Hope & New Life began in 1994 when a professor at Purdue University, Richard Stroshine, developed a heart to offer hope to those struggling with homosexual attractions. He gathered a few friends with a common vision and began praying. As they prayed, the ministry of Hope& New Life formed. Initially, the ministry offered resources and encouragement to those in the West Lafayette, Indiana, area. But there was an increasing desire to offer more.
In 1998, Hope & New Life hired its first executive director after obtaining non-profit status. The vision expanded to offer support groups and discipleship to those struggling to overcome same-sex attractions. Referrals continued to pour in from those struggling as well, as from family and friends of loved ones living as homosexuals. The vision of the ministry expanded to include a broader focus of sexual brokenness, and outreach efforts stretched across the entire state of Indiana.
In 2007, Hope & New Life underwent a leadership change and prayerfully decided to focus its efforts on the singular effort of becoming an education and equipping arm that seeks to aid the Church in effectively ministering to sexual strugglers. Here are a few of the over 110 opportunities Hope & New Life has had to teach and equip the Church and general public:
Pastors’ Symposium -- Indianapolis, IN. An annual event sponsored by Hope & New life with speakers such as John Fischer, Brad Grammer, Greg Wallace, Sy Rogers, and Mike Haley of Focus on the Family.
Conference on Trauma and Sexuality -- Indianapolis, IN. An annual conference sponsored by Hope & New life with such speakers as Joe Dallas, Janelle Hallman, and Sy Rogers.
Higher Education Institutions such as Purdue University, Ball State University, Indiana University, Huntington College, and the University of Chicago.
Churches of various denominations in Alabama, Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, and Pennsylvania, including American Baptist churches, Presbyterian Church of America, the Presbyterian Church-USA, Independent Christian Church, Mennonite, Nazarene, and the Evangelical Free Church.
Mass Media opportunities through Moody Radio; Moody Magazine; Channel 8 in Indianapolis; Channel 36 in Chicago; WBCL in Fort Wayne, Indiana; and WBRI in Indianapolis, Indiana.
The goal of Hope & New Life Ministries is to use our life experiences, expertise, and vision for ministry to equip you with necessary and practical information to disciple the sexually broken in your church family.
