Lighthouse of Hope Camp offers two types of ministry each summer. Evangelistic camp sessions provide non-Christians the chance to hear about Christ and see Him in the lives of people around them. Usually 90% of the campers who attend these sessions are non-Christians. Discipleship sessions challenge Christians in their walk with God. The main purpose is to provide immediate follow up to those who became Christians from the previous sessions in an atmosphere of fellowship with other believers. In either session, Christians are given the opportunity to creatively serve Christ in a ministry that is fit for them.

History

Lighthouse of Hope Camp began in 1997 with a 4-day session and 113 campers. It was obvious that a camping ministry for teenagers is very effective. The following summer, LOH Camp had expanded to two 6-day sessions with twice the amount of campers in attendance. Until 2003, camp facilities in Voronezh and Lipetsk were rented, but now LOH Camp has a permanent home at Transformation Christian Center. LOH Camp began under the direction of Rick Kirschman, and then was co-directed by Rick and former staff member Lyonya Maeltsev. Misha Lukin has been the director since 2000. Campers come from Tambov, Lipetsk, Voronezh and Morshansk, and after returning home are followed up as a priority of the TELA staff. As a result, many campers return to LOH Camp the following summer as part of the camp staff.