City of Hope (COH) is a non-denominational church that serves as an Oasis of Hope located in the city of Indianapolis, Indiana. COH was founded in 2015, and has grown from fifteen members, holding services in a living room, to now over four hundred members committed to Christ. In our very first year of existence, God blessed us with the opportunity to transition from a living room to hosting services in Belzer Middle School located in the Lawrence Township Community. In just two in a half years, God yet again enlarged our territory and blessed us with our very own church facility located at 10607 E. 56th Street. This particular property sits on 12.9 acres of land which will allow us the opportunity to expand where we are and literally build a City of Hope that will impact the City of Indianapolis. The members of COH are committed to growing in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Pastor Duncan is devoted to enlightening, empowering and encouraging the people of God. The City of Hope passionately serves as the voice and the hand helping humanity to hope in their reality, heal from their history and discover their destiny. We proudly serve everyone with compassion, honor, excellence and respect.
Our Mission
We Live Out The Great Commandment & Carry Out The Great Commission. The City of Hope Community Church is a Christ centered ministry built on biblical principles. Our Mission is to love and lead the lost and the broken into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and to guide them into a place of spiritual maturity.
Our Vision
Our compelling vision is to serve as the voice and the hand that helps humanity Hope in their reality, heal from their history and discover their destiny. Our focus is to engage the world with the love of God, inspire them through the word of God and anchor them in the hope of God. Our assignment is to serve our city, our nation and our world, with compassion, honor, excellence and respect. City of Hope will be an Oasis of Hope for all.

Pastor Corey A. Duncan Sr.

Pastor Corey A. Duncan Sr. is a charismatic preacher, teacher, leader and visionary, who serves as founder and senior pastor of The City of Hope Community Church, a ministry helping humanity to hope in their reality, heal from their history and discover their destiny located in Indianapolis. A native of the great city of Indianapolis, Pastor Duncan was educated in the Indianapolis Public School System graduating in 1995 from Arlington High School. He has earned both an Associates and Bachelor’s Degree from Indiana Wesleyan University as well as his Masters of Divinity.  Pastor Duncan is currently pursuing his Doctorate Degree in Spiritual Formation. Pastor Duncan received his calling to the ministry at the age of 20 and since then has been dedicated and committed to leading both adults and children, in the most loving way into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. He is a highly sought after preacher, teacher, public speaker and is extremely passionate about uplifting others and proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ. Beyond the pulpit, Duncan has worked extensively throughout various school systems in the city. He has served as a Success Coordinator in Wayne Township and also as a Mentor, Motivational Speaker, and Volunteer Worker in Lawrence Township, Warren Township and in the Indianapolis Public School System as well. Pastor Duncan is the creator and Co-Host of Stand Out 365, a radio broadcast strategically designed to help youth cultivate their boldness for Christ. He has also created and developed such initiatives as The Monday Morning Motivational Moment, Word Up Wednesdays and The HUDDLE Mentoring Program. He has served as the Assistant Chaplain for the Indiana Pacers and also the current chaplain for the Warren Central Warriors. In 2013, Pastor Duncan was recognized for his outstanding community involvement and his passionate pursuits of empowering the city of Indianapolis and was awarded the Ford Freedom Unsung Hero Award. More than anything, Pastor Duncan is most passionate about his family. Celebrating more than 16 years of marriage, Corey Duncan and Tamika Duncan are the proud parents to Nialah, Corey Jr., and Zion Kimberly. He credits his own parents as the source of his passion, persistence and sense of purpose. After more than 22 years in ministry, Duncan continues to live by his life’s motto: “I Aspire, to Inspire before I Expire” and he is consciously committed to the cause of carrying out the call and commission on his life.
Learn More