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Luke 15
Rochester, NY · EIN 882417887 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · Micro (<$100K) · luke15.net
revenue
$89K
expenses
$49K
net assets
$81K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

EVANGELISM, OVERSEAS MISSION, EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

Luke 15 is a Christian mission organization focused on evangelism, discipleship, and outreach to unchurched teenagers in Eastern Europe, particularly Belarus, the Baltic states, and Ukraine. The organization trains and equips local churches and Christians to engage in evangelism through relational mentorship, youth outreach, and humanitarian aid. It was founded by Mark and Lera Hamilton, who have over 20 years of mission experience in the region.

named programs · 9 · from sources

What they call their work

Camping
Hosts youth outreach, discipleship, training, and family camps that combine adventure, teaching, and relationship-building to deepen faith.
Church Missions
Partners with churches in the U.S. and globally to inspire and train congregations in local and global outreach.
Creative Ministries
Offers creative workshops led by Lera Hamilton to help churches use artistic gifts for discipleship and outreach.
D2E (Discipleship to Evangelism)
Trains and equips Christians to share their faith and lead others to follow Jesus Christ.
Furlough Vehicle
Provides a vehicle for missionaries on home assignment to reduce financial and logistical stress during furloughs.
Humanitarian Aid
Provides physical assistance such as food, clothing, and Christmas gifts to families and orphans in crisis areas, primarily in Belarus and Ukraine.
T.I.L.L (Training Indigenous Leaders Locally)
Mentors university students in Eastern Europe to become local leaders who can help their churches reach unchurched communities.
Women's Ministry
Provides encouragement, support, and teaching to women facing challenges to identity and family life.
Youth Outreach
Trains staff and volunteers to build friendships with unchurched teenagers in their neighborhoods as a foundation for spiritual mentorship and gospel proclamation.
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Christian Leadership & Discipleship Training 2 activities
    • Creative ministry and workshop leadership training
      Conducts creative workshops for churches led by Lera Hamilton and trains others to lead similar creative ministries that support evangelism and spiritual engagement.
    • Evangelism training and equipping
      Trains and equips Christians, university students, and local volunteers in evangelism and outreach; provides mentoring to develop indigenous leaders who can support community and church-based evangelism efforts.
  • Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
    • Humanitarian aid and practical assistance
      Provides physical and practical humanitarian assistance in response to emerging crises, including distribution of clothing, food, and Christmas gifts to families and orphans; conducts annual workshops in orphanages and supports community-based aid programs in Belarus, Lithuania, Estonia, Latvia, and Ukraine.
  • Missionary Support Services 1 activity
    • Overseas mission support and partnership
      Partners with overseas missionaries and mission organizations to advance Christian ministry globally, including providing practical support such as vehicle access during furloughs to reduce costs and stress of home assignments.
  • Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 1 activity
    • Youth evangelism and discipleship programs
      Conducts youth outreach through mentorship, friendship-building, and weekly proclamation events to communicate the message of Jesus Christ; runs youth camps, adventure events, master classes, and group discussions focused on discipleship and spiritual development.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$88K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6971%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$49K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$35K
balance sheet
Total assets$81K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$81K
2 years on record · 2022–2025 · YoY revenue +2775.2%
relationships · 4

Who they work with

  • Churches Partner — Partners with churches to train and equip them for local community outreach.
  • Lera Hamilton Partner — Leads creative workshops for churches and trains others in the ministry's creative outreach.
  • Young Life Partner — Mark and Lera Hamilton pioneered Young Life ministry in Belarus and Lithuania as part of their work connected with Luke 15.
  • Young Life Partner — Mark and Lera worked with Young Life to establish its presence in Belarus and the Baltics.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Church-Based Equipping for Outreach
    methodology: church-based_capacity_building
    By training and strengthening local churches and Christian communities, we amplify gospel reach and sustainable evangelism because empowered local bodies are more effective and culturally embedded in their contexts.
  • Integrated Faith and Mission Engagement
    methodology: integrated_mission_and_education
    By combining evangelism, discipleship, and practical service within a unified spiritual framework, we advance God's kingdom globally and locally because holistic ministry deepens impact and authenticity.
  • Relational Evangelism
    methodology: relational_evangelism
    By building personal, unconditional friendships with non-Christians—particularly through neighborhood engagement and shared life experiences—we create influence and trust that make faith tangible, leading to greater openness to gospel messaging and discipleship.