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New Hope Church (Manvel, Texas) is an American multi-campus non-denominational Christian Church founded in Pearland, Texas in 1989. The founder and executive pastor of New Hope Church is Tim Liston.

Alvin Campus
New Hope Church acquired the Alvin State Bank building in 2012. After considering various options, including a previously identified building, the church purchased the old Alvin State Bank building. Renovations include transforming the backside into an entrance and creating a two-story patio at the front. The sanctuary holds approximately 350 attendees. The church campus is known for its outdoor baptistry.

Background
New Hope Church began in a Pearland ISD auditorium in 1989, eventually moving to a strip mall as attendance grew. By January 1998, the congregation had reached 500 members. The need for multiple services led to the acquisition of 128 acres on State Highway 288 in 2006, where a worship center was built, originally accommodating 5,000 worshippers each Sunday, but now reaching approximately 15,000 weekly.

Modern worship
Pastor Tim Liston founded New Hope Church in 1989 and oversaw the construction of a worship center in 2006.

Recognition of growth
New Hope Church has been recognized as a leader in a trend of fast-growing independent Christian Churches. In 2013, New Hope Church achieved notable recognition as the #84 Fastest Growing Church in America, according to Outreach Magazine.

The church has also been recognized for contributions towards church plants in the Restoration Movement.