Hopeful Christian

Hopeful Christian

unknown New Zealand

Hopeful Christian is the leader of the Gloriavale community, an isolated religious group in New Zealand, who has recently been in the news due to admissions of historic sex offenses, prompting calls for government intervention to address the allegations of systemic abuse within the community.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
9,558
Power
416$
Sentiment
2.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 2 2.00 0.18% +10% 4,822,233 9,558 $210,000 416$
Totals 2 4,822,233 9,558 $210,000 416$
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Recent Mentions

New Zealand New Zealand: Hopeful Christian was the founder of Gloriavale and is described by Ready as a 'voyeur and narcissist'. 2

Clem Ready Prayer Ready Sharon Ready Howard Temple Louise Upston Stephen Steadfast Michael Morrah
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Former Gloriavale member Clem Ready says children ‘slaves to a cult system’ despite checks

New Zealand New Zealand: Hopeful Christian emphasized the importance of eradicating the free will of babies and children in a letter he wrote while in jail for sex crimes. 2

David Courage Arihia Bennett Brian Henry Lousie Upston Karen Chhour Michael Morrah
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Oranga Tamariki knew of Gloriavale child suffocation claims eight years ago

New Zealand New Zealand: Hopeful Christian encouraged a disciplinary method that involved covering the mouths and noses of babies and children. 2

Virginia Courage Brian Henry Kiri Allan Upston Howard Temple Stephen Standfast Michael Morrah Craig Churchill
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Minister won’t rule out closing Gloriavale amid ‘horrendous’ abuse claims

New Zealand New Zealand: Hopeful Christian is the founder of Gloriavale and is mentioned in relation to the practices taught within the community. 3

Michael Morrah Karen Chhour Chelsea Daniels
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: ‘Incredibly dangerous’: New Gloriavale investigation uncovers concerns – The Front Page

New Zealand New Zealand: Hopeful Christian is the founder of Gloriavale and taught parents to cover children's mouths and noses when they cried. 1

Virginia Courage Brian Henry Chhour Michael Morrah
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Gloriavale investigation ends with police warnings on child suffocation claims

New Zealand New Zealand: Hopeful Christian was the founder of the Gloriavale Christian Community. 5

Howard Temple Stephen Standfast Virginia Courage Brian Henry Christina Inglis
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Gloriavale leader Howard Temple resigns as Overseeing Shepherd

New Zealand New Zealand: Hopeful Christian is mentioned as someone whose conviction has been known to agencies since the day it happened. 5

Brian Henry John Macdonald Prime Minister
The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Lawyer calls for Government to intervene at Gloriavale after leader admits sex offences