The Hope Center Unveils Its Model Campus Home for 40+ Christian Ministries; Launches #HopeCentered Campaign

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 9, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Many people are familiar with Liberty Institute, I am Second, Josh McDowell Ministry, and East-West Ministries, but may not realize that these and dozens of other local, national and international Christian ministries are located under one roof at The Hope Center, just north of Dallas in Plano, Texas. The first-of-its-kind worship center and campus home to more than 40 tenant ministry partners was formally dedicated today at a special five-year anniversary event, unveiling beautiful new renovations. The Hope Center also launched an impactful #HopeCentered campaign, encouraging supporters to share hope through social media for a chance to win a $5,000 donation for their favorite participating ministry or community partner.

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"We are excited to officially unveil and dedicate our Center, which is much more than a building of bricks and mortar, but rather an international model enabling shared stewardship, synergy and service. Our mission is to strengthen the impact of ministries as we collectively share Christ's message of hope with millions in our local community and around the world," said Stan Keith, president & CEO of The Hope Center. "We are encouraging supporters to help us 'share hope' with our #HopeCentered social media campaign."

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The Hope Center's nine-acre campus features a 185,000 square foot lodge-style center surrounded by lush landscaping, walking paths and a beautiful prayer garden. In addition to office space for its tenant ministry partners, The Hope Center also offers a variety of professional meeting spaces available for churches, ministries and groups. New renovations include Cafe 6:19, featuring a premium espresso bar and a full line of hot and cold lunch menus in addition to The Hope Center Book Store, a resource library offering titles from top evangelical authors and hard-to-find books on a variety of topics.

"Over the past five years we have created a simple solid model that can be replicated into many Hope Centers in multiple cities," said June Hunt, founder and chair of The Hope Center. Known for her radio broadcasts and Hope for the Heart resources, which are translated in over 30 languages, in 60 countries bridging six continents, she understands the marvel of multiplication. "Guided by One Spirit, One Mission, One Hope," she states, "the over 40 Christian ministries in The Hope Center daily witness lives being transformed—worldwide. I feel no greater joy!"

The Hope Center's social media campaign encourages supporters to Be #HopeCentered by posting on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram with the #HopeCentered hashtag.

For each post with the #HopeCentered campaign hashtag, participants will be entered for a chance to win a $5,000 donation to their favorite ministry partner or other eligible community charities like the North Texas Food Bank and the American Red Cross DFW. Presented by Thrivent Financial, along with supporting sponsors Tri-Hawk Media and 94.9 KLTY, the #HopeCentered campaign runs from Oct. 9 - 18, 2014. For official promotion rules and more information about the campaign, please visit http://www.thehopecenter.org/#hopecentered/ and follow The Hope Center on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.

About The Hope Center –The Hope Center is owned and operated by The Hope Center Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit private operating foundation. For more information on The Hope Center, please visit TheHopeCenter.org

Media Contacts
Lovell PR for The Hope Center
Hendrika Rhoad / 214-729-6164 / Email
Tresa Hardt / 214-395-1918 / Email

SOURCE The Hope Center