What We Do

Spiritual Discipleship

The primary work of the ministry is to develop people into Christian maturity by training them in the understanding of God’s Word and in the daily habits that lead to maturity. Because the church is composed mostly of young people, the importance of a strong spiritual foundation for these children is vital in order to prepare them to be leaders in the church and the community and the nation eventually. 

Weekly meetings include worship music and bible studies, and preaching. The focus centers around the 4 pillars of Christ, Home, Church, and World. The daily habits consist of daily Word, Prayer, and Worship. Groups of children meet for Christian education in the church. The older teens teach the children, and the teens are taught in a round table learning environment led by adults. 

Young people are being developed as leaders in the church through training as “brigade members”. These young people make a pledge to live a holy lifestyle and represent the Lord at all times. They serve as ushers, greeters, and teach the younger children. Currently more than 50 children are part of the brigade. These children meet for special instructional training. 

The adults are also being trained in Christian education in a round table format led by the adult church leaders. The focus is on scriptures and applying God’s truth to their everyday lives.

Youth and Adult Education

Hope Christian Church is part of the schooling process for more than 1,000 children. These children at no cost to them, begin school at kindergarten and can continue through high school in a rigorous academic program. These children learn French, Creole, English and Spanish. They are taught mathematics, science, philosophy, theology, and history. 

Beyond the primary and secondary education, trade programs are offered to equip the students to be ready for a trade to earn a living wage. Trades offered and also coming consist of computer programming, floral arranging, tailoring, baking, farming, electrical, auto-repair, masonry, carpentry and framing.   

Adults that are illiterate are also being taught to read and write in night classes at the church. The trade programs will eventually be open to adults as well.

Economic Development

In the hopes of producing an economic shift for the depressed community in and around the church, coops are being formed where micro-businesses can spring. These coops are an opportunity for individuals to own small businesses selling eggs, food products, hygiene products, and more all in their own community. The desire is to stimulate economic growth and raise the standard of living for those starting their own businesses. 

The coop comes alongside to work with the business owners to manage their goods, and their funds as they replenish what has been sold. The hope is to bring dignity and honor to those who would now have the ability to provide for themselves and their families, where otherwise they may simply be destitute. 

The ministry welcomes those who would come to help train or provide resources for on-going work in the ministry, school and trade instruction.