New Hope Baptist Church

About New Hope Baptist Church

Located in Benton, Illinois, New Hope Baptist Church belongs to the Baptist tradition. The church is located at 311 East Wastena Street, in the heart of Benton. For the most current service schedule, please reach out to the church office.

The Baptist family of churches has played an enduring role in American faith. Baptist churches are Protestant Christian congregations that practice believer's baptism by immersion and emphasize the autonomy of the local church. The Baptist tradition is one of the largest Protestant families in the United States. The tradition traces its modern form to the early 17th century. Today the tradition counts approximately 50 million in the U.S.

The congregation is one of many churches active in the heart of the Midwest, where Sunday worship remains a defining rhythm of community life. Benton sits within Illinois, whose state capital is Springfield. The church reflects the broader presence of the Baptist community across Illinois.