A NEW CONGREGATION WORSHIPING AT
404 N. PRESIDENT IN WHEATON
LAUNCHING SUMMER OF 2026
THE MISSION
HELPIng PEOPLE FOLLOW JESUS
THE VISION
Proclaiming Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Equipping disciples with the truth of God's Word.
Restoring hope in those who are hurting and struggling.
Sending out hope filling Jesus followers into the community, nation, and world.
THE DETAILS
SUNDAY MORNINGS: 9:30am and 11am
Vibe: Casual, family friendly, welcoming, and neighborhood focused.
Music: live leadership – youthful, modern, passionate with hymns and classics mixed in.
Preaching: John Vandervelde is the Living Hope Chapel Pastor and is the primary preacher. Other preachers for Glen Ellyn Bible Church will preach regularly as well.
Kids Ministry: We are a family focused church. During each worship service we have a fully staffed nursery for kids birth - 2 and we offer preschool programming for children ages 3-Kindergarten. Elementary kids and older worship with their families in the main church service. Each week a kid specific service guide and activity, that matches the sermon and scripture, is provided to kids. Services are family friendly. You can leave more about our Kids Ministry by CLICKING HERE.
Service Times: We have 2 service times: 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM. We encourage people to serve at one service and attend the other service.
OTHER PROGRAMMING
Youth Ministry: We offer programming for all students Middle School (Recess) and High School (Reckless) through Glen Ellyn Bible Church.
Adult Groups: We offer mid-week bible studies and other programs for adults. Click here to learn more.
PARKING
Parking is very limited at the chapel and is reserved for first time visitors, the elderly and those who are disabled. However, there is free parking on weekends at the College Ave Metra Station Lot 10, which is across the street southeast of the chapel at 361 N President St, Wheaton, IL 60187. Please plan on parking there!
OUR CHURCH NETWORK
Living Hope Chapel is part of a family of churches along with Glen Ellyn Bible Church and Bartlett Bible Church. We describe ourselves as one church with multiple congregations. This means we governed by one elder board, have one staff team, and one central budget but each congregation has their own unique, localized personality. Music and preaching our live and in-person at all locations.
What We Believe
1. We believe the Bible is inspired by God and authoritative (2 Timothy 3:16-17).
2. We believe God is One in three, Father, Son and Holy Spirit (Matthew 28:19-20)
3. We believe Adam and Eve disobeyed and all are sinful as a result (Romans 5:12; Ephesians 2:1-2).
4. We believe salvation comes through faith in Jesus' life, death and resurrection (Acts 4:12).
5. We believe those trusting in Jesus can be assured of their salvation (1 John 5:11-13).
6. We believe Jesus is building his Church (Matthew 16:8) and it includes all types of people (Revelation 7:9).
7. We believe the Holy Spirit indwells, empowers, guides and gifts those trusting in Jesus (John 14:26; Galatians 5:18).
8. We believe those following Jesus will walk in the light (2 Corinthians 6:17-18, 2 Corinthians 7:1, 1 John 1:6-7)
9. We beleive in Heaven and Hell (John 3:36; Luke 16:22-23).
10. We believe Jesus is returning soon (I Thessalonians 4:16-17).
Our church bylaws (constitution)
Our statement of faith