Rob Hoskins
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Rob Hoskins (born May 18, 1965) is president of OneHope.
Biography[edit]
Early life[edit]
Born to missionary parents Bob and Hazel Hoskins, Hoskins was born in Bangor, Maine and has lived in Lebanon, France, California and Florida. He attended the American International School for his primary education in Lebanon, International Lycee for junior high school in France and Westminster Academy for senior high school in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.[1]
Career[edit]
According to OneHope under Hoskins’ leadership they have worked in over 179 countries and translated their programs into over 100 languages. Rob may be best known for open-handedly sharing research—he has launched multiple global research studies to forecast trends then spearheaded massive partnerships and initiatives such as Bible App for Kids with YouVersion, Lead Today with John Maxwell and EQUIP, and Vision 2030.[2]
Since 2004, Rob has been President of OneHope, Inc. Rob has served with numerous networks in various leadership capacities including the Forum of Bible Agencies International (FOBAI), Chair of the Strategy Working Group with the Lausanne Movement, and chair of the board at Oral Roberts University (ORU). Rob presently serves as the Senior Advisor to the World Evangelical Alliance (WEA). Hoskins is an ordained