Bringing hope where there is no hope.
Our teams, pastor partners, and ministries are deeply committed to restoring lives by the power of the Gospel. Our aim is to serve, educate, and meet real physical and spiritual needs of deprived people in the Middle East. Your help makes an eternal difference. (All donations are tax deductible.)
Your gift provides relief to impoverished believers in local churches across Lebanon as well as Gospel discipleship to those who desire to spread the Good News.
Join us as we pray for those who are suffering, but more than that, join us in making a real difference in the lives of those who are “the least of these” by making a donation. Thank you!
Our Story —
Through Jesus Christ, God made His grace known to us when we were young, and from His love and mercy we felt compelled to the ministry in the USA and the Middle East. We believe that Jesus came to earth willingly, lived here, was crucified, and rose on the third day. We follow the Great Commission (Matthew 28:16–20) and proclaim the Good News to all people.
In 2003, Pastor Tony Ghareeb founded Shining Hope …
Vision —
Transformation through empowered and inspired believers sharing their faith
Mission —
Our mission is to bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to disciple, mobilize, educate, inspire, and transform unreached groups in the Middle East (Matt. 28:19).
Goals —
Proclaim • EQUIP • Establish • SEND
Strategy —
To develop and disseminate Christian values based on relationship-driven programs to believers in Lebanon and Syrian refugees and the rest of the Middle East.
Guiding
Values —
Jesus Always • ACCOUNTABILITY • People First • DIGNITY & RESPECT • Compassion • COOPERATION • Responsiveness • MULTIPLY
Leadership —
FOUNDERS —Tony & Souzan Ghareeb
BOARD OF DIRECTORS — Ray Androas • Cal Calvert • Scott Smith • Terry Smth • Sam Yu
ADVISORY BOARD — Jonathan Parker • Daniel Lastname
STAFF — Tony Ghreeb • Souzan Ghareeb • Kate Accountant • Mandi Stem
PROJECTS —
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May '23
UPDATE from Lebanon
27
May '23
Tony and Souzan send greetings from Lebanon. Shining Hope offers hope to those in Syrian refugee camps — from an opportunity for children to get an education, planting a church, and reaching out to parents with the love of Jesus. The lost are coming to Christ, people are being baptized, and we are helping to satisfy physical needs of those who need it most. Join us by donating today!
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Apr '23
Hope Academy April 2023
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Apr '23
Happy Easter and greetings from Lebanon in Jesus name!
Thank you so much for your prayers and support. We want to share with you how well the school is doing. Children love to come to school to learn about Jesus, where they also study English and many other subjects. We average 300+ children per day, but with the weather is improving, some of the children have to work to help support their families.
The Word of God is a light!
An 11-year-old …
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Mar '23
HOPE CENTER March 2023
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Mar '23
Christ for the Crescent World (CFCW), now Shining Hope International (SHI), has helped Christian individuals and local churches get involved in the mission field since 2015. Our work is accessible, creative, and comprehensive.
In 2015, SHI helped a local church start a new school. Presently, SHI operates a school of 350 children in Anjar. Two churches have been planted, on …
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Feb '23
$47 / Month Brings Education and Hope to a Child
27
Feb '23
We often ask, “How much does genuine care cost?” Tragedies and crisis continue to overwhelm the Middle East, especially after the earthquakes that hit the region. As you read our web page and newsletter, you will see that there are many children struggling to find a place to call home. Many Syrian refugees are orphans and live with extended family members.
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Nov '22
Hope Academy & School (Fall 2022)
05
Nov '22
More than 660 children registered but we could only accept 350 students. Pray as we start the year and construct the new building that we can reach more kids for Christ. Donate now to help build the new school.
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Sep '22
Training Center Update
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Sep '22
The Lord has provided us with a piece of land to construct the Christian Training Center for future leaders. We are in the process of developing the land with a building that will host many activities including:
- Discipling new believers
- Training future leaders to plant new churches
- Providing a place to rest and grow for missionaries, those facing persec …
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“If not you … then who?
If not now … then when?
And if not them … then why?”
What people are saying …
“Our church has been partnering with Tony and Souzan in their ministry for seven years. Many in our church participate in the gathering of vital supplies and the logistics of shipping them to Lebanon. Regularly taking part in meeting the needs of those who desperately need it has been a great experience for us.”
— David Morris, Senior Pastor, Cedar Run Community Church, Oak Hill, VA
“For the last six years Wellspring Church has been a proud partner of Shining Hope International. Because of the great gospel need in Lebanon, their influence continues to grow. What started as a small school, has grown into a holistic ministry that is reaching entire communities. It is a privilege to play a small role in helping them fulfill their mission to make disciples.”
— Scott Smith, Lead Pastor, Wellspring Church, Webb City, MO
“Go into all the world, and preach the Gospel to every creature…”
Mark 16:15
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— Contact —
Shining Hope International
P.O. Box 10451 Burke, VA 22009
800.586.1210 • 703.967.5068
