History

Building Hope Ministries, Inc. (BHM) was birthed in March 2007 as a result of Michael Callahan's first India missions trip in 2006 and a burden laid on his heart by the Spirit of the Lord in February 2007 to reach out to the people of Andhra Pradesh, India; specifically the West Godavari District, in addition to the Hyderabad District.

From March 2007 through May 2007, a Board of Directors was formed for the ministry in addition to a praise and worship team known as The Project. In May 2007, BHM was incorporated in the state of Maryland.

Since its inception, BHM has been involved in two missions trips to India. The first of these two trips took place in June 2007. Most of the missions work took place in Eluru, Andhra Pradesh (AP), India and surrounding villages. Other ministry activity occurred in Hyderabad , AP, India. This trip was very strategic in nature as future plans were discussed for churches, schools, and orphanages. Most of the January 2008 missions trip was spent in Eluru, AP, India. During this missions trip, the Building Hope Children's Home officially opened. The highlight of this trip took place at the Church of God in Eluru as the children from the Esther Children's Home celebrated 100% sponsorship during the first annual Kingdom's Kids Festival.

Building Hope Ministries, Inc. is an approved 501(c)3, non-profit organization. This status was given to the organization during the first quarter of 2008.