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Feature Article #1

The Planning Meeting

Dave Gilpin’s latest tongue ‘n cheek video. Dave meets his team as he prepares for an upcoming men’s event. Will his team manage to make Dave more a “man’s man”? Check it out and see!

Media Team | July 2nd, 2009 | Continued

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Feature Article #2

Live Painting – Social Commentary

Dave Gilpin paints and talks about his changing heart, politicians, Katie Price and the world in which we live.

Media Team | June 8th, 2009 | Continued

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Feature Article #3

Far Away From God… yeah right!

Is it possible to be far away from God? When someone is running away from God – how far can they get – a mile? a marathon? a million miles? Dave Gilpin, Senior Pastor of Hope City Church looks at the problem and solves it – thanks to some help from the Bible! It’s a Hope City video treat! Enjoy.

Dave Gilpin | June 5th, 2009 | Continued

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Feature Article #4

I’m Falling HD Music Video from Hope City

I’m Falling is one of the songs from the amazing debut worship album from Hope City Church! Designed to help you in your devotional life by providing an inspiring yet chilled blend of both music and song.

Dave Gilpin | May 16th, 2009 | Continued

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Feature Article #5

The Peg

Around the turn of the last century, an evangelist called Gypsy Smith created a storm in both Britain and America, seeing thousands of people swept into the hands of God. Upon seeing the crowds filling the aisles for salvation, he would place his hand into the pocket of his jacket and grasp the peg.

Dave Gilpin | April 24th, 2009 | Continued

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About this Site

In 1991, Dave and Jenny Gilpin came from Australia to pioneer Hope City Church in Sheffield, England. Dave was born in England and went to Australia when he was 5 years old. (His parents followed after thinking he may need some looking after.)
After attending short term Bible colleges, Dave and Jen became Youth Pastors in [...]

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