Jesse has a deep passion for families and has spent over 15 years providing encouragement and support to people in all nations. His work has been focused on building a multi-generational and multi-cultural church community and bringing content digitally through hope campaigns. Jesse earned his Bachelor's degree in psychology from Dartmouth College and went on to earn a Master's degree in theology. As a dad, one of the biggest joys of Jesse’s life is when his kids are flourishing, including with their faith.

Jesse knows what it's like to lose hope. His childhood dream and soccer career ended tragically in Africa. Fighting for his life for a year, it took ten years to fully recover. His faith deepened, and he discovered hope habits that were vital in his recovery. He believes the greatest steps forward can happen out of the worst circumstances. 

Pain can help us cultivate a new purpose. Jesse’s passion now is empowering people and has reached over a billion people with a message of hope, seeing lives transformed one person at a time. Hope is more of a certainty than a maybe, more of a foundation than a feeling, and more of a choice than a mystery. Hope is passed on from one generation to the next with love and truth.