Who We Are

LDJ Ministries, Inc. is an internationally recognized non-profit 501(c)3 that works directly with hundreds of at-risk youth across the world. Our organization was founded in 2019 by a group of volunteers in Jacksonville, FL that have a passion for children. We are starting our program in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe where we have seen a great need over the years for the youth of the area to have a safe place to come together and build community.
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Simply put, we are here to empower and support at-risk youth toward lifelong personal, spiritual, and emotional growth,  We hope that we can help these youth to be a part of their own community development.
Our office is located in Jacksonville, FL.

Meet Our Staff

Lisa Johnson

Executive Director
Lisa  Johnson, Owner of LDJ Life Coaching, LLC and Executive Director of LDJ Ministries, has years of experience working with  and coaching people. Lisa is a Certified Personal & Executive  Coach through the Coaching  and Positive Psychology (CaPP) Institute. Lisa has a passion for the people of Zimbabwe. She had done 5 trips to Zimbabwe since 2009. Lisa's has spoken at Conferences as well as a youth conference in Zimbabwe.

She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Psychology.  Lisa  is a seasoned  professional  with  over 20  years  of  international  experience  across  multiple functions  and  industries  working  with  and  coaching people.    Extensive  experience  in  nonprofit organizations;  to  include  startup,  funding, partnerships,  operations,  development  and  growth. Savvy  at  developing  key  relationships  that  blend community  &  nonprofit  organizations  with  local  city &  state  representatives  and  constituents. 

Lisa is an excellent communicator,  results  oriented,    and  a  disposition that  has  the  ability  to  handle  adversity  &  operate efficiently  in  high-pressured  situations. 

Lisa has a heart for hurting and broken people. She desires to see people be who God created them to be. She loves to encourage people and cheer them on their journey in life.

Shalisa Francis

Assistant Executive ​​Director

​Shalisa Francis is an attorney who currently practices in the Central Florida area. She has experience in employment law litigation, personal injury defense and PIP litigation. Shalisa obtained both her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Business Administration from Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University. She received her juris doctor degree from Florida State University College of Law.

Outside of her career, Shalisa thoroughly enjoys volunteering and global outreach. Specifically, she has a heart for at-risk youth. She was a long-time volunteer at the New Town Outreach and Daniel Kids before transitioning to the Central Florida area. She has been blessed enough to travel to Costa Rica, Haiti, Colombia, the Los Angeles Dream Center and Honduras on global missions trips. In August 2018, she visited Bulawayo, Zimbabwe for the first time and became enamored with the local church, youth and culture.

Shalisa strongly believes every youth deserves a stable and loving environment to thrive. Outside of her many activities, her guilty pleasure is a good Netflix binge.

Anya Denbow

Executive Coordinator

​Anya is a Community Engagement Manager at Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville, where she oversees volunteer recruitment and scheduling.


She graduated from Florida State University in 2013 with a degree in Actuarial Science and Finance. Most of her free time is spent serving at her church and local outreaches.


Anya has been on five mission trips since 2015 and has a passion for serving people. Three trips to Zimbabwe, one to Los Angeles, and one to Honduras. Anya’s favorite hobby is playing ultimate frisbee.
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Mulenga Chitongo, is 23 years old, originally from Bulawayo. I recently completed Bachelor’s Degree from Midland State University. Mulenga currently serves as a Project Assistant/Site Coordinator at LDJ Ministries, Inc as a part of Celebration Church Zimbabwe/Childcare Ministries.
She is passionate and faith-driven young woman, always filled with joy and positivity no matter the circumstances. She has a deep love for working with young people—engaging, mentoring, and creating spaces where they can grow. She also have a heart for stepping in wherever there’s a need, always ready to serve and support in any way she can.
Beyond work, she also enjoys traveling, sharing the Word of God with her peers, and testifying about the goodness of God. Mulenga has a love for nature, music, and graphic design. In her spare time, we will find Mulenga playing basketball, listening to music, or creating designs and edits.
She is excited to keep growing, learning, and making an impact wherever God leads her!
"Where there is no vision, the people cast off restraint;
​ But he that keepeth the law, happy is he." Proverbs 29:18 
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