For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have HOPE.
[ Romans 15:4 ]
LOCAL MISSIONS
Hope For Life Biblical Counseling & Equipping is a non-profit ministry committed to providing free biblical counseling, classes, and equipping resources to the body of Christ, the local community, and worldwide at HopeForLifeOnline.com
In ministry for more than twenty-five years, and a full-time counselor for over two decades, Mark Baker also develops and teaches courses on a wide range of subjects, including forgiveness, conflict, marriage and relationships, discernment, anxiety, and biblical equipping. Emily, Mark’s wife, handles the administrative and artistic side of the ministry.
As local missionaries, Mark and Emily are incredibly blessed to be a part of Hope For Life, a ministry committed to faithfully providing God’s true help and hope to those in need. And because they truly believe “everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have hope,” they are both passionate about sharing that Word every chance they get–whether through counseling, teaching, writing, or art.
INTERNATIONAL MINISTRY
However, Hope For Life is far more than just a local counseling organization. We are an international ministry that actively seeks to bless God and others in numerous ways. Not only do people receive biblical counseling on six continents, an untold number of people read our articles and books, and watch or listen to the various podcasts we have done with others.
OUR VALUES
These are the top values and pursuits of Hope For Life:
- God | We seek to love and glorify God in all we do—according to His Word of life. (Mk 12:30-31; 1 Cor 10:31; Col 3:17, 23)
- The Great Commission | We seek to make biblical disciples of Jesus, both locally and throughout the world. (Matt 28:19-20; Jn 8:31ff; Acts 1:8)
- The Gospel | We seek to spread the good news of Jesus—which tells us how to be saved from the eternal consequences of our sins, how to be fully forgiven and reconciled with God, and how to live with Him in heaven forever. (Matt 24:14; Mk 13:10; 16:15; Jn 3:16, 36; Acts 1:8; Rom 1:16-17; 6:23; 10:14-15; 2 Cor 5:18-21) [The Good News]
- Equipping | We seek to “thoroughly equip” believers in God’s Word of truth, so that they are strengthened and prepared for the many challenges in this life—and so that they can strengthen, encourage, and bless others as well. (2 Tim 3:15-4:5; Eph 4:11ff; Heb 13:20-11) [Re-Minded: How To Renew Your Mind, Quiet Your Soul, and Transform Your Life]
- Biblical Counseling | We seek to provide genuine biblical counseling to anyone who seeks to rely on God’s all-sufficient Word to grow in their relationship with God, and to overcome the many difficulties in this life. (Ps 1:1-3; 18:30; 19:7-11; 2 Tim 3:16-17; 2 Pet 1:3-4)
- Discernment | We seek to help others grown in discernment, upon which much of our life depends. Active and accurate discernment is required to avoid the deception and harm that comes from false teachings and counterfeit Christs. Discernment is also required to accurately know the true God and His love—and is required to truly love God and people, and to avoid misleading and harming others. (Phil 1:9-11; Acts 17:11; Heb 5:14; 1 Thess 5:21-22; 1 Jn 4:1ff) [Love + Discernment: Why We Need Both]
- Hope | We seek to give an abundance of hope to everyone—all through the God of hope, and His Word of hope, which provides unlimited solutions and opportunities for growth, for overcoming, and for many blessings. (Rom 15:4, 13; 2 Pet 1:3-4; Ps 1:1-3; 18:30; 19:7-11; 119)
- God’s Word | We seek to spread His Word of truth everywhere, which gives life, strength, hope, and salvation to all who believe. (Acts 2:41; 6:7; 12:24; 19:20; 1 Thess 2:13; 2 Tim 3:15-4:5)
JOIN US IN OFFERING HOPE
Because we do not charge for our counseling, we largely function as missionaries. More specifically, that means we cannot do this alone. Therefore, not only do we depend on God, we rely on donations, and on support from individuals and churches who believe in our values and goals listed above.
If these things resonate in your heart, we ask that you would please pray for us and this vital ministry, and prayerfully consider joining us in our mission by partnering with Hope For Life.