A church split over missions 200 years ago gave birth to a missions-minded church that is still actively on mission today.
New Hope Church, Elsberry, Missouri, a rural church of about 100 people, gives generously to Southern Baptist missions offerings; supports faith-based organizations that help pregnant women, addicted men and children in need; is involved in Disaster Relief efforts; sends short-term missions teams throughout North America; supports international missionaries; is planning to plant a church, and more, The Pathway reported.