Reviving Community Through Making Disciples
Who We Are
Living Hope Community Church is a Christ-centered, multi-cultural community in Durham, committed to following Jesus and participating in God’s renewing work in our world and neighborhoods.
We are a growing church family shaped by Scripture, prayer, and the Holy Spirit, seeking to live out the gospel in everyday life.
We gather to worship, pray, learn from Scripture, and walk together as disciples of Jesus not just on Sundays, but throughout the week in our homes, workplaces, and neighborhoods.
What We Believe
We believe:
- Jesus Christ is Lord and Savior
- The Bible is God’s Word and guides our faith and life
- The Holy Spirit is active and present among God’s people
- The Church is called to love God, love others, and serve the world
While we come from different backgrounds, we are united by the gospel and a shared desire to grow in faith, obedience, and love. These convictions shape how we worship, care for one another, and welcome those new to faith.
Our Vision
What God is calling us toward as a church:
- Foster belonging and transformation
- Make disciples who love God and others
- Witness faithfully in a changing world
Our vision is to revive community through making disciples. We believe God calls the Church to be a place of belonging, transformation, and faithful witness in the midst of a changing world.
At Living Hope, discipleship is not a program but a way of life, learning to love God, love others, and walk faithfully with Jesus together.
How We Live This Out
We live out our calling through these practices:
- Love – Welcoming others with Christ-like compassion and hospitality (John 13:34-35 ESV)
- Grow – Maturing in faith through Scripture, prayer, and community (2 Peter 3:18 ESV)
- Teach – Forming disciples through biblical teaching and shared learning (Matthew 28: 20 ESV)
- Serve – Joining God’s work in our neighborhoods and across cultures (Galatians 5:13 ESV)
We are a church made up of people from many cultures and generations, learning together what it means to follow Jesus faithfully in today’s world.
Meet the Leadership Team
Living Hope Community Church is led by a team committed to serving Christ and His Church.
Pastor Mark serves as the lead pastor of Living Hope Community Church. He has a heart for discipleship, cross-cultural ministry, and helping people follow Jesus faithfully in their everyday lives.
Pastor Mark Jallim
Passionate about discipleship, cross-cultural ministry, Timothy Leadership Training, Church Planting Coach, and walking alongside people as they follow Jesus in everyday life.
Deacon: Debra Jallim
Supports the pastoral ministry, leads hospitality efforts, and helps foster connection through Coffee Chats and community care.
Youth Counselling Pastor: Nikita Abraham
Committed to monitoring young people, nurturing faith, and creating a safe space for youth to grow in Christ.
Deacon: Pamela Jallim
Faithfully serves the church through care, hospitality, and a heart for community.
Deacon: Sydel D Souza
Leads the Connect Team and oversees administration, helping ensure ministry runs smoothly and people are well supported.
Worship & Youth Pastor: Abigail Jallim
Loves leading God’s people in worship and helping the church encounter Christ through music, prayer, and Scripture. Also, committed to mentoring young people.
Drummer & Audio/Visual Technician: Ethan Jallim
Supports the worship team through drums and manages sound and media, helping ensure services run smoothly.
Drummer & Audio/Visual Technician: Ezra Jallim
Serves the church through music and technology, helping maintain services through sound and media support.
Join Us
We would love to meet you in person.
Sunday Worship
Time: 1:30 PM
Location: 209 Cochrane St. Whitby, ON