The Hope Plunge

Join us for an immersive experience with the Hope Academy model. Come visit our flagship urban, God-centered, classical school for the city.

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.

“I am so thankful for Hope Academy and Spreading Hope. The church where I previously served started a school in 2014 inspired by Hope Academy. I can’t imagine where Faith Academy would be today without their guidance.”

Doug Fern
Founding Head of School (2014-2023) - Faith Academy (Iowa City, IA)

K-12 education is an unparalleled missional opportunity in urban American cities. But how do you start a school? That was the question I had – and Spreading Hope Network gave us the answers. They provided the coaching, encouragement, resources, and many other pieces we needed to plant an excellent Christian school in a low-income context. Kenosha Christian Academy wouldn’t be here without Spreading Hope.

Justin Denney
Head of School, Kenosha Christian Academy (Kenosha, WI)

Spreading remarkable, God-Centered education in the city