“Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress”
James 1:27
Our Story
In 2001 Oak Pointe Church in Novi, Michigan sent its first missionary team to Zambia. By 2003, responding to God’s leading a small orphanage in Ndola, Zambia began operation in partnership with Cru-Zambia. This God-given desire was a result of knowing Christ’s love and passion for all children, especially those without parents (James 1:27). In August 2006, the need for a more focused and dedicated leadership of the orphanage led to the creation of Living Hope International. Once established, Living Hope took complete responsibility from Oak Pointe Church in January 2008, with strong partnership and between the Zambian and US based leadership.
Praying with the local Chief who donated land to Living Hope International in 2009
Plans were developed to create a campus to serve not only the children of Living Hope, but also the surrounding community. Through the God-ordained generosity of the Zambian people, 40 acres of land was acquired and dedicated in 2009. Today on the campus, we are serving orphaned and vulnerable children in the community by providing housing, education, meals, medical care, and spiritual discipleship. On the remaining acreage, we have sporting facilities, a worship center, and a coffee farm.
Most recently, we celebrated the opening of Living Hope Christian Academy!
The mission of LHCA is to glorify God through excellence in education. Fostering life, love and leadership as an institution full of grace and truth, LHCA endeavors to enable each student to achieve his or her God-given potential.
Development of the campus continues.
We have the vision to expand solar power, children’s housing, and school facilities. One day, we desire to have a medical clinic and church resourcing center that will benefit the surrounding community. God continues to provide for Living Hope in every area, and it is our prayer that we will continue to be a source of hope in Ndola, Zambia for many generations to come.