Gerd Hoppe

My Journey

I was born and raised in Germany. For many years, I successfully ran my own business. From an early age, I was fascinated by how people grow together, take responsibility, and achieve common goals. These experiences shaped both my professional career and my personal life.

Despite my professional success, I sensed that God was calling me to a different path.

A New Beginning

In 2014, my life changed completely. I sold my company and made the decision to follow Jesus Christ wholeheartedly. I then completed a two-year Bible program at Charis Bible College in Germany and continued my training with another year at Charis Bible College in South Africa, specializing in leadership.

There I learned how Christian ministry reaches people in a holistic way—through God's Word, practical help, and genuine love.

During that time, I also spent several months serving with a Christian organization in different European countries.

On the streets, in homeless shelters, and in many other places, I met people from all walks of life. I listened to their stories, prayed with them, and witnessed how God's love touches hearts and brings hope.

In South Africa, God also led me to places I will never forget: hospitals, schools, orphanages, and even regularly to a local police station, where I had the opportunity to share my faith. Everywhere I went, I encountered the same longing: people are searching for acceptance, hope, and genuine love.

These experiences have profoundly shaped my life.

My Ministry Today heute

Today, together with my wife Deborah, I have the privilege of leading the Light House Foundation and serving as pastor of Light House International Church in Łódź, Poland.

My heart is to reach people with the pure Gospel of Jesus Christ, to pray for them, and to accompany them on their journey with God.

Whether through books, sermons, podcasts, or personal conversations, my desire is to encourage people to know Jesus more deeply and to experience the Father's love personally.

John 13,35

"By this all will know that you are My disciples, if you have love for one another.

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My Heart

"I have experienced that it is not our words that truly change people, but the love of God. Everywhere I have met people—on the streets, in hospitals, schools, or prisons—I discovered the same truth: hearts open where people encounter the love of Jesus. That is why my desire is to point people to Jesus, pray for them, and share hope with them. The Gospel is not a religion but an invitation into a living relationship with God."

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