*FYI - We're now calling Plunges "Discovery Events." Changes coming!
God gave Russ the courage to quit his job and start a school for his inner-city neighbors.
Called to start a God-centered school in your city?
First step? Join us for a Plunge!
Spreading Hope Network hosts immersive experiences at Hope Academy to showcase our successful school model.
We call these Plunges!
Download our Plunge PDF for the full scoop on these events.
Upcoming Dates
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We're eager to welcome you into the movement.
“For years we had been praying about starting a classical Christian school for under-resourced families in Oklahoma City. We were unsure how to start without significant tuition revenue, and Spreading Hope Network came at just the right time. They coached our team in many elements of a start-up school and set us up for a sustainable funding strategy. We opened in 2019 with 40 students.”
“If it weren’t for our visit to Hope Academy and all the coaching we received from Spreading Hope Network, we may never have had the confidence to follow God’s lead in doing the crazy work of starting a school. The Lord provided abundantly, and we launched in 2019 with grades K-2. Today, we serve nearly 100 students in grades K-6.”