HOPE worldwide

Our recent global conference WE ARE HERE, from October 11-13, was a time of celebration, inspiration and dream realization as over 600 attendees from 23 countries gathered in San Diego to collaborate and spread the love of Jesus through service of all kinds to people around the globe.

If you wish to relive some of the life-changing moments from the conference, or if you were not able to attend and would like to access all the great content from the weekend, you are in luck! All of the classes, TED Talks and sessions are now available on this page.

Check it out and share with your friends! Zeal for love and service has not diminished with the end of this amazing conference. Today, God is accomplishing extraordinary things through men and women with humble hearts to serve. To people who need hope from the farthest reaches of the earth, let’s loudly proclaim “WE ARE HERE!”

MAIN SESSIONS / BREAKOUT CLASSES / WORKSHOPS

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Breakout Classes Audio

Connecting Your Church to the Community

Reese Neyland, Tony Fernandez

If your church disappeared, would your community notice?

Campus and Youth Leadership Workshop

Nadine Templer, Kelly Baldwin

Learn primary principles and best practices for becoming a change agent in your generational context.

Global Health Workshop

Dr. Kevin Broyles

Learn how God is radically transforming our world through innovative health services.

Communication / Media

Paul Frugé, Haley Schultz

Engaging our world with digital technology and messaging.

Nonprofit Fundamentals and Strategic Planning

Lyn Corbet, University of San Diego

In a constantly changing environment, nonprofits seek new strategies to develop traction in their organizations and communities.

Jesus and the Poor

Dr. Gregg Marutzky, Dana Perkins

Explore the full ministry of Jesus and be inspired to infuse service as an everyday characteristic of living out a Christian life.

Biblical Justice

Dave Malutinok, Nathanael Zroh

Learn sound principles in bringing together individuals, communities and social systems under the umbrella of Biblical Justice.

Global Service-Learning

Nadine Templer, Phil Steiner

Effective support to communities and individuals in emerging nations through service-learning trips.

Respect & Mutuality Part II: Neighboring Across Socioeconomic Lines

Rich Ruegsegger, Juanita Martin

How to build deep, mutually respectful relationships with people who are experiencing material poverty in ways that bring you both closer in your relationship with God and others.

Cultural Competency in Service

Charles Ham, Dr. Ben Barnett, Barbara Marbury, Barbara Porter

Cultural competence describes the ability of an individual or organization to interact effectively with people of different cultures.

Leading in Service

Georgi Stratton, Andy Erickson, Priscilla Sine Mal

Discussion and training on leadership skills needed to inspire and lead others to support our neighbors who are materially poor or in need.

University of San Diego Presentation on Metrics and Evaluation

Laura Detrick, University of San Diego; Dr. Marc Aguirre, Gloria Nkosi

Increasingly, nonprofits are being called upon by their stakeholders to provide “proof” that their programs are successful.

Main Session Videos

Conference Welcome

Wade Cook and John Mannel kick off the conference in an inspiring way.

HOPE worldwide Status & Scholarships

John Mannel and Paul Chacon discuss the status of HOPE worldwide and establish scholarships in recognition of key individuals.

Bob Gempel Tribute

Pat Gempel, HOPE worldwide co-founder, shares about Bob Gempel’s legacy and the power of loving people.

Bob Gempel | An Amazing Legacy

Thank you, Bob Gempel, for a life well lived. You brought hope to so many in need. May you rest in peace knowing your legacy lives on in the beautiful example you set for us all.

- HOPE worldwide

Javier Amaya – A Heart of Compassion

Javier Amaya delivers a powerful message on compassion.

Dr. Ben Barnett – A Hero’s Legacy

Dr. Ben Barnett shares stories of past and current heroes and their legacies.

Terri Loso – Continental Update

Terri Loso provides a continental update on the impact HOPE worldwide is having in the Caribbean and North America.

Mark Timlin – Continental Update

Mark Timlin provides a continental update on the impact HOPE worldwide is having in Hong Kong, Philippines, Taiwan, Papua New Guinea, Korea, Australia, Fiji and New Zealand.

HOPE worldwide Volunteer Awards

Volunteers are recognized for their outstanding service.

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Main Session Videos

Reese Neyland – TED Talk: Biblical Service

Reese Neyland delivers a powerful message on Jesus and the poor.

Therese Khawaja – Continental Update

Therese Khawaja provides a continental update on the impact HOPE worldwide is having in Lebanon and the Middle East.

