History of Living Hope
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At Living Hope International Ministries (LHIM), we trace our beginnings back to 1984 when Vince and Mimi Finnegan moved to New York’s Capital Region and began leading a network of home fellowships. Throughout the 1990s, God continued to bless the growth of our ministry, leading to the construction of Living Hope Community Church in Latham, New York, where the first Sunday service was held in 1999.
Over the years, God has enabled us to develop Bible classes, publish books, and host annual events such as Family Camp and Kingdom Fest. We also reach people through online teaching, podcasts, and livestreaming. Our heart has always been to reach the lost and make disciples of all nations (Mat 28:19).
In 2005, we adopted the name Living Hope International Ministries to reflect a growing vision that extended beyond our local congregation. In 2019, Vince’s son, Sean Finnegan, became the president. Today, the LHIM network includes churches in New York, Kentucky, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Republic of the Congo, and New Zealand.
