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Overview
Lebanon County Christian Ministries connects people to food, clothing, shelter, and other essential services to provide for today, while taking a holistic approach to help low-income Lebanon County residents overcome circumstances and achieve greater independence for tomorrow. |
HISTORY
LCCM began its history in 1982 as a small food pantry. Area churches joined together in response to the Bethlehem Steel Plant closing. Many of the workers had worked at the plant through several generations and had no skills other than nut and bolt fabrication. They had a hard time finding jobs, which made it difficult to feed their families. Acknowledging the hardship, Christian churches joined together to provide the much needed food.
A 15-member Board of Directors and Council of Delegates provide the direction needed to ensure financial and spiritual support of the ministry. A team of 11 paid staff and hundreds of volunteers carry out the day-to-day operations, ensuring that Christ’s love and compassion is shown to all who come for help.
A 15-member Board of Directors and Council of Delegates provide the direction needed to ensure financial and spiritual support of the ministry. A team of 11 paid staff and hundreds of volunteers carry out the day-to-day operations, ensuring that Christ’s love and compassion is shown to all who come for help.
Our Mission
Lebanon County Christian Ministries shares the love of Jesus by providing emergency food, clothing, shelter, and guidance toward personal sustainability.
Our Vision
Investing in people. Improving lives.
CORE VALUES
1. Jesus Christ is the center of this ministry. Colossians 1:15-20; Matthew 18:19-20
2. The Kingdom of God is our focus, guiding our priorities, principles, and practices. Matthew 6:9-13; Matthew 6:33; Genesis 12:1-3
3. Compassion is our primary posture toward every client, supporter, and partner. 2 Corinthians 5:14; Matthew 9:36; Ephesians 4:32
4. We value the way we serve and empower people more than the work itself. John 5:19-20; Luke 10:25-37
5. By building community, we equip individual and families for personal sustainability. 1 Corinthians 12:21-26; Ephesians 4:1-6
2. The Kingdom of God is our focus, guiding our priorities, principles, and practices. Matthew 6:9-13; Matthew 6:33; Genesis 12:1-3
3. Compassion is our primary posture toward every client, supporter, and partner. 2 Corinthians 5:14; Matthew 9:36; Ephesians 4:32
4. We value the way we serve and empower people more than the work itself. John 5:19-20; Luke 10:25-37
5. By building community, we equip individual and families for personal sustainability. 1 Corinthians 12:21-26; Ephesians 4:1-6