The Greater Ontario House of Prayer (GOHOP) is a praying community, following the way of Jesus through shared spiritual rhythms. As part of a larger, global prayer expression within 24-7 Prayer, we exist to serve and equip the Church and do our part to create, nurture and sustain a local, Hamilton expression of prayer.
As a house of prayer ‘for all nations’ we are called to practice and champion rhythms of personal and corporate prayer in a way that celebrates the diversity of prayer in the Global church, past and present.
We are committed to a lifestyle and spiritual practices that will help us become formed into the likeness of Christ.
We are committed to serving the Church through prayer, teaching, spiritual direction, resource-sharing, prayer courses & internships, and regular, annual prayer events.
We are temporarily without a physical prayer room, but our gatherings continue!
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October 24th: GOHOP Family celebration
October 1st, 2024: Transition Announcement
The GOHOP board is pleased to announce that Ian Stuart will be stepping in as Transitional Director as we take steps to fill the role of Executive Director on a more permanent basis. Ian recently retired from a career in education and is excited to have the opportunity to support GOHOP in this time of transition. Ian will give leadership to the staff team, head up the search for a prayer room location, and help organize upcoming events.
He and his family have been closely connected to the GOHOP community for several years. Along with his wife, Margie, he completed the Studies in Urban Monstasticm Internship in 2018. Following this, Margie joined GOHOP staff for a few years. For the last couple of years, Ian and his daughter Sara have brought leadership to GOHOP Companions. As a family, they have actively supported the Prayer Truck, the 24-14 TrueCity Room and other GOHOP initiatives.
Ian will continue in the role until the end of January 2025 at which time we expect to have a new director in place. Please pray with us as we seek God’s will for the future of GOHOP. We are excited about the good things that God has prepared for us in this season and the next!
If you have any questions, please send an email to board@gohop.ca .
Sincerely,
The GOHOP Board
Diane Albert, Aisha Sharifa, Gloria Willoughby, and Dave Witt
May 1st, 2024: Transition Announcement
After seven years of faithful service in the position of Executive Director of the Greater Ontario House of Prayer (GOHOP), Andy Groen has discerned that it is time for him to begin to transition out of this role. This decision has led the board to begin the search for Andy’s successor.
We honour and acknowledge Andy’s gifts as a teacher, spiritual director, and leader which have strengthened and stabilized the organization. What has been less visible but deeply impactful has been all of the hidden, behind-the-scenes work he has done to strengthen the foundations of GOHOP, both spiritually and administratively. We believe that he was God’s choice for this past season. While many ministries floundered and failed during the pandemic, GOHOP, under Andy’s leadership, continued to compassionately create opportunities for people to encounter God through stepping up its role of stewarding creative prayer spaces and monastic rhythms for spiritual formation.
We also want to recognize and honour Andy’s wife, Gwen, and her contribution. Her ministry of hospitality and tireless support for the community has been integral to the well-being of GOHOP.
Andy will continue in his role over the coming months as the board takes next steps in the search for a new executive director. We ask for your continued prayers for Andy, the staff & companions, and the board as we engage this process.
Sincerely,
The GOHOP Board–
Diane Albert, Gloria Willoughby, Aisha Sharifa, and Dave Witt
Find out how you can participate in Gohop with These programs:
Explore becoming a GOHOP Companion. Companions participate in the GOHOP Community and live by a Rule of Life. There is no financial cost, and a few hours per month of commitment, this is designed for anyone from moms, to students, to those working full time. This is for those who are already familiar with GOHOP. If you are not, we recommend first taking an Internship or Prayer Course.
The best onramp into the GOHOP Community is to take our Internship. This 3 month immersive experience is designed to take you deeper in your faith, exploring Spiritual Disciplines, and the Work of the Holy Spirit. You will grow in Community, and have the opportunity to serve and learn in the Prayer Room. Internships run in the Fall and Spring.
“Now is the Time to Pray” GOHOP promo trailer
“The vision is Jesus. Dangerously. Obsessively. Undeniably Jesus...”
“Those who give themselves to prayer and worship and communion with the living God often find that their prayers have legs, legs that take them out of the prayer room and into their neighbourhoods, cities and nations.”