What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world but loses his soul? As a Christ-centered ministry, we can’t just focus on helping people break free from the chains of extreme physical poverty, knowing that they are spiritually bound, separated from Jesus Christ. There has to be more…

We call it Hope for Eternity. We are very church-centric. Just about everything we do is done through the local, in-country church. They’re already an established pillar in the community, and we want to spiritually strengthen them, their ministries, and their communities. A large number of our projects focus specifically on discipleship and training, resourcing church leaders and Bible clubs, and strengthening and rebuilding family relationships.

(And even programs like agriculture training are taught from a biblical perspective, so the mission of Hope for Eternity is woven in across the spectrum of projects.)

We seek to demonstrate the love of Jesus in tangible ways, and we serve the extreme poor regardless of religious background, but it is our ultimate hope that everyone we come into contact with will hunger to know Christ and come to salvation.

Click on each topic to learn more about our Hope for Eternity projects.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Resourcing Church Ministries

The average family in North America has four Bibles, yet in remote villages and urban slums around the world, most simply cannot afford one Bible of their own. The majority of us probably can’t imagine living the Christian life without access to the Word of God. Or running a children’s ministry without any materials.

We sow into a churches’ spiritual ministries by giving them resources such as:

  • Bibles
  • children’s Bible storybooks
  • children’s ministry curriculum
  • children’s ministry training
  • pastoral resources and training
  • resources for outreach activities
  • resources for church growth and development

We also encourage churches to come together across denominations for joint church projects that address specific issues within their communities. These are often economic initiatives like grinding mills or oil presses. Multiple churches work together to run a business and 30% of the profits are given back to the churches to help the poor and vulnerable in their communities.

The Bible club has changed my life, my behavior…I act better because of all of the things I learn at church.

—Hertzley, 11-year-old in Haiti

Our work

Bright Hope’s 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator
Bright Hope’s 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator
Bright Hope holds three accrediting and rating associations as the most important to our ministry. ECFA and ACCORD affirm the financial integrity elements and the biblical foundations of our memberships with them. Charity Navigator is the third. Although Charity Navigator is a secular agency, Bright Hope has a Four-Star Rating from them. And we are grateful.    A four-star rating means that you can give with confidence. Know that every dollar you contribute to Bright Hope will impact the extreme poor. According to Charity Navigator, a Four-Star Rating means that an organization “Exceeds or meets best practices and industry standards across…
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Why is GDP per capita important?
Why is GDP per capita important?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is a key measure of a country’s economic performance. It is calculated by dividing a country’s total GDP by its population, giving an average measure of economic output per person. GDP per capita helps leaders understand the overall health and well-being of a country’s economy. So, why is GDP per capita important? Is GDP Per Capita Important? Higher GDP per capita allows a country to invest in infrastructure, education, and research-and-development, which can drive further economic growth. Infrastructure improvements such as new highways, bridges, and airports can improve transportation and logistics, making it easier…
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Sustainable Water Saves Lives in Haiti
Sustainable Water Saves Lives in Haiti
 Just imagine… Your throat is parched as the sweltering sun beats down on you. A simple glass of water would soothe your dry mouth and quench your thirst.  But when you take a drink, bitter, brackish water burns in your throat. And then you worry it might actually make you sick.  Clean water is one of the basic building blocks of life. Without it, our hearts can’t pump blood, our kidneys can’t eliminate toxins, and our brains can’t function.  Several years ago, that’s what life was like for many people in rural northeast Haiti who only had access to stagnant,…
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Leadership Development

Our goal is to help devoted indigenous pastors make the biggest impact in their churches and communities. They’ve proven to be the best at creating long-term change and sustainability, and they’re committed to sharing the message of Jesus Christ with people desperate for Hope, so, those are leadership skills we want to invest in! Through training and implementing what they’ve learned, a church’s influence for positive change is increased.

Leadership training includes:

  • administration, diversified roles and responsibilities
  • financial stewardship and reporting
  • leading and mobilizing people
  • spiritual gifts
  • asset-based development
  • advocating for the vulnerable

Church leaders are also challenged to share their knowledge and skills with other churches and leaders. By empowering the church to lead and influence the community, they can have greater impact and reach for sustainable growth.

I really do not know how to express my joy; I am never usually a laughing person; but since I got my pigs I have been laughing. I feel so happy.