Jane Whitworth – Continental Update

Jane Whitworth provides a continental update on the impact HOPE worldwide is having in Europe, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India and Nepal.

D.J. Sheutze – TED Talk: Reciprocal Missions

D.J. shares the impact that relationships have in our lives of service.

Joyce Tan – Continental Update

Joyce Tanprovides a continental update on the impact HOPE worldwide is having in Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore.

Christopher Lindfel – TED Talk: Social Entrepreneurism

Christopher Lindfel discusses the unique opportunities we have in our current digital age.

Carmen Hamilton – TED Talk: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

Carmen Hamilton discusses Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), trauma and supportive relationships.

Honorary Service Award

HOPE worldwide honors Gary and Karen Jacques along with Dr. Cornelia Haener for service in Cambodia and around the world.

Dr. Cornelia Haener | Truly Inspiring

Dr. Cornelia Haener is a Chief Executive Director at HOPE worldwide and has been leading our health care efforts for the past 20 years at the Sonja Kill Memorial Hospital in Cambodia.

Do you want to live a life of inspiration?

Breakout Classes Audio

Empowering Parents: Early Childhood Development

Dr. Marc Aguirre, Carmen Hamilton

Introduction and thorough description of Early Childhood Development programming.

Empowering Immigrant / Refugee Neighbors: English for Speakers of Other Languages

Walter Kotkowski, Janette Borjas

Learn proven strategies to transform communities through empowerment by learning English as a second language.

Inspiring Lifelong Change-Makers: HOPE Youth Corps, NYAC, Campus Clubs and GSI

Joshua Vett, Sahai Fleurant,Austin Wright, Lola Oke

Establish lifelong practices for becoming a change agent in your generational context.

Inspiring Lifelong Change-Makers: HOPE worldwide Scouts

Kelly Baldwin, Allison Middleton, Isabel Roman

Introduction and thorough description of HOPE worldwide Scouts programming.

Empowering Communities: Volunteer Corps / Community Service Brigades

Nadine Templer, Lori Kotkowski

Introduction and thorough description of HOPE worldwide Volunteer Corps and Community Service Brigades.

Protecting our Neighbors: Disaster Response and Preparedness

Charles Ham, Dave Tomlinson

Learn easy-to-implement strategies to prepare your loved ones, home, church and community in the event of an unforeseen disaster, natural or otherwise.

High-Impact Support to Underserved Youth: Saturday SPARK Academy

Eric Roberson, Maria Rollins, Amanda Sanders

Identify skills to effectively and strategically support underserved youth in our communities through the HOPE worldwide Saturday SPARK Academy Program or other efforts.

Respectful Service to Our Elderly Neighbors and People Experiencing Homelessness

Jane Whitworth, Dan & Elexa Liu

Explore best practices in respectfully serving and meeting the needs of our elderly and those displaced.

Engaging Youth in Service

Haley Schultz, Gabe Baker

An informative look into and lessons learned from the largest generation alive — the millennial generation — and how to maximize their compassion and conviction in sustainable service.

Becoming a Master Fundraiser

Russ Hargrove, Dr. Ken Lowey, Greg Taylor

Quick-start guide to fundraising and fundraising efforts.

Building Community Partnerships & Engagement: Consensus Building / Humble Inquiry

Ingrid Levine, Charles Ham, Shane Engel

Additional to maintaining relationships with community partners are skills in collaboration, consensus building and leading from a posture of learning.

Volunteer Mobilization 101

Nicole Cosulich, Kimberlee Potter

Learn the basics of inspiring, recruiting and managing volunteers for ongoing and relational support of our neighbors who are in need.

Pathway to Empowerment

Jillian Gillis, Eric & Amelia Foard

Practical discussion on transitioning individual and group charitable efforts from one-way giving to mutually beneficial support.

Main Session Videos

Dr. Mark Ottenweller Honoring

HOPE worldwide and Mark’s family honor Dr. Mark Ottenweller for an amazing 30 years of serving those in need.

Terri Loso – Continental Update

Terri Loso provides a continental update on the impact HOPE worldwide is having in the Caribbean and North America.

Dr. Marc Aguirre – Continental Update

Dr. Marc Aguirre provides a continental update on the impact HOPE worldwide is having in South Africa.

Water Filter Demonstration

Dave Tomlinson demonstrates a new water filter system made possible by HOPE worldwide’s new partnership with Wine To Water.

Walter and Lori Kotkowski Honoring

HOPE worldwide honors Walter and Lori Kotkowski for their leadership with the Community Service Brigades, and Walter preaches on having no needy among us.

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