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WE BELIEVE THAT:
The Bible is the inspired and authoritative Word of God.
There is one true God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
Jesus Christ is fully God and fully man, the Savior of the world.
All people are created in the image of God and possess inherent, eternal value.
Humanity is broken by sin and in desperate need of a Savior.
Salvation is found in Jesus Christ alone by grace, through faith.
The local church is the movement of God’s people, called to reach the world.
Every person is loved by God unconditionally; His love can’t be earned or lost.
OUR VISION
Until Jesus runs this town.
Church isn’t just a building, a service, or an event — it’s a family.
We are the Church. Our mission at Hope House is to build a community marked by love, service, and hope where every person belongs and every story matters. We’re a vibrant, diverse family - different ages, cultures, and backgrounds coming together to reflect the beauty of heaven on earth. United in purpose, we’re committed to sharing the hope of Jesus with our families, our friends, our neighborhoods, and the world.
“Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.”
Meet our Pastor
With a background that bridges business, ministry, and leadership, Pastor Tavner Smith has built a reputation as both a visionary leader and a prophetic voice to this generation. Before founding Hope House Church, he led the largest youth group in America and went on to pastor one of the fastest-growing churches in the nation, which became the fastest-growing church within the ARC network.
In October 2024, he planted Hope House in the back of a warehouse building in North Georgia. Against all odds, within just one month of its launch the church drew more than 24,000 people to its community Halloween event, an early sign of the movement God was birthing. Hope House grew from 17 members to more than 300 in its first year and continues to grow each week. The church is already preparing for its next building as they have outgrown their current space.
A builder by career as well as calling, Pastor Tavner owned a construction business and has personally remodeled every church building and campus he has overseen, working with his own hands to create spaces where people encounter God. He was ordained by Redemption Church and has since become a voice heard across the nation, preaching in churches and conferences throughout America and beyond. His messages have reached millions, carrying the hope of the Kingdom into lives around the world. He is also writing his first book, set to be published by John Maxwell Publishing in 2026.
At his core, Pastor Tavner is passionate about people realizing their God-given potential and walking fully in their purpose. His first ministry, however, is his family. He is the proud father of three incredible daughters Averi, Emeri, and Presli whom he adores and raises with love and intentionality.
Today, Pastor Tavner continues to inspire countless lives through his leadership, his preaching, and his unwavering commitment to advancing the Kingdom of God.