About H.O.P.E.
A Ministry.
A Mission. A Movement.
Founded in 2008, H.O.P.E. equips independent Baptist churches to walk alongside those bound by addiction — using the power of God’s Word, not psychology.
The Founder
Bro Rick Carter Jr. & his wife Angela
Rick Carter Jr., Ph.D.
The H.O.P.E. program was founded by Pastor Rick Carter Jr., Ph.D. in 2008. Pastor Carter holds his doctorate in Biblical Counseling, served as the former Pastor of Beth Haven Baptist Church of Oklahoma City and President of the Beth Haven Baptist Seminary, and currently serves as a Staff Evangelist sent out of Beth Haven Baptist Church.
It is his earnest desire to help people who have found themselves entangled in the snare of addiction to experience the freedom that comes through applying the Word of God to their lives.
Pastor Carter has committed himself to the task of making materials available to Independent Baptist Churches that will help them to minister the grace of our Lord to meet the needs of life.
“So long as we have the Bible, we have the answers needed to help those that struggle with addiction.”
– Rick Carter Jr., Ph.D.
Program History
How H.O.P.E. Began
2008
Pastor Rick Carter Jr. founded the H.O.P.E. program — Helping Others Put-off Entanglements — as a tool for pastors to equip churches to reach addicts and their families with the power of God’s Word.
2008 – Present
Hundreds of independent Baptist churches worldwide have adopted H.O.P.E. to help people find freedom through the truth of Scripture. The curriculum has grown to include four core workbooks, printable resources, and a training conference program.
Today
H.O.P.E. is offered at no cost to any independent Baptist church. Training conferences, printable curriculum, and support materials remain freely available to registered churches.
Host Ministry
A Ministry of Beth Haven Baptist Church
Beth Haven Baptist Church is the home church of the H.O.P.E. program. Beth Haven is glad to host, maintain, and produce H.O.P.E. materials, as well as providing training for churches wishing to implement H.O.P.E. at their church.
Beth Haven also funds the professional printing of materials that we make available to independent Baptist churches. Materials may be seen and ordered at the H.O.P.E. store.
Location
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Get In Touch
Still Have Questions
Please contact us — fill out the form on the Contact page
Or give us a call at (405) 323-8232.
It is our desire to see communities reached through local churches.