Hope In Messiah

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Who We Are
Hope In Messiah is a Messianic Jewish congregation, a congregation of both Jews and Gentiles, who believe Yeshua is the Jewish Messiah predicted in the Hebrew Scriptures (also called the Jewish Bible, Tanakh, or Old Testament). The Hebrew Scriptures, written hundreds of years before Yeshua (Jesus) was born, provides many specific details concerning the Messiah. (Some of these prophecies, including Isaiah 53 and Daniel 9:24-26, are included in the Messianic Prophecies section of our website.)
Our Congregational Leader
Jonathan Sacks comes from a traditional Jewish family that includes 19 generations of rabbis. He was raised in a kosher home, and had 12 years of religious education as a child.
He became convinced Yeshua (Jesus) is the Messiah in 1972. (His story is included in the "Changed Lives" section of this website.) Before becoming our congregational leader, he practiced as a CPA, as an attorney, and as a financial services professional.

Both Jews and Gentiles of all ages attend Hope In Messiah. To Jewish people, Hope In Messiah is a congregation where they can worship the Messiah as Jews. To Gentiles, Hope In Messiah is a congregation where they can learn of the Jewish roots of their faith and identify with God's chosen people. To all, we trust that it is a place where we can grow in our relationship to God and his people.
Hope In Messiah has become a "regional congregation" in that our people live in such diverse places as Mt. Juliet, TN; Glasgow, KY; Morgantown, KY; and of course, Bowling Green, KY. Where possible, those who live in these communities meet weekly in their community for a time of Bible study, prayer, encouragement and outreach. These local groups, called "Shalom Groups" are described in more detail below.
We are regular people who are challenged with the same issues as everyone else. We have found support, encouragement, and many real answers through the Messiah and through our people caring for each other.

We meet weekly at various locations to support and encourage each other and to reach out to others. Because our people come from long distances, we meet in local geographical areas during the week, often in homes for a time of Bible study and prayer. These meetings also allow time to bond as friends and to help meet various practical needs we may have from time to time. The local groups are called "Shalom Groups" because "Shalom" describes the wholeness, completeness and peace we can have when we are in a healthy relationship with God and with each other. The groups may host various events, including Passover Seders and Chanukah parties in connecting with our various communities. These "Shalom Groups" are the lifeblood of Hope In Messiah.