Planting a Church

Hopegivers International chief operating officer, Viki Bloemker tells the story of how the Lord called her to the ministry. From a strictly military background to non-profit. This interview points to the way that God orchestrates things in our in our lives that sometimes only make sense when you look back and see what He has done. God wants to be first in our lives and calls for absolute surrender. The Lord works in mysterious ways!

Jr. Thomas is a humble servant of the Lord. He was brought to the ministry as a baby and was raised in the ministry. He serves Hopegivers International faithfully. He has many skills including photography and music. Jr.’s interview and his love for the ministry is sure to touch your heart!

Janboy is a nurse in India and has been selected to play soccer at the national level. He grew up in Manipur. When he was 13 years old, his parents traveled four days to a Hope Home. They were poor and were not able to protect him from the violence in the surrounding villages or give him schooling. Listen to Jangoi’s journey through heartache and homesickness and how the Lord has healed and filled his heart.

A story of how God called two students, Sandip and Phoebe, to His service. May we all learn from these young, brave soldiers of the Lord! Pray for the courage to take your familiar locations, faces, finances, and dreams and place them on the altar, as these students have demonstrated.  

Meet Emily Holland, Jay Holland’s wife! Emily shares her heart and experiences during a home dedication. Home dedications are wonderful celebrations of the work that the Lord will do with the Hope Home, church, or well. Listen to this heart warming recollection of the dedication. For more information visit hopegivers.org.

Meet one of our Emmanuel Bible College students, Aaron. He is interested in using music and animation to share the gospel. “Faith is the greatest gift I’ve ever had”. God brought light to his darkness. Listen to this episode to hear Aaron’s story. For more information on how to support the students in the bible college, visit hopegivers.org  

Pastor Emmanuel shares his story of rebellion as a pastor’s kid and how the Lord chased Emmanuel through his rebellion. His story is reflected in many homes throughout the US. Once Emmanuel submitted to Christ, he obeyed the Lord in baptism, and went to the Emmanuel Bible College. Listen to this episode to hear his story and see what he is up to now. For more information on our “Launch Campaign”, visit hopegivers.org    

Susan is an amazing Hope Home leader of 35 boys. She and her eight year old son are now in charge of their Hope Home after the tragic death of her husband. Her obedience and faithfulness in the ministry is encouraging and inspiring. She uses the story of her husband and son to share the gospel. Listen to this amazing story. If you are interested in learning more about the ministry of Hopegivers, please visit hopegivers.org.  

It is amazing how the Lord places a desire in the hearts of His children to serve others. Hopegiver’s Orphans are raising up future leaders who raise future leaders. Unless the Lord builds the house, those who build it, build in vain. May the Lord bring us more children and donors who would build them houses.      If you would like to sponsor a Hope Home, please go to www.hopegivers.org.  

God uses orphans in the bible and he is still using orphans today to change nations! “How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel”. The children who grow into men and decide to be pastors are the ones taking the gospel into villages that oppose the name of Jesus. Hear stories of the brave men and women who have lost their lives for the gospel. What beautiful examples of total surrender.       If you would like to donate towards pastor support, please go to www.hopegivers.org.