*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.
“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.”
“We are living at perhaps the most opportunistic time in the history of our nation to expand accessibility and affordability for Christian Education! The community, resources, and momentum building through the work of the Spreading Hope Network is intersecting perfectly with two key opportunities: the rapid expansion of school choice along with heightened desires from families to align their children’s education with their faith and values!”