OUR FOUNDATION
The Word: We believe the Bible to be the inspired, authoritative Word of God, serving as our guide for faith, life, and service to our neighbors.
The Creator: We believe in one God, eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
The Savior: We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His sinless life, His miracles, His vicarious and atoning death, His bodily resurrection, and His future return to restore all things.
The Mission: We believe that as followers of Christ, we are called to love our neighbors as ourselves, to seek justice for the poor, and to provide shelter for the weary.
Transformation: We believe that true and lasting change comes through the renewing of the mind and the heart by the power of the Holy Spirit.
OUR VALUES
Dignity of the Person:
We believe every Texan is created in the image of God (Imago Dei). We treat every participant with the respect, privacy, and honor they deserve.
Empowerment over Dependency:
We are committed to "teaching a neighbor to fish." Our programs prioritize equipping individuals with the skills to lead independent lives.
Stewardship of Resources:
We manage our programs, finances, and time with excellence and transparency, recognizing they are ultimately entrusted to us by God for the good of the community.
Holistic Transformation:
We believe true stability involves the whole person—spiritual, emotional, physical, and financial.
Grit and Grace:
We approach the hard work of overcoming poverty with Texas-sized resilience (Grit) and the unmerited favor of God (Grace).
Our People
Board Members, Leadership, and Staff
LHI is guided by its board members, leadership, and staff, working alongside our team of social workers, counselors, ministers, volunteers, and support staff. We work alongside local agencies, churches, businesses, and volunteers to move Texas families toward self-sufficiency. We are governed by a volunteer board of directors that oversees our mission, finances, and programs. As we restructure, board member, leadership, and staff bios and professional photos will be added here.
Our Accountability
Financial Statements Available on Request
Lazarus House Initiative Inc is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. For funders, sponsors, and partners: contact us for program details, our measurement approach, and regular impact reporting on the outcomes your giving makes possible. Your contributions are not only needed; they are making a real difference in the lives of Texans who have hit a bump in the road and need a hand up.
