Hundreds of Entrepreneurs Converged for Information, Empowerment, Business Grants & Networking
HOUSTON, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Last week, Pastor Keion Henderson, founder of The Lighthouse Church and Ministries, along with his wife, Lady Shaunie Henderson, brought their vision of business and economic advancement, hosting hundreds of entrepreneurs at the Humble Civic Center for a landmark gathering of community, capital, and purpose.
In partnership with Third Coast Bank, Pastor Keion and Lady Shaunie are turning vision into action through education, community and awarding $10,000 in grants to local Houston small business owners.
The network currently has quickly grown to more than 1,400 members who participate in a curated monthly educational journey designed to support, develop, and elevate business owners at every stage of their entrepreneurial path.
At the heart of the Entrepreneurs network event, the first grants were awarded to five emerging business owners within the Lighthouse Entrepreneur Network Community.
The inaugural five small business grant recipients:
- New Waves LLC by way of Texas Prison Doula Program
- Lovie’s Pearls
- Choice Nation Academy
- C.O.P.E. (Conquering the Obstacles of Painful Experiences)
- HelprsHub LLC
“This is what happens when faith meets action,” said Pastor Keion Henderson, Founder and Senior Pastor of The Lighthouse Church. “We don’t just talk about access to capital; we create it, right here in Houston.”
“Every grant recipient represents someone who dared to believe in their vision,” said Lady Shaunie Henderson. “This network exists to make sure they never have to walk that journey alone.”
Bart Caraway, Founder & CEO of Third Coast Bank, spoke to the power of aligning financial institutions with faith communities to close the capital gap. “Houston is ranked number one in the country for minority entrepreneurs, and Third Coast Bank is proud to put real resources directly into the hands of the people building this city’s future.”
With Houston holding the top ranking in the U.S. for minority entrepreneurship, yet many business owners still facing significant barriers to capital, the Lighthouse Entrepreneurs Network continues to create access to funding, resources, and partners on the journey. From the solo dreamer to the seasoned founder, this is a space built to grow confidence, community, visibility, and legacy.
Something extraordinary is on the horizon for Houston. An unprecedented hub designed to empower entrepreneurs to grow, scale, and thrive. This is more than an initiative, it’s a movement. Stay connected as The Lighthouse Church Entrepreneurs Network prepares to unveil what’s next. An announcement is coming soon that you don’t want to miss.
For more information, visit tlhc.org and follow us on Instagram at @lhhoustonchurch.
About The Lighthouse Church
The Lighthouse Church and Ministries (TLHC) is a contemporary, multigenerational ministry led by Senior Pastor Keion Henderson and First Lady Shaunie Henderson. Founded in 2009, TLHC encompasses two rapidly expanding campuses in Houston, Texas, located in the North and Southeast sectors of the city, and the fast-growing online ministry – LH Nation. The Lighthouse Church offers weekly transformational teachings and biblically grounded principles to its 20,000 dedicated members, and over 900,000 global viewers from across the globe. With a mission to be a light that loves, lifts, and leads, TLHC is creating a space where biblical truths and cultural conversations awaken people to lead a life dedicated to seeking greater purpose.
About Third Coast Bancshares, Inc.
Third Coast Bancshares, Inc. is a commercially focused, Texas-based bank holding company operating primarily in the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Greater Houston, and San Antonio markets through its wholly owned subsidiary, Third Coast Bank. Founded in 2008 in Humble, Texas, Third Coast Bank conducts banking operations through 21 branches encompassing the four largest metropolitan areas in Texas. Please visit https://www.thirdcoast.bank for more information.
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