Renewing of the Mind
Our mind is a battleground between where we are and where we want to be. In many instances, what keeps us from succeeding is the way we think about or see ourselves.
How do we renew our minds?
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Recognize our false beliefs. What we believe about ourselves, others, and even God makes a huge difference in how we proceed in life, and in the decisions we make.
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Openness to change. We can get caught up in our hopelessness and despair and build walls around us, not letting anyone or anything come in, which disturbs the “false peace.’’ Moreover, we can become stubborn in our dysfunctional state of mind.
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Be patient with the process. There is a process and time required to get to where you want to go. It requires patience and perseverance. Many people abort the process and do not want to work on renewing their minds.
In the end, remember, renewing the mind requires time, patience, and perseverance. Only the courageous walk through this journey. It is worth all our time and effort, for the result is lasting and teaches us endurance.
Join me in this journey on the road less traveled.
Meet Sona Jamgotchian
Sona Jamgotchian is a biblical counselor, pastor, speaker, author, and founder of School of Hope—a ministry devoted to helping individuals find healing, restoration, and hope through biblical teaching and compassionate care.
Born and raised in Armenia, Sona moved to the United States as a young adult. As she moved here, she struggled with homesickness, culture shock, loneliness, and fear of an uncertain future. During this difficult season, she began seeking Jesus more deeply through prayer and fasting, searching for purpose in the painful circumstances surrounding her life.
In a moment of revelation, Sona stopped searching outside herself for answers and turned inward, inviting God to reveal and heal the wounds and patterns within her heart.
That prayer marked the beginning of her healing journey. As God restored her identity and healed her heart, He gave her a deep compassion for those who feel brokenhearted, rejected, alone, or uncertain about their purpose. Her personal journey eventually became a calling to help others find healing and renewed hope through Jesus Christ.
To further equip her calling, Sona became a board-certified master biblical counselor through the International Board of Christian Care (IBCC), an affiliate of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). She is also a brain health coach trained under Dr. Daniel Amen.
Sona serves as co-founder of eHope Church and executive director of School of Hope Ministry in Los Angeles. For over fifteen years, she and her husband, Pastor Nazaret, have shepherded individuals through grief, loss, trauma, and spiritual struggles to find hope. Before answering God’s call to ministry, Sona spent eleven years working in the medical field.
Sona is the author of Finding Hope in Suffering: Growing and Thriving Through Hard Seasons. Through her writing and ministry, she reminds others that pain does not have the final word and that hope can bloom again.
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Discover more of Sona’s journey, her vision for School of Hope, and the heart behind her ministry in this featured interview.
Nazaret Jamgotchian
Pastor Nazaret Jamgotchian is an ordained minister of the Gospel and the founding pastor of Enduring Hope Church (eHope Church), established in 2014. He is a passionate Bible teacher, leadership coach, and visionary dedicated to advancing the Kingdom of God through the transforming power of Jesus Christ. Pastor Nazaret earned his Bachelor of Theological Studies from The King's University in 2006. In 2023, he became a Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach, Trainer, Speaker, and Facilitator, and also received certification as a Christian Coach through the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Through these qualifications, he has been equipping leaders, strengthening churches, and helping individuals discover and fulfill their God-given purpose. In 2025, Pastor Nazaret founded Voice of Hope TV, a Christian media ministry committed to proclaiming the Gospel through television and digital platforms, bringing biblical truth, hope, and encouragement to viewers worldwide. Currently, Pastor Nazaret is actively working with pastors from Armenia and the Armenian Diaspora to build unity, fellowship, and spiritual partnership through the power of the Holy Spirit. His vision is to witness Armenian churches and ministries connected in love, prayer, and shared mission, advancing the Kingdom of God together across nations. Above all, Pastor Nazaret has a deep burden for the next generation. His heart is to raise godly leaders by planting the love of Christ and the truth of God's Word into their lives, equipping them to influence their families, churches, communities, and nations for the glory of God. His life's mission is to see people experience salvation, transformation, healing, and restoration through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Our Lead Counselor
Our instructor, Sona Jamgotchian is compassionate, knowledgeable, with extensive experience dealing with many difficult cases. She is anointed and called for those who are hurting. She studied Biblical Counseling at Light University. And is Board Certified Biblical Counselor by BCPPC since 2017. Sona completed Dr. Daniel Amen's Brain Health Coaching program through AACC. She has been serving in the areas of mental health; depression, anxiety, bipolar, etc. for over a decade.
What makes School of Hope different?
We do not feed you with knowledge and theories only to deal with your symptoms. We introduce technics in the light of the Word of God, dealing with the root of the problem. We follow the leading of the Holy Spirit in your situation and He gives us the tools to direct you to deal with your challenges. Our goal is to help you see the light at the end of the tunnel, so that hope will rise up within you.
Flexible Curriculum
We can help you in three different ways:
1. We can work with you one on one, offering Biblical counseling to overcome difficulties.
2. You can attend one of our Live webinars in the area that interests you the most.
3. Or simply purchase the course that you think will help you the best.
For an appointment or more information about webinars and e-courses contact us.