Journey of Hope

In this episode we delve into the profound influence of prayer in the midst of Lebanon's ongoing trials. Host Elio Constantine, alongside John Crump from Heart for Lebanon's international office, unpacks the transformative and sustaining power of prayer for individuals and nations alike. We are reminded of the pivotal role of prayer partners in supporting Heart for Lebanon's mission, emphasizing t...

We dive into the transformative power of summer camps as a beacon of light for the children of Lebanon. Host Elio Constantine welcomes us into a discussion about the Summer of Hope initiative, a program designed to bring joy and the love of Christ to Syrian, Kurdish, and Lebanese children amidst the nation's multifaceted crises. Lebanon, a country grappling with an economic downturn considered one...

In this episode, we immerse ourselves in the transformative tale of Joseph Sayah, a man who found the true essence of his faith through the Bible study sessions offered by Heart for Lebanon. Join host Elio Constantine as we navigate Joseph's journey from a 'traditional' Christian background in the Bekaa Valley to a profound spiritual awakening that reshaped his life and beliefs.  Joseph's story is...

Here we delve into the essence of spiritual formation and the role of Bible studies in fostering a journey towards Christ-like transformation amidst the complexities of Lebanon's cultural mosaic. Host Elio Constantine is joined by Milad Nassar, Heart for Lebanon's South Ministry Center Field Manager and Hope Evangelical Church Ghazieh's Lead Pastor, to discuss the organization's unconditional appr...

In this episode of Journey of Hope, we step into the classrooms of Heart for Lebanon's H.O.P.E. (Helping Overcome Poverty through Education) Program, where transformative stories unfold every day. Our host, Elio Constantine, takes us on a journey to discover the profound impact this initiative has on the lives of over 1,000 at-risk children in Lebanon. Bashir, the field manager and a lead pastor,...

In this episode, we turn our attention to a beacon of light amidst the challenges faced by Syrian refugee children in Lebanon. With over 470,000 registered young refugees, and many more unaccounted for, Lebanon stands as the largest per capita host of Syrian refugees worldwide. This influx puts a strain on the country’s infrastructure and educational system, leaving countless children without acce...

In this moving conversation, we rejoin Yasser as he delves into the indispensable connection between prayer and fasting. With a Muslim background and a transformative encounter with Christ in the early '90s, Yasser's insights bridge cultural divides and bring a profound understanding of spiritual disciplines. Part 2 of our series with Yasser, a key contributor to Heart for Lebanon's missional lead...

In this thought-provoking episode of Journey of Hope, we delve into the transformative power of faith beyond religious rituals with our guest Yasser who talks about how fasting, when stripped of its true spiritual essence, can become a mere tradition devoid of its intended purpose. As we approach the month of Ramadan, this dialogue takes a timely look at fasting from both Christian and Muslim pers...

In the week where the world looks at love through a cultural view, we are asking "what is love?" from a Biblical view? Without the love of Christ in our hearts, the ministry of Heart for Lebanon would not exist today. From the beginning love has been the starting point of serving all those we encounter with the goal to show them the love God has for them, and lead them to know Him personally. Hear...

Our Family Care initiative is designed to show the love of Christ through meeting survival needs with tangible goods while opening the door to deeper relationships with the families we serve. Both refugee and local Lebanese families benefit from humanitarian aid and relational visits that lead to spiritual conversations. Our Team is able to meet with and evaluate families in need, and supply essen...

On February 6, 2023 a devastating earthquake hit Turkey and northern Syria. Registering 7.8 in magnitude, and affected an estimated 15 million people. Though no damage occured, the earthquake itself was felt all the way into Lebanon. Many of the families we were already serving had family members directly affected. By the grace of God and the compassionate heart of our investors, Heart for Lebanon...

Got any goals for 2024? We do! Our target for this year is to reach 4,500 families in Lebanon with the Gospel and love of Jesus Christ in our unique, relational way. We are also looking to add more value to our investors in the rest of the world through prayer support and helping provide planned/estate giving to your family and church. Because it's not just about how you add value to the ministry...

This special edition episode features both Heart for Lebanon Co-Founders, Camille Melki and Tom Atema, along with Steve Kaloper from our Advancement team. Hear about what is happening in the Middle East between Israel and Gaza and how that is impact ministry in Southern Lebanon, how the Heart for Lebanon team stays motivated during difficult times, and some stories of how God is already working in...

Hear from Joanna, our Children-at-Risk educational coordinator. She shares about the students we teach, the purpose of the H.O.P.E. (Helping Overcome Poverty through Education) Program, and how her life has been changed through this program. Because we see so much life change for children in our H.O.P.E. Program, how they really discover who Jesus is and that God loves them, we are asking that you...

Akram was just 6-years-old when he came to Lebanon and started hearing about Jesus. At 16-years-old he accepted Christ as his personal Savior. Now he is 19-years-old and is serving with Heart for Lebanon in our Hope on Wheels children's ministry. Akram has a heart to help children know Christ at an early age so that they can learn how to overcome challenges based on Truth. Because his parents were...

Our Gratitude episode this year addresses the reality of the moment that the people in Lebanon are in, while also acknowledging all that God has done in us and through us. In this episode Camille Melki, our CEO, reminds us that Lebanon hosts the highest population of refugees per capita in the world, and is ranked with the second worst economy in the world. It would be easy to ask, "is there anyth...

"This region has always been a boiling pot. What really made this region significant is the amount of bad leadership. Actually, the world today is facing the most sensitive moments in history. We have a leadership crisis." Hear a quick update of the situation in the Middle East and how we are responding, as well as the final conversation about Missional Leadership this season with Joseph, our Miss...

The current conflict in the Middle East has made our ministry even more needed. With all that you hear and see going on in Southern Lebanon, combined with the need of solid Christian leaders, Heart for Lebanon is filling the gap by training men and women to be ready to be deployed by God where He needs them. This is our moment. We are caring for the physical, emotional, and/or spiritual needs of 5...

This is a special report with Co-Founders Camille Melki and Tom Atema, as well as guest Steve Kaloper, addressing current events in the Middle East, what the expected impact will be for Lebanon and the ministry of Heart for Lebanon, and how you can get involved to help!

We are on Mission because God has a mission, a purpose. Missional Leadership is just one part of that. Our goal is to disciple men and women who are prepared to disciple others. We work diligently on preparing leaders who are after God's own heart; servant missional leaders. For disciples to be reproducible, leadership development is essential. Heart for Lebanon is committed to raise up a new gene...

Hear from Ahmad, a man from Syria who was desperate to find help for his son suffering from a serious medical condition. As a refugee, Ahmad tried every available option to get the finances to pay for the surgery needed to help his son. When he came to Heart for Lebanon seeking financial help, he did not find what he was looking for - he found something much greater. Through prayer Ahmad's journey...

On this episode hear our host, Elio Constantine, speak with Heart for Lebanon's CEO and Co-Founder, Camille Melki, about how the ministry started and the philosophy behind it. Throughout years of challenges, the Heart for Lebanon has found incredible opportunities to serve communities unconditionally and holistically, which makes it a unique ministry in the Middle East region. This is the beginnin...