The theme of the conference was "BUILDtogether" and the speakers and discussions challenged the Elders, Evangelists, Teachers and lay leaders to love God, love people and allow the Spirit to lead the building of the church.

Margaret Chipunza is the CFO of one of the best banks in Zimbabwe, a wife, mother, and a devoted servant in her local church.

Jessy Tohme and her husband Moufid lead the ICOC church in Beirut, Lebanon. She shares the powerful story of her life and the challenges she’s faced while growing up and raising a family in Lebanon.

After an extraordinary 30 years of service, Dr. Mark Ottenweller's tenure with HOPE worldwide is coming to a close. While we are happy for Mark to devote more time to his family and other passions, we are very sad to see him go. His reputation for compassionate service spans three decades across dozens of countries. His groundbreaking work will live on in the communities he served for generations to come.