Our Story

At Hope City Church, our story is one of faith, transformation, and mission. Located in Tulare, California, we are a Christ-centered community committed to revealing the Glory of God, proclaiming the Gospel, making disciples, and being the salt and light of the earth, bringing the hope of Jesus to our city and beyond.

We exist to help people from all walks of life encounter Jesus, grow in faith, and live out their God-given purpose. Through Gospel-centered worship, faithful teaching of God’s Word, and intentional outreach, we desire to equip believers to love God fully, love people sacrificially, and fulfill the Great Commission.

We believe in the power of the Gospel to transform lives, families, and communities. Whether you are exploring faith, returning to church, or looking for a place to grow, we invite you to join us. Here at Hope City, you will find a family walking together in faith, living on mission, and pointing everything back to Jesus Christ—our Savior, the Head of this church, and our greatest hope.

Together, let’s proclaim Christ, make disciples, and bring Gospel transformation to Tulare and beyond—all for the glory of God!

We are a community fixed on revealing the glory of God, proclaiming the Gospel, equipping and discipling believers and living as Salt and Light in our communities

Our Vision

GOD, PEOPLE, & DISCIPLES

Our Mission

Love God.

Cultivating a personal relationship with God is the highest priority for every member of our church. We are dedicated to helping everyone grow in the knowledge of God by reading and studying the Scriptures in their proper context, leading to obedient living. Our foundation is built on engaging with sound biblical theology that shapes, stabilizes, and nurtures individual lives.


Matthew 22:37
You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength

Building healthy and genuine relationships among our members is essential through fruitful accountability and shared community as we live life together. We desire to strengthen one another through the Scriptures, help each person fulfill God’s calling and use their gifts for the glory of God, and encourage obedience to God’s purpose and mission.

Matthew 22:39
You shall love your neighbor as yourself

Love People.

Make Disciples.

We believe that the church exists to willingly and intentionally live out God’s purpose by being on a mission in our neighborhoods, communities, and throughout the world. We understand that each of us is sent out with different gifts, talents, and abilities to be instruments of God's mission. Together, we serve and work to fulfill the Great Commission, and we invite you to be part of this journey.


Matthew 28:19-20

Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with
you always to the end of the age.

Our Leadership

Meet the Team

  • Anthony Rios

    Lead Pastor / Church Elder

    arios@hcctulare.org

    “God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you can’t take credit for this; it is a gift from God. Salvation is not a reward for the good things we have done, so none of us can boast about it.” (Ephesians 2:8–9, NLT)

  • Luis Contreras

    Church Elder

    lcontreras@hcctulare.org

    “This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone; a new life has begun!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NLT)

  • Frank Ruiz

    Church Elder

    fruiz@hcctulare.org

    “So now I am giving you a new commandment: Love eachother. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other. Your love for one another will prove to the world that you are my disciples.” (John 13:34-35, NLT)

  • Jackeline Ruiz

    Church Coordinator

    jruiz@hcctulare.org

    “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.” (Proverbs 3:5–6, NLT)

  • Rick Ruiz

    Production Coordinator

    “There is therefore now no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus, who do not walk according to the flesh, but according to the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus has made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do in that it was weak through the flesh, God did by sending His own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, on account of sin: He condemned sin in the flesh, that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.” (Romans 8:1–4, NKJV)

  • Jeremiah Nicholas

    Worship Lead

    jnicholas@hcctulare.org

    “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.” (Matthew 6:33, NLT)

  • Veronica Rios

    Church Coordinator

    vrios@hcctulare.org

    “Remain in me, and I will remain in you. For a branch cannot produce fruit if it is severed from the vine, and you cannot be fruitful unless you remain in me.” (John 15:4, NLT)

  • Niki Contreras

    Children’s Ministry Lead / Church Coordinator

    ncontreras@hcctulare.org

    “Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done.” (Philippians 4:6, NLT)