—Teddy, a single mother in Uganda

Our work

Bright Hope’s 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator
Bright Hope’s 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator
Bright Hope holds three accrediting and rating associations as the most important to our ministry. ECFA and ACCORD affirm the financial integrity elements and the biblical foundations of our memberships with them. Charity Navigator is the third. Although Charity Navigator is a secular agency, Bright Hope has a Four-Star Rating from them. And we are grateful.    A four-star rating means that you can give with confidence. Know that every dollar you contribute to Bright Hope will impact the extreme poor. According to Charity Navigator, a Four-Star Rating means that an organization “Exceeds or meets best practices and industry standards across…
READ MORE
Why is GDP per capita important?
Why is GDP per capita important?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is a key measure of a country’s economic performance. It is calculated by dividing a country’s total GDP by its population, giving an average measure of economic output per person. GDP per capita helps leaders understand the overall health and well-being of a country’s economy. So, why is GDP per capita important? Is GDP Per Capita Important? Higher GDP per capita allows a country to invest in infrastructure, education, and research-and-development, which can drive further economic growth. Infrastructure improvements such as new highways, bridges, and airports can improve transportation and logistics, making it easier…
READ MORE
Sustainable Water Saves Lives in Haiti
Sustainable Water Saves Lives in Haiti
 Just imagine… Your throat is parched as the sweltering sun beats down on you. A simple glass of water would soothe your dry mouth and quench your thirst.  But when you take a drink, bitter, brackish water burns in your throat. And then you worry it might actually make you sick.  Clean water is one of the basic building blocks of life. Without it, our hearts can’t pump blood, our kidneys can’t eliminate toxins, and our brains can’t function.  Several years ago, that’s what life was like for many people in rural northeast Haiti who only had access to stagnant,…
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Discipleship

We want to help churches develop and grow in their Christian faith, compassion and spreading of the Gospel.

We strive to do this in several ways:

  • Bible trainings in rural communities
  • workshops
  • Bible school scholarships

Through outreach activities (like rebuilding a widow’s home or repairing a road) and Bible extension programs (the local Bible school we partner with sends Bible trainers to rural churches), churches are able to reach the greater community for Christ.

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We all claimed Christ, which was all well and good, however, our lives did not show it. In particular, there was no unity within our churches…The Knowing and Doing Training has brought unity between us…And I believe that if we continue in this way as churches, then we will be able to overcome any obstacle that comes our way.”

—Anton, from partner church in Zambia

Our work

Bright Hope’s 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator
Bright Hope’s 4-Star Rating on Charity Navigator
Bright Hope holds three accrediting and rating associations as the most important to our ministry. ECFA and ACCORD affirm the financial integrity elements and the biblical foundations of our memberships with them. Charity Navigator is the third. Although Charity Navigator is a secular agency, Bright Hope has a Four-Star Rating from them. And we are grateful.    A four-star rating means that you can give with confidence. Know that every dollar you contribute to Bright Hope will impact the extreme poor. According to Charity Navigator, a Four-Star Rating means that an organization “Exceeds or meets best practices and industry standards across…
READ MORE
Why is GDP per capita important?
Why is GDP per capita important?
Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita is a key measure of a country’s economic performance. It is calculated by dividing a country’s total GDP by its population, giving an average measure of economic output per person. GDP per capita helps leaders understand the overall health and well-being of a country’s economy. So, why is GDP per capita important? Is GDP Per Capita Important? Higher GDP per capita allows a country to invest in infrastructure, education, and research-and-development, which can drive further economic growth. Infrastructure improvements such as new highways, bridges, and airports can improve transportation and logistics, making it easier…
READ MORE
Sustainable Water Saves Lives in Haiti
Sustainable Water Saves Lives in Haiti
 Just imagine… Your throat is parched as the sweltering sun beats down on you. A simple glass of water would soothe your dry mouth and quench your thirst.  But when you take a drink, bitter, brackish water burns in your throat. And then you worry it might actually make you sick.  Clean water is one of the basic building blocks of life. Without it, our hearts can’t pump blood, our kidneys can’t eliminate toxins, and our brains can’t function.  Several years ago, that’s what life was like for many people in rural northeast Haiti who only had access to stagnant,…
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Stories of Hope and Transformation