You're Not Alone In Your Struggle

   We spent years multiplying churches before a friend pointed out that mobilization isn’t just part of our mission—it’s the heart of it.

   While many churches focus on mobilizing volunteers, we’ve always believed the church’s purpose is to equip its members for ministry in the world around them. 

   Our gatherings exist to prepare and empower people—from the front door to the ends of the earth. 

   Most won’t travel far, but all should be equipped to minister in their neighborhoods and workplaces. If we do that well, volunteers will be a natural byproduct, not the goal. And some will, indeed, reach the ends of the earth.

Two things, actually:

   First, I'm old (and experienced). I began as a youth pastor at age 19. Our kids planted a church in Mexico from California when I was 23. Ruby and I planted the first Hope Chapel in 1971 and did it again in Kaneohe, Hawaii, in 1983. Handed off to the next generation and planted in a movie theater at age 66 in 2013. Then "retired" to help others in 2018.

   Second, Ruby and I live off of Social Security and IRAs, so we don't need money that. Thus, we can offer almost everything on this site for free. We built it for you. 

   I cut back on live coaching to be a better husband in retirement.  My travels are only to work with Exponential (two trips per year), New Breed, and OCNWTR Churches take me to events within driving distance of San Diego. Ruby and I are still busy in Japan and Hawaii.