Someone You Should Know

Celebrating Her Graduation and New Beginning • Juneteenth – June 20, 2026

Every woman has a story. Some stories begin with opportunity, while others begin with adversity. Tenika Lumpkin’s story is one of extraordinary resilience, unwavering faith, and the transformative power of God’s love.

Today, we celebrate Tenika as she graduates from the LifeSprings Ministries Program on June 20, 2026. As a mother of four and grandmother of one, Tenika has overcome challenges that might have caused many to lose hope. Instead, she chose to persevere, trusting God through every season of her life.

LifeSprings Ministries, a Christ-centered recovery and long-term transitional living program, provides women and children facing housing instability due to addiction, abuse, trauma, or financial hardship with a safe environment, life-skills training, supportive community, and opportunities for spiritual growth. For Tenkia, it became a place where healing, restoration, and renewed purpose could take root.

Throughout her life, Tenika endured childhood trauma, navigated the challenges of raising a child with disabilities, survived a violent assault, experienced homelessness, and struggled with feelings of unworthiness. Yet even in her darkest moments, God was preparing her for something greater.

One of the most remarkable chapters of Tenika’s journey came at the age of 40 when she learned to read. After years of carrying the hidden burden of illiteracy, she experienced a breakthrough that forever changed the course of her life. Today, she enjoys reading, journaling, and spending time strengthening her relationship with Jesus Christ.

When asked what resources helped her most on her journey, Tenika credits counseling for trauma and growing closer to God. Through faith, prayer, and the support she received, she found healing and the strength to move forward.

Reflecting on how her life has changed, Tenika shared:

“It changed every area of my life—financially, mentally, emotionally, spiritually, and within my family relationships. My relationship with God has grown deeper. I am transitioning into my own apartment, and God has truly shown up and shown out in my life. Won’t He do it?”

Today, Tenika is employed, preparing to move into her own apartment, and serving in a leadership role where she encourages and supports other women. Her journey has come full circle. The woman who once needed help is now helping others discover hope, healing, and purpose.

When asked about the impact the program has had on her future, Tenika’s outlook is filled with faith and expectation.

“My future looks bright. I am graduating, moving into my own apartment, and continuing to grow into the woman God created me to be.”

Her gratitude for the support she received is evident when speaking about her experience:

“LifeSprings helped change my life. I got to see the hands and feet of Jesus through the women who surrounded me with love and support. They wanted to see me succeed and grow. It is an amazing place to grow your relationship with Christ, and I wish there were more places like it.”

When asked what she would say to a woman who feels stuck, broken, or afraid to begin again, Jurah’s response is both heartfelt and powerful:
“Jesus loves you. I see you because I used to be you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. He can restore your soul, heal your heart, and give you a new beginning.”

As she celebrates this important milestone, Tenika stands as a powerful reminder that our circumstances do not determine our destiny. Through faith, perseverance, and God’s redeeming grace, every setback can become a setup for something greater.

Today, Tenika is not only celebrating graduation. She is celebrating healing, growth, restoration, employment, leadership, and a new beginning. Her story reminds us that God is faithful, transformation is possible, and hope is never out of reach.

Women’s Network Worldwide proudly celebrates Tenika Lumpkin Young as Someone You Should Know—a woman of courage, faith, resilience, and purpose whose testimony continues to inspire others to trust God, persevere through adversity, and embrace the future He has prepared for them.