Driven to Minister

Over the past 9 years, Bryan Sands (BA '01), church planter and former HIU Campus Pastor, supplemented his ministry as a part-time Uber driver. Bryan's "sanctuary on wheels" side hustle unexpectedly opened the door for countless conversations about faith, theology, and spirituality, which he shares in an article featured on the Christianity Today website.

Sands’ "chauffeur ministry" began in 2017, when he wanted some extra cash while his wife, Caz, took a breather from full-time ministry to be home with their daughters. At the time, Sands was a campus pastor for Hope International University in Fullerton, California. Every Friday night for a year, he left work and put the Uber decal on his windshield, roaming Orange County for eight-hour shifts.

“I think pastors everywhere should be doing some type of rideshare [work],” Bryan says. “We can get so insulated in our sphere.”

Welcoming Our Newest Royals!

Our Student Affairs and Admissions Departments teamed up to host a Royal welcome for more than 200 new undergrad students to the community of Hope during Move-In Day, New Student Orientation, and Welcome Week.

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MFT Program Celebrates 40 Years

The Marriage and Family Therapy Program at Hope International University recently celebrated its 40th Anniversary with a special evening bringing together alumni, current students, faculty, and friends of the program for connection, networking, and celebration.

The evening centered around the theme, Making Waves: Making an Impact One Ripple at a Time, honoring the lasting influence of graduates, faculty, students, and community partners on individuals, couples, families, and communities over the past four decades.

For 40 years, students have walked through the doors of Hope with a desire to make a difference. Faculty have taught, mentored, challenged, and encouraged generations of future therapists. And graduates have carried the knowledge, skills, and values they gained here far beyond the university—creating a ripple effect that continues to touch countless lives.

Meet Our New V.P. for Academics

Long-time Professor and HIU alumnus Dr. K.C. Richardson (‘92) succeeds Dr. Steve Edgington as our new Vice President for Academic Affairs. The two men worked closely for several months to ensure a seamless transition.

A member of the HIU community since 2007, Dr. Richardson has distinguished himself through excellence in the classroom and vital contributions to our faculty committees. He holds a Ph.D. from UCLA in the History of Religion, specializing in Early Christianity and the first- and second-century church.

20^th Annual Golf Challenge Scores Big for Students

DANA POINT, CA :: On Monday, August 24, Hope International University hosted its 20th Annual HIU GOLF CHALLENGE at the scenic Monarch Beach Golf Links overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Our generous sponsors and players teamed up to give nearly $50,000 towards student scholarships and departmental programs. To date, HIU’s tournament has raised more than $1,000,000 to benefit Hope students.

PURSUE is a FREE 2-day, 1-night event on the HIU campus for high school juniors and seniors to explore a calling into vocational ministry. This event helps students connect with like-minded peers, college students, faculty, and ministry leaders through teaching, prayer, worship, and discussion of ministry as a career and a calling.

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Meet Our New V.P. for Academics

20th Annual Golf Challenge Scores Big for Students

20^th Annual Golf Challenge Scores Big for Students