About Us
Founders
We fell in love with Zambia years ago! Through our time living in Zambia, adopting children from Zambia and doing mission work here our hearts are and will always be bent to this beautiful country and its people. Our families were actually brought together because of this amazing country. In the summer of 2018 we were a part of summer camp for high school girls in Zambia and became painfully aware of the plight of young school girls who find themselves pregnant. God burdened our hearts for these girls and a vision was born. Today we are excited about Kharis House and all that God will do in the lives of His girls.
We would love for you to join us on this amazing adventure.
Jamie and Kari McGinn and Family, Co-Founders Orlando, Florida
Robert and Sandy Spengler, Co-Founders Houston, TX
Our Partner
Kharis House is an approved ministry of Lifesong for Orphans. Thanks to TMG Foundation and key partners, Lifesong's fundraising and administrative costs are covered. 100% of your received donation will directly support Kharis House.
Lifesong comes alongside ministries to reach more orphans and vulnerable children with the Gospel. Through years of global orphan care and ministry experience, they have developed tools and processes that make it easier for ministries to focus on serving. All of the services they provide are at no cost to Kharis House.
Lifesong for Orphans, Inc. is a section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt ministry.
Board of Directors
KARI MCGINN
Co-Founder, Kharis House Initiative
SANDY SPENGLER
Co-Founder, Kharis House Initiative
ANDY LEHMAN, CCNL
Vice President, Lifesong
JAMIE MCGINN
Chief Financial Officer, VaxCare LLC
ROBERT SPENGLER
Project Director, Unified Building Sciences, Houston, TX Office
Bernadette: Teacher Fun Fact: Loves adventures with her husband hiking in the bush, joking and laughing.
Ruth: House Mentor Fun Fact: Ruth has 3 children and playing with the KH babies. She also loves gospel music.
Ignacio: House Mentor Fun Fact: Loves laughing with her friends and family and loves playing with kids.
Edwin: Campus Caretaker and Security Fun Fact: Edwin’s last name means roaring lion. So KH has a roaring lion protecting us each night.
In Country Staff
Timothy: Campus Caretaker and Security Fun Fact: Timo has 5 children and loves Zambian gospel music.
Mr. Chilishe: Teacher Fun Fact: Mr Chilishe enjoys collecting wild fruits. Loves large, loud, crowded football (soccer) games
Wendy: House Mentor Fun Fact: Wendy loves cooking traditional Zambian meals and spending time with her two grandchildren.
Lloyd: Campus Assistant Fun Fact: Lloyd is married to Precious and has 3 children. He is on the praise team at church and loves watching movies with his family.
Hellen: House Mentor Fun Fact: Hellen loves to bake, working with babies, children’s ministry and teaching Sunday school.
Maureen: House Mentor Fun Fact: Maureen enjoys gardening, reading the Bible, gospel music and riding bicycles.
Lubasi: Director of Operations Fun Fact: Lubasi enjoys taking walks, playing soccer and listening to gospel, R&B and worship music.
Nachiso: House Mentor Fun Fact: Nachiso loves vanilla ice cream with sprinkles and movies. Her favourite movie is War Room.
Jackson: KH Pastor/Education Coordinator Fun Fact: Jackson is a family man, married to the amazing Lizzy and has 2 boys. Jackson leads worship at his church and enjoys working with the youth.
Roydah: Campus House Keeper Fun Fact: Coming Soon
Coach Francis: Fitness Instructor Fun Fact: Coach grew up in Denmark as the child of the Zambian Ambassador to Denmark. Coach loves baseball and all things health and fitness
Veronica: House Coordinator Fun Fact: Veronica loves coffee, baking and cooking. Her favorite cake flavours are chocolate and red velvet. She is also an entrepreneur. She sells cakes and has a clothes shop.
