About Hope Nations

A nonjudgmental, non-denominational church of Chattanooga, founded in 2026 by Apostle Dr. Barney R. May.

How it started

Hope Nations Christian Church of Chattanooga was founded in 2026 by Dr. Barney R. May in Chattanooga, Tennessee. It began as a small cell group of 6 people.

In Apostle May’s words, it is a community, and a nonjudgmental one.

The church meets at 1600 1/2 McFarland Ave in Rossville, Georgia, just across the state line from Chattanooga.

The Hope Nations congregation seated in rows of peach and maroon chairs, with a drum kit at the front — The church family together.

Our church today

The church family, and the room where we meet now.

Members of the congregation clapping in their seats, with the wooden pulpit in front — Clapping along together.

Church members sharing a meal at tables covered in gold cloths — Sharing a meal at the tables.

The sanctuary with no one in it: rows of maroon and peach chairs facing the pulpit, a keyboard and a drum kit — The sanctuary.

Our mission statement

“Raising A Nation That Will Obey Him”

At Hope Nation, we are a nonjudgmental, non-denominational body of believers built on the foundation of Love, Compassion and the Truth of God.

Our mission is simple yet powerful.

To lead souls to Christ and to empower future generations to rise in their divine purpose.

We welcome every heart, no matter your past, background or your walk of life. Here grace is extended freely, healing is nurtured gently and the truth of Christ is shared boldly.

We believe in building a Nation where faith isn’t boxed in by religion but liberated through a relationship with God. Through outreach, mentorship, spiritual education and community care, Hope Nation is raising generations of faith-filled leaders, equipped, fearless and unapologetically anchored in hope.

“This isn’t just a church, it’s a movement of Love, Light and Legacy”

Our ministry culture

Faith
Love
Obedience
Diversity
Service
Excellence
Accountability
Unity
Outreach
Leadership

Come and belong to this cultural heritage

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The Hope Nations ministry culture flyer: the church crest above the words Hope Nations Christian Church, the ten values Faith, Love, Obedience, Diversity, Service, Excellence, Accountability, Unity, Outreach, and Leadership, and Come and belong to this cultural heritage, over a group of people of many ages and backgrounds embracing

Where we are going

Plans for our future facilities. The four drawings are plans, not photographs of a building we have today. The last picture is the building where we meet now.

Drawing of a planned church building with a Hope Nations Christian Church of Chattanooga sign over the entrance — Plan: the building and its sign

Drawing of a planned lobby with a welcome desk and the church crest on the wall behind it — Plan: the welcome desk

Drawing of a planned auditorium with rows of seats facing a stage and two screens — Plan: the auditorium

Drawings of planned offices with desks and walls of screens — Plan: offices

The Hope Nations building at 1600 1/2 McFarland Ave, Rossville, Georgia — Our building on McFarland Ave

Where we meet today

The church meets now at 1600 1/2 McFarland Ave in Rossville, Georgia, just across the state line from Chattanooga.

Plan your visit

Apostle May

Apostle Dr. Barney R. May began in ministry in 1975 in Anderson, Indiana. He served in the United States Navy, and has been honored with a Doctorate of Divinity Degree.

Leadership

Four people serve on the leadership team with Apostle May: an administrator, associate ministers and trustees.

Ministry application

Become a member of Hope Nations, whether you live near the church or far away.