Behind-The-Scenes At Lahash
What makes the culture, mission, and ministry of Lahash so unique?
Watch our new video to get a behind-the-scenes look at what it's like to work and volunteer with Lahash. From ministry in East Africa to shared meals and spiritual growth right here in our Portland office, we are creating a culture where children and staff can all thrive!
Lahash is growing! We're looking to add new staff members and volunteers to our team. Join our mission-driven community of Jesus followers and use your gifts and talents to support our East African ministry partners and the amazing kids we serve together. We have open positions on our sponsorship team, in media creation, or finance and administration. Visit our Join The Team page to see our openings.
Get to know our team and see what each one has to say about what makes working at Lahash so worthwhile.
“I have been serving with Lahash for 17 years now, and the most fulfilling thing about this work is seeing lives being transformed. Number one is that the kids we serve get to know Christ and live a Christlike life, and number two is seeing them graduate from universities and colleges! I love seeing them learning life skills, and being able to start a business or a job and then go back and support their communities. What else would I ask from God? Isn’t this fulfilling?!”
- Edwin Angote, East Africa Director
"The most fulfilling thing about this work is partnering with East African ministries that love Jesus and care deeply for their communities. I think it's a beautiful picture of what the global church looks like in action and I've gained a fuller picture of who God is by serving alongside my friends in East Africa."
- Katie Nelson, Sponsorship Coordinator
"The most rewarding part of my work with Lahash is that we get to see the lives of these children and students truly transformed. When I traveled to Rwanda in 2019 I met one of our students Anny and she was still maturing and figuring out who she was. I got to visit with her when we traveled to Rwanda in 2023 and it was such a joy to see how she had blossomed and was excited to make an impact on the world around her after completing her high school degree and going onto higher education for a degree in psychology."
- Jessica Ebersole, Administrative Assistant
"The most rewarding part of my job is hearing stories of lives that have been changed through our Sponsorship Program. Children's lives all across East Africa are being transformed for the better, and learning about Christ. I get to invite churches, individuals and communities to join us in this Kingdom work. What is more fulfilling than that?"
- Reilly Huey, Outreach Director
"It is such a joy to be a part of this team at Lahash! I’m so honored to serve alongside such Godly men and women who serve with passion, excellence, and kindness. The aspect that brings me the most joy is seeing all of the growth and transformation in Christ over the years! I especially treasure working alongside these team members and together seeing the kids in East Africa grow up to be such dedicated and inspirational young people who have a huge heart for God and the community."
- Dan Holcomb, Executive Director
"The most fulfilling thing about working with Lahash is that I know I'm working for something that matters. Even when the daily work gets tedious, I know it's making an impact in the lives of children and families who need the support. Getting to travel and see those kids in person makes it all even more real and exciting and inspiring!"
- Emily Helt, Sponsorship Director