# Building for the Future: A Conversation about our Capital Project in Southern Lebanon with Camille Melki

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Published: 2026-07-18T14:20:02+00:00
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In this episode of the Journey of Hope Podcast, host Elio Constantine sits down with Heart for Lebanon President Camille Melki to discuss an exciting new chapter in the ministry's mission: the launch of a new H.O.P.E. Ministry Center in southern Lebanon. In the midst of war, economic collapse, and ongoing humanitarian crisis, God is opening the door for a permanent ministry presence that will serve thousands of vulnerable families with both practical care and the hope of the Gospel. Camille shares why southern Lebanon has remained central to Heart for Lebanon's ministry since its founding in 2006 and how the recent conflict has created unprecedented opportunities to reach people searching for hope. As families continue to experience displacement, loss, and uncertainty, the ministry has witnessed a growing openness to the message of Jesus Christ through compassionate humanitarian aid, Bible studies, discipleship, and worship gatherings. Listeners will gain insight into the strategic location of the future ministry center in Ghazieh, situated to serve Sunni, Shia, and Christian communities alike. Camille explains how this center will become a place for worship, discipleship, children's education, youth ministry, women's ministry, medical care, and humanitarian assistance—all while creating opportunities to introduce families to the transforming hope found in Christ. The conversation also explores the practical realities of launching a major capital project in a post-war environment, including securing permits, finalizing construction plans, and trusting God to provide the resources, workers, and protection needed for the years ahead. Camille invites listeners to join the ministry in prayer as they prepare to begin construction on what will become a lasting testimony of G…

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