We're a family in progress.
A church for people who know they need something more.
Our Story
How New Hope started.
New Hope Church was born out of a simple conviction: that church should be the most welcoming place on earth. What began as a small gathering of friends in Cape Town — people who were hungry for something real but didn't quite fit the mould — has grown into a thriving community of families, dreamers, and seekers across the city.
We started small. There were no microphones, no stage, no programmes — just people sharing a meal, reading the Bible together, and figuring things out as we went. Word spread not through slick advertising, but through the kind of genuine community that people couldn't help but talk about. Neighbours invited neighbours. Friends brought friends. The family grew.
Today, New Hope has multiple locations across Cape Town and beyond, each with its own campus pastor and personality. While every campus has a distinctive flavour, they all share the same heartbeat: an unwavering commitment to Jesus, His word, and His people. We believe that the local church is the hope of the world.
The Next, our Century City location, launched as the newest expression of that vision — reaching a growing community in the heart of the city's business district. It's a church for people who might not darken the door of a traditional church, but who are curious about what following Jesus actually looks like in the real world.
We're still a family in progress. Still learning, still growing, still becoming the people God is calling us to be. And there's always room for one more.
Three things hold us together.
The Gospel
Jesus is good news. Not good advice, not a rulebook — good news. The Gospel is the message that God has made a way for us to be restored to Himself through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. It's the centre of everything we do, and it changes everything.
The Bible
God's word still speaks. We believe the Bible is authoritative, relevant, and transformative. Not a dusty relic, but a living text that challenges, comforts, and guides us week after week. We take it seriously — and we let it speak for itself.
The Spirit
God is present. Not distant, not disinterested — here. Through the Holy Spirit, God lives in and among His people. We rely on His wisdom, power, and comfort as we navigate life together, and we believe He's still at work in our world today.
Beyond that, we give each other a lot of grace.
Our Team
Our Leadership
Apostle Jose van Rensburg
Founder & Lead Pastor
Jose founded New Hope Church with a heart to reach people who felt church had nothing to offer them. He carries a deep pastoral burden and a passion for raising up leaders. His favourite thing is watching ordinary people step into their calling.
Pastor Robin van Rensburg
Robin brings a heart for authentic community and practical teaching. He preaches regularly across our campuses and is passionate about helping people encounter Jesus in a real way.
Pastor Ronald Slamet
Ronald has a gift for making the Bible come alive and for creating spaces where people feel safe to ask hard questions. He and his family are an integral part of the New Hope community.
Find Us
Our Locations
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