2019 GLOBAL CONFERENCE
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
FRIDAY

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.

SATURDAY

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.

SUNDAY

Main Session Videos

Spoken Word: Do Something
Lyndsey Dominguez shares an uplifting poem.

Barbara Porter– Continental Update
Barbara Porter provides a continental update on the impact HOPE worldwide is having in Latin America.

We Are Here
Harliem Salim preaches a powerful message to help us understand where we are and where we need to go.

Conference Closing
HOPE worldwide honors Shane and Sara Engel for their service and integral role in facilitating the conference.

We Are Here | HOPE worldwide
“We Are Here” are powerful words. 
 HOPE worldwide has a mission to change the world. 
Join us as we bring hope and change lives to those in need.  

(music performed live by the HOPE worldwide band 
– original performance by Alicia Keys)

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