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Dr. Donna Leah Houpe is the First Lady and Executive Administrator of Harvest Church International Outreach and Faith Academy. She is a Louisianan by birth and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education from Southern University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. She also received a Masters Degree in Education from Louisiana State University. She recently received a doctoral degree in Christian Education from Faith Bible College.
Dr. Houpe is a devoted wife and mother to her loving husband and children. She is a strong example of the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31. Dr. Donna Houpe is a blessed woman of God, following His plan as she assists her husband in carrying forth the vision that God has ordained for Harvest Church. Her ministry, empowered by the Holy Spirit, has touched married, divorced and single women all over Kansas City and surrounding areas. She was led of God to start the National Gathering of Pearls Conference, which draws hundreds of women annually. She also actively leads our Women’s Ministry and many other areas of ministry.
Dr. Houpe possesses over 29 years of experience in educating children. Dr. Houpe has authored several literary works by way of poetry and inspirational writings. Her ultimate desire is to minister to children through publication of Christian children stories that God has placed in her heart throughout her life. Dr. Houpe wants every child's purpose and destiny to come to fruition with the plan of God for their lives.
Leah's House
Named after Dr. Donna Leah Houpe, Leah's House is Harvest Church's answer to the needs of a teenage mother. After a period of fasting and prayer, the vision for Leah's House was brought forth. Leah's House was established in 2003. It is a residential facility for single and teen mothers and their babies on delivery. The building has 26 bedrooms, 2 kitchens, classrooms, office space, and a chapel. During their stay at Leah's House, every young mother will receive faith-based training, life skills, shelter, food, childbirth education and gain moral fortitude and confidence in an atmosphere of hope, healing, and personal restoration. With skillful handling of the Word of God and applying it to the lives of those in need, Leah’s House will make an impact and influence the city of Kansas City for Jesus.
BUG Club
Straight from the heart of Dr. Houpe, the BUG Club is an outreach for girls’ kindergarten through 5th grade. The BUG Club is a necessary tool to help young girls build character and self-esteem, as well as learn how to effectively deal with peer and societal pressures. This program serves over 300 girls in 8 different locations and has been operational since summer 2008.
National Pearl Society
In an effort to help women refresh, refuel, renew and relax, Dr. Houpe started one of the nation’s fastest growing Christian Women’s Organizations, The National Pearl Society (NPS). NPS reaches out to every woman, is committed to bringing unity and desires to see others come to Christ. The purpose of NPS is to create a positive, energetic atmosphere every time women gather. NPS is a group of women who seek peace in their homes, families, and communities. NPS strengthens to bonds of sisterhood by building strong families, raising successful children, and embracing the love of our sisters in Christ.
The junior division of NPS is the Junior Pearl Society (JPS) for girls ages 10 and up. JPS is a Christian organization where young girls discover who they are and find their purpose in life. They have an opportunity to make new friends and build new memories that they will cherish for the rest of their lives. Each young lady is surrounded by godly mentors, who assist her in growing, maturing, and forming into a beautiful pearl as she participates in workshops, clinics, seminars, and field trips.
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