About Hope Lives In America
Our Mission
“For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures, we might have HOPE.” ~Romans 15:4
Hope Lives in America is an outreach ministry sharing Jesus, reaching the lost, and equipping believers. We assemble Blessing Bags (3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 6x9) with snacks, warm drink items, water, lip balm, lotion, candies, and Scripture, and we include Gods Promises booklets and compact Bibles in larger packs. We pray over each bag and place it personally into the hands God leads us to.
Your gift at work
$10 funds 5–8 Comfort bags (4x6)
$25 funds 10–12 Comfort bags or 2 Full packs with a Promises booklet
$50 funds 20–25 Comfort bags or 5–6 Full packs with Promises/Bibles
$100 fuels a mixed set of Hope and Full packs plus Scripture resource
Our History
Hope Lives in America was founded in 2021 on biblical principles and in loving memory of Stephen Matthew, whose compassion and peacemaker heart continue to guide our steps. We began by assembling simple Blessing Bags—snacks, warm drink items, small comforts, and Scripture—and placing them personally into the hands God led us to. Over the last three years, that first act of obedience has grown into a steady rhythm of evangelism and discipleship, helping people meet Jesus and equipping believers with practical, Christ-centered tools to walk in truth and hope. “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” (Matthew 5:9)
Our Team
Jay — Operations & Care
Jay oversees day-to-day ministry operations and logistics alongside homestead responsibilities—cooking, raising free-range chickens, and groundskeeping—while caring for Ruby and Max (Cockapoos) and Gigi (Miniature Poodle). He brings steadiness, practicality, and servant-hearted care to every outreach.
Kat — Administration & Discipleship
Kat manages administration and technology, discipleship content, and family life with their children and fur babies. She loves sharing God’s Word through teaching, writing, and one-to-one encouragement.
Our heart
As outreach missionaries, we serve to provide God’s true help and hope to those in need—to restore hope and anchor souls in Christ. We believe, as Romans 15:4 teaches, that through the encouragement of the Scriptures we have hope, and we share that Word at every opportunity.
"This HOPE we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil"
Hebrews 6:19
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Support Our Ministry
Your generosity helps us share Jesus through Hope Lives Blessing Bags and discipleship resources. If you feel led to give, please donate at givesendgo.com/hopelives. Thank you for helping us reach the lost and equip believers. ❤️