About Us

Situated in Salem, Massachusetts, House of Promise Church has been under the stewardship of Lead Pastors Richard and Marleny Hyatt since December 2022. Their journey to this role was marked by 22 years of involvement in Pastor Felix & Maira Guererro's ministry, under whose guidance they were ordained. At the core of their belief system and unwavering enthusiasm lies the mission to unveil the Truth of Jesus and the promises rooted in His sacrificial death, burial, and triumphant resurrection. Their ultimate vision is to communicate the gospel through a contemporary and progressively evolving approach, with a strong emphasis on impacting not only their local community and city but also the broader global audience. Married since 2013, they reside in Lynn, nurturing their family of four beautiful children.

At House of Promise Church, our vision is to unveil the truth about Jesus and His promises, which were given through His death, burial, and resurrection to reconcile us all back to the Father as His children, highlighting our reconciled identity in Christ as Sons of God. We aim to illuminate this truth, guiding individuals toward a deeper understanding of our divine heritage and purpose.

Our mission is to bring together the body of Christ from all walks of life through the power of the Gospel. Following the example set by Jesus. After His resurrection, we are commissioned to spread the message of His love and establish His kingdom on earth. As Jesus spoke to His disciples in Galilee, He emphasized the importance of unwavering love, devotion to one another, and willingness to sacrifice everything for the sake of their mission. Therefore, our mission is to spread the good news of His love and display God's Spirit through miracles, signs, and wonders by living the example he set being his hands and feet on earth to restore, heal, and liberate God's people. To fulfill this mission, we are committed to serving and assisting the people of our community by supporting families, men, women, and children. Through acts of compassion and tangible support, we aim to provide resources, encouragement, and spiritual guidance that meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether it’s offering mentorship to men, empowerment, and healing to women, nurturing and guidance to children, or holistic support to families, we strive to reflect Christ’s love in every interaction. Our goal is to be a source of hope, restoration, and unity, building a stronger community centered on God’s love and truth.

The Father

God is great: He is all-powerful, all-knowing, ever-present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, holy. It is in Him that we live, move, and exist. God is good: He is our Father. He is loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.

(Exodus 3:14; Numbers 23:19; Leviticus 11:44-45; 19:2; Psalm 11:4-6; Malachi 3:6; John 3:16; 4:24; 5:26; 14:1; Acts 17:28; Romans 3:3-4)


The Son (Jesus Christ)

 We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, fully divine and fully human, who lived a sinless life, died for our sins, and rose again. Through Him, we find redemption and eternal life.


Scripture: John 3:16; Colossians 2:9; Hebrews 4:15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4.


The Holy Spirit

We believe in the Holy Spirit, the third person of the Trinity, who empowers believers, convicts us of sin, and guides us in all truth. His presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He comforts us, gives us spiritual gifts, and makes us more like Christ. Evidence of the Holy Spirit is seen in the fruits of the Holy Spirit, speaking in unknown tongues, gifts of the Holy Spirit, etc.


Genesis 1:2; Psalms 51:11; 139:7 ff.; Isaiah 61:1-3; Joel 2:28-32; Mark 1:10; Luke 1:35; 4:1; 11:13; 12:12; John 15:26; 16:7-14; Acts 1:5, 8; 2:1-4; 13:2; Romans 8:9-11, 14-16, 26-27; Galatians 5:22-23; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 12:1-11; Ephesians 1:13-14; 2 Peter 1:21; Revelation 22:17)

Scripture: Acts 1:8; John 16:8-13.


The Trinity

We believe in one God, eternally existing in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Each person is distinct, yet one in essence and nature.


Scripture: Matthew 28:19; 2 Corinthians 13:14.


The Bible

We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, authoritative and infallible, guiding us in faith and practice.


Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17; Psalm 119:105.


Sin

We believe that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, requiring redemption through Jesus Christ.


Scripture: Romans 3:23; Romans 6:23.


Salvation

We believe that salvation is a gift from God, given to us by grace through faith in Jesus Christ, apart from our works.


Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6.


Baptism

We believe that baptism is an outward symbol of an inward commitment to follow Jesus Christ. It signifies our identification with His death, burial, and resurrection.


Scripture: Romans 6:3-4; Matthew 28:19.


Gifts of the Spirit

We believe that the Holy Spirit gives spiritual gifts to believers for the building up of the Church. These gifts are available to us today and we should be eagerly desire them to glorify the Lord.


Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; 1 Corinthians 14:1.


Sanctity of Marriage

We believe that the foundational and sacredness of marriage is between one man and one woman, as defined by scripture.


Scripture: Genesis 2:22-24; Ephesians 5:21-33


Five-Fold Ministry

The five-fold ministry positions of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers are gifts given to each local church and the universal church. These gifts are for the equipping of believers to spread the gospel of Christ. We believe both men and women are sovereignly chosen by God for these ministry positions.

(Ephesians 4:8-13; 1 Corinthians 12:4-30, 14:29-31; Galatians 3:26-29; Philippians 4:3; Romans 16:1-7)