About NHMC

New Hope Messianic Community was founded in February 2025 through the desire and vision of Rabbi Adrian Bernal. He was going to retire from being in the ministry since 1993–having an overall 31 years of experience in many areas of active ministry from youth to young adults, to pastoring churches as well as taking on messianic congregations, including a messianic synagogue. He has also pioneered three different congregations outside of founding NHMC–but sees NHMC as the culmination of Adonai’s favor on his life and everything he’s worked for in ministry up to this point.

After seeing many congregations, churches, and synagogues come and go and experiencing the same, Adonai began showing Rabbi Adrian images of sheep wandering and others beaten and bruised and left out in the wilderness to be consumed by nature and the wolves. The need for shepherds has increased, not decreased. Therefore, after meeting with many who understood and captured the vision, including having been approached by many looking for a new work, he was extremely encouraged to move forward. Furthermore, others were willing to come alongside of rabbi Adrian, like rabbi David Iglesias who desired to lead us in worship, as a worshipper himself; therefore, the dream became a reality. Quickly, others came forward willing to support the work of NHMC and to participate in weekly meetings. They recognized the calling of God in Rabbi Adrian and in the leaders as we all went into prayer for this work.

After several planning sessions, fasting and prayer, and brainstorming, we located a place of worship willing to host our gathering. From then on, New Hope Messianic Community was birthed. The first Shabbat was February 22, 2025 with 40 worshipers. A new beginning for sure. We continually look forward to what Adonai has in store for NHMC.

What makes New Hope Messianic Community different from others? We are not a synagogue, we are not a church, we are not a programs-driven congregation. We are about true connection (kesher), fellowship (with open confession), and true community (Jew and non-Jew) within a Hebraic context–a biblical context. The Scripture describes the One New Man in Ephesians 1:9; 2:14-15, and Romans chapters 9-11. These passages are the framework to our Vision and Mission along with the three directives of NHMC: to Redeem, Reconcile, and Release. Hence, we continue to practice liturgy from a Jewish and Christian perspective, as we embrace the mo’edim (feasts and festivals of Adonai), furthering our focus on leading all peoples to the Father’s love. Therefore, join us and experience a New Hope for your life where we endeavor to create a safe place for the Jewish people and the nations to form community and reconciliation back to the Father through the Gospel of the Kingdom of Messiah Yeshua.