We are passionate about the gospel of Jesus Christ

The Mission of New Hope Bible Church is to reach Orleans County with the good news of Jesus Christ and to establish programs, teaching, and outreach that meets the needs of the community! We’ve been at it for over 20 years and God has shown himself faithful. We’re excited to see what he has in store for the next 20 years!

The Mission that Drives Us:

“Reach Orleans County with the good news of Jesus Christ.”

New Hope’s Ministry Team

Our purpose is to glorify God by seeing the unsaved, saved; the saved, spiritually maturing; the maturing, serving; those who are serving, reproducing – all within the context of a church family.  These are the men and women who are helping us achieve that purpose!

Geroge Lawson, Pastor

George Lawson is a pastor of New Hope Bible Church and preaches regularly in Irasburg.

Dan Prue, Pastor

Dan Prue is a pastor of New Hope Bible Church and preaches regularly in Brownington.

Jeremy Labbe, Elder

Jeremy Labbe is an elder of New Hope Bible Church.

Andre Brosseau, Deacon

Andre Brosseau is a deacon serving at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

Ernie Chaves, Deacon

Ernie Chaves is a deacon serving at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

KJ Foster, Deacon

KJ Foster is a deacon serving at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

Jeremy Giard, Deacon

Jeremy Giard is a deacon serving at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

Emmett Hughlett, Deacon

Emmett Hughlett is a deacon serving at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

Alvin Larabee, Deacon

Alvin Larabee is a deacon serving at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

Micah Lawson, Deacon

Micah Lawson is a deacon serving at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

Brian Montminy, Deacon

Brian Montminy is a deacon serving at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

Tuan Tran, Deacon

Tuan Tran is a deacon serving at New Hope Bible Church in Irasburg.

Tim Larabee, Deacon

Tim Larabee is a deacon serving at Brownington Center Church.

Julie Monroe, Office Administrator

Julie Monroe is the office administrator for New Hope Bible Ministries.

David Warner, Treasurer

David Warner is the treasurer for New Hope Bible Ministries.

Jesse Monroe, Director

Jesse Monroe is the director of River of Life Camp.

Julie McKay, Director

Julie McKay is the director of Hearts of Change and The Shepherd’s Care.

Aaron Warner, Headmaster

Aaron Warner is the head of school for New Hope Christian School.

What We Believe

Our Beliefs

How We’re Serving

Our Ministries

Our History

2001 George Lawson Becomes Pastor of Brownington Center Church

After studying at Word of Life Bible Institute, George Lawson was called to be the pastor of a small community church in Brownington Center. Ministry to youth became an emphasis that persists to this day. Over the next ten years, God blessed Brownington Center Church with remarkable growth.

2009 Hearts of Change Becomes a Ministry of Brownington Center Church

Perceiving the need for a biblical counseling ministry suited for local women, Hearts of Change became a ministry of Brownington Center Church. The residential home for women is based in Barton, Vermont and provides guidance and answers from the Word of God that can lead to changed hearts and changed lives.

2011 Brownington Center Joins with River of Life

After years of extensive cooperation between the church and the camp, Brownington Center and River of Life agreed to a merger that led to the formation of New Hope Bible Church and Ministries. A building project began soon thereafter in order to better serve both the church and the camp.

2012 New Hope Bible Church Constructed in Irasburg

In order to better serve the growing ministries of New Hope Bible Church and River of Life Camp, a building was constructed on the River of life property (adopting plans drawn up years before). The new multipurpose building was completed with help from Men on Mission (a ministry out of Georgia) who dedicated a week of their time to its construction.

2021 New Hope Opens a Christian School

After years of waiting, New Hope finally launched its own school in order to serve the needs of Orleans County and reach new families with the good news of Jesus Christ. The building in Irasburg was constructed with a school in mind, and years later, that possibility became a reality.