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 —
20
Jun '22
Exciting plans for Shining Hope Training Center
20
Jun '22
We received the architectural drawings for the Shining Hope Training Center. This center will provide modern space to
* Training Christian Leaders
* House Visiting Missionaries
* Provide Substance Abuse Treatment
* Act as a Safe House for Persecuted Christians
Join use as we move forward on this project. You can donate online now.
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20
Jun '22
Hosting missionaries to spread the Gospel
20
Jun '22
Hosting a group of missionaries from Jerusalem Baptist Church and Ambiente de Gracia (Virginia). This group will help lead worship, work with teens during a Bible camp, and reach out to families with the Gospel. We are so thankful to have missionaries visit to work with us.
There are still opportunities for your group to visit Lebanon and work with us to reach the lost with the life-changing Gospel message. Let us know if you would like more information.
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07
Jun '22
The wall around Hope Academy & School
07
Jun '22
We are making progress on the wall around Hope Academy & School. Tons of rock are being put together to build a strong wall around the perimeter of the property to keep children safe. Please consider donating today to help refugee and Lebanese children receive an …
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07
Feb '22
Without heat, people suffer
07
Feb '22
When you are living in a tent, a snowstorm with feet (not inches) of snow is a big problem. It collapses tent walls and roofs, leaving refugees desperate for warmth. In 2022, there has already been record-breaking snow, with bitter cold that complicates efforts to help the most needy.
Refugees already live far below the poverty line, and they need help. Shining Hope Internatio …
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04
Feb '22
Blessing refugees in places that should be unreachable
04
Feb '22
The refugee crisis in Lebanon presents a rare opportunity to share the love of God and His word with people who normally would be unreachable.
“It is not easy to get permission to go inside these [Syrian refugee] camps — they are fortified like prisons with armed soldiers guarding these camps — but God has given us wide open doors to go to min …
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02
Feb '22
Sponsor a child and give the gift of hope.
02
Feb '22
According to Unicef 2020, Lebanon hosts 55.5% of Syrians refugees and approximately 46% are children. These refugees had to flee for safety from violence and conflict within their country. Lost without a home, these children have the right to be heard, loved and cared for.
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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
