{"id":4,"date":"2026-10-29T19:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T19:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/sandbox\/welcome\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T14:46:41","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T20:46:41","slug":"welcome","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iphc.org\/sandbox\/","title":{"rendered":"Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"gb-element-hp000008 iphc-parallax\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp000007\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000001\">Find your place of hope in the IPHC<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000002\">Place of Hope.<br>People of Promise.<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000003\">A Christ-centered global family in 124 nations, united to share the Gospel and make disciples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp000006\">\n<a class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000004\" href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/nearme\/\">Find your church<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000005\" href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/about-us\/\">Who we are<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-hp00000m\" aria-label=\"The IPHC by the numbers\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00000l\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00000b\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000009\">2.1M<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000a\">Members worldwide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00000e\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000c\">17,537<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000d\">Congregations worldwide<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00000h\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000f\">1,690<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000g\">U.S. churches<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00000k\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000i\">176<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000j\">New churches opened in 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-hp00001m\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00001l\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00001k\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00001j\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001f\">What we believe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001g\">Our seven core values<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001h\">We prayerfully commit to affirm and express the following.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001i\" href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/about-us\/\">More about the IPHC \u2192<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"gb-element-hp00000q\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp00000n\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Open-Bible-Line-Art-Illustration.png\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000o\">Scripture<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000p\">The Bible is God\u2019s Word of life to the world. Through it we discern the voice and actions of God in history, learn who we worship, and learn how to live as citizens of His kingdom on earth.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"gb-element-hp00000u\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp00000r\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Peaceful-Dove-with-Olive-Branch.png\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000s\">Pentecost<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000t\">The Holy Spirit has called us to live and walk in the Spirit. We believe all the gifts of the Spirit are active today, empowering the body of Christ to fulfill the mission of God.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"gb-element-hp00000y\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp00000v\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Beveled-Christian-Cross-Illustration.png\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000w\">Holiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00000x\">Holiness is beautiful. God chose us and set us apart for His glory, and He calls us to be holy to reveal His grace, mercy, and love to a broken world.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"gb-element-hp000012\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp00000z\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Sermon-on-the-Hillside.png\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000010\">Christ\u2019s Kingdom<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000011\">Christ rules over all creation. By serving our communities, embracing diversity, and reaching the lost, we embody His kingdom on earth.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"gb-element-hp000016\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp000013\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/2026\/10\/3-gen-.png\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000014\">All Generations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000015\">Every generation is essential in the body of Christ. We honor those who have gone before us and empower those who are following.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"gb-element-hp00001a\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp000017\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/2026\/10\/justice-.png\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000018\">Justice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000019\">We intercede for those who have no voice and stand with the poor, the weak, and the oppressed. We will not be silent in the face of injustice.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n\n\n\n<article class=\"gb-element-hp00001e\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp00001b\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/2026\/10\/giving-.png\" alt=\"\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001c\">Generosity<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001d\">All our resources are gifts from a loving God. We live gratefully based on His provision: obedient as tithers, joyful in giving, and generous in heart.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-hp00001t\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00001s\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp00001n\" src=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/wp-content\/themes\/iphc-v4\/images\/logo-place.png\" alt=\"PLACE\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001o\">Already a member and following your calling?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001p\">PLACE connects ministries, leaders, and missionaries across the IPHC, so you can find where you\u2019re needed next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00001r\">\n<a class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001q\" href=\"https:\/\/phplace.org\">Join PLACE<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-hp00002r\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00002q\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00002o\">\n<div>\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00002i\">Stay connected<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00002j\">Events &amp; recent news<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00002n\">\n<a class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00002l\" href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/calendars\/\">Calendar<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00002m\" href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/news\/\">All news<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00002p\">\n<a class=\"gb-element-hp00001z\" href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/2026\/09\/03\/jon-oliver-austin-leggett\/\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00001v\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp00001u\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Jon-and-Austin-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00001y\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001w\">News<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00001x\">IPHC Announces New Leadership Appointments in Clergy Development and Communications<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-hp000025\" href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/missions\/bryan-nix-director-of-people-to-people-ministries-assumes-position-as-global-outreach-director\/\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp000021\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp000020\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2023\/11\/WMM-News-smaller.png\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp000024\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000022\">World Missions<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000023\">Bryan Nix, Director of People to People Ministries, Assumes Position as Global Outreach Director<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-hp00002b\" href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/discipleship\/2026\/08\/19\/iphc-womens-ministries-general-convention-reflection\/\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp000027\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"270\" height=\"270\" class=\"gb-media-hp000026\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/LuluSalazar.jpeg\" alt=\"LuluSalazar\" title=\"LuluSalazar\" srcset=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/LuluSalazar.jpeg 270w, https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2026\/11\/LuluSalazar-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 270px) 100vw, 270px\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00002a\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000028\">Discipleship<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp000029\">Salazar Newsletter: October 2026<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-element-hp00002h\" href=\"https:\/\/iphc.org\/gso\/2026\/05\/08\/reaching-an-at-risk-generation-for-christ\/\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00002d\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"gb-media-hp00002c\" src=\"https:\/\/media.iphcassets.com\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2026\/05\/Picture1-2.jpg\" alt=\"\"\/>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00002g\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00002e\">GSO<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00002f\">Reaching an At-Risk Generation for Christ<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-element-hp000030\">\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00002s\" role=\"img\" aria-label=\"Worship team singing on stage at General Conference\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-element-hp00002z\">\n<p class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00002t\">Get in touch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-text gb-text-hp00002u\">Have a question? 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