Silhouettes of six people standing outdoors at sunset, making peace signs and gesture poses against a bright sun and distant mountains.

Hope For Life 2025

“Find Hope. Find Community.

Experience Life-Changing Messages in Morro Bay.”

A black and white line drawing of a mountain with water and the words "Hope for Life" below it.

When: Friday, September 26 – 6:30 pm – 8 pm

Saturday, September 27 –

Morning – 9:00 am – 10:30 am

Evening – 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

Where: Morro Bay Veteran’s Hall 209 Surf St, Morro Bay, CA 93442

For more information call – (805) 464-1639

Light refreshments served at each speakers presentation.

RSVP Now

Testimonials from last years Hope For Life event

 It was good to see a cooperative assembly of believers in the Lord, a diverse group from several different local church congregations.  Even if all of us don't see eye-to-eye on all topics and issues, it is gratifying to know that those attending were interested in participating in a common cause for the Lord, striving toward a common goal.

—Randy E.

"I highly recommend the "Hope for Life" event.

It had inspiring speakers that connected to the audience. I appreciated seeing several biblical concepts discussed about Jesus Christ and the church come together for Jesus. A novel and great idea to have it at a neutral site."

—John W.

Wow! What an event! Six churches came together to preach Jesus. Speakers from different churches were great. People all around were commenting on how nice it was to see the churches come together! 

—Vicki A.

A man speaking on stage with arms outstretched, standing near a wooden podium, behind a large colorful stained-glass style mural, with musical instruments and blue lighting in the background. A screen displays a message about God's opinion and freedom.

Speakers:

Steve Ridgell – Abilene, TX
Friday Evening – “The Jesus Journey”
Saturday Evening – “The End of the Story that Never Ends”
Daren Pitcher -Bakersfield, CA Saturday Morning - “Building Bridges, Not Walls”

Steve Ridgell, Speaker

A middle-aged man with light brown hair and blue eyes, smiling outdoors with blurred greenery in the background, wearing a dark striped collared shirt.

Daren Pitcher, Speaker

Steve Ridgell loves Jesus and he loves people. He is a gifted, humorous, and passionate speaker. He spends his time motivating, equipping, and inspiring Christians to share the good news of Jesus. In addition to his work as the U.S. Director of Evangelism for the Herald of Truth, Steve is a popular speaker for seminars, retreats, men’s conferences, and special Sundays.

Author of Can I Tell You a Story. His most recent book is Wounds into Scars. He and his wife Marsha enjoy hanging out with their five grandkids and Steve wishes he had time for hunting, fishing, and sports.

Darin has served congregation from the Central Coast to the Central Valley, from a church plant in Rancho San Diego to congregations in Southern California. He currently serves as the District Superintendent of the Central California District of the Nazarene, which is made up of 63 congregations.

His trivia fact was that he preached his first sermon on a missionary trip to Mexico. His wife Amy is from Pismo Beach. He worked locally in Los Osos for years. Daren loves to surf and has many years of experience coaching volleyball and golf in high school settings.