Over the last 15 years, the people of Living Hope have given sacrificially over and above their regular tithes and offerings to LH360, a strategic funding initiative. This initiative has allowed us to construct our facility in Piperton, start new churches, train and resource church planters, fund mission projects around the world, and most recently play a part in refugees resettling in Memphis and serving others in the area of foster care and adoption.
LH360: Free is the next phase of this initiative, in which we are asking God to do exponentially more through Living Hope, as we take another step of faith with a goal of $1.3 million, a 20% increase from LH360: Family. 100% of the funds will go toward three areas of ministry: church planting, recovery and wellness, and debt retirement of which the first $400,000 will go towards allowing us to be debt-free!
At Living Hope our vision is to be a church that proclaims and embodies the hope of the gospel by taking responsibility for the lostness and brokenness around us. To this end, the elders are trusting God for 100% participation from everyone who considers Living Hope their church home.
Please prayerfully consider how you will be involved in what God is doing through the family of Living Hope.
church planting
We believe planting churches is one of the most powerful ways to fulfill Jesus’s Great Commission to “make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19-20).
Church planting happens when a pastor and a small core group of believers strategically select a community in need of a vibrant Christian presence. Together, they launch a new congregation—a “church plant”—often with the support and resources of established churches like Living Hope.
Since our founding, we’ve been committed to being a church that not only grows disciples locally but also impacts the world by starting new churches across the United States and beyond. Our church planting strategy is guided by prayer, intentionality, and a deep reliance on the Holy Spirit. Through a dedicated Church Planting Team, we carefully discern how to steward financial gifts to maximize their kingdom impact. This team works to train, equip, resource, launch, and support new church starts. Whether partnering with existing church plants, raising up new church planters, or training prospective pastors, our goal is to see new congregations flourish and make disciples wherever God leads.
This vision is now being fueled by LH360: Free, which builds on the legacy of previous efforts like LH360: Family. For the past three years, gifts to LH360: Family have empowered multiple church plants. Now, with LH360: Free, we’re inviting Living Hope to give generously—above and beyond our regular operating budget—to continue this transformative work. All funding recommendations for church plants are prayerfully made by the Church Planting Team and approved by Living Hope’s Elder Team, ensuring every dollar is used wisely and strategically.
recovery & wellness
Even before the COVID-19 shutdowns, mental health was receiving cultural emphasis. Since then, awareness of the struggle has widened.
It seems that every few months, another study hits the news cycle reporting that depression, anxiety, and addiction are rising at alarming rates. These problems tend to cut across major demographics, such as age, education, and socioeconomic status. There is consensus among professionals and researchers that accurate diagnosis, adequate social support, and targeted medication and therapy are essential elements of treatment and recovery. There is also building evidence of the value of religious faith in the fight for mental health.
As followers of Christ, we know that it is faith in the person of Christ and belief in the truth of His gospel that leads to abundant living (John 10:10). Living Hope desires to promote faith in Christ and connection with His followers as the way not just to wellness and recovery but to life full and thriving, the life Jesus said he came to give us. With LH360 funds, we want to focus on supporting recovery programs, clinics, and counseling centers that hold Jesus up as the Lord and Healer we all need.
debt retirement
As we look toward Living Hope Church's future, we stand at an exciting crossroads where your faith and generosity can have a profound impact. Over the years, we have been blessed with a church building that has enabled us to touch countless lives. With God's guidance, we are nearing the final chapter of paying off the mortgage.
By the end of 2025, the balance will be down to just $400,000 from the original loan of $4.3 million. At that time, a balloon payment is due. This means a significant sum must be paid to retire the mortgage completely or refinance the loan at current higher rates. The Elders believe that the best stewardship for our church involves eliminating this debt entirely by the end of 2025. Becoming debt-free will release approximately $250,000 annually, freeing resources that can be redirected toward expanding and enhancing the ministry we are all so passionate about.
We are trusting God to raise $400,000 of gifts by December 31, 2025. If God has made it possible for you to give your entire multi-year commitment or a higher percentage of your total commitment by this date it will be a tremendous blessing in allowing us to complete the debt payment.