage (Galloway); 2021 merger with Mt. Scott Church of God confirms ongoing affinity. Non-denom label overstates independence.
WARNING!
Assessment
Not yet assessed. Default yellow pending on-site visit and detailed review.
#non-denom#portland-metro#needs-review#defunct
Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
Founded by Dale Galloway (small-group movement pioneer, Schuller disciple). Mt. Scott Church of God merger confirms COG ties. | URL research: matched 11731 SE Stevens Rd (Happy Valley/Portland area) OR 97086; newhopepdx.org
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
newhopepdx.org
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[2] Live source
newhopepdx.org/about/our-story
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[3] Live source
orwacog.org/locations/new-hope-community-church/
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
11731 SE Stevens Rd, Portland, OR 97266
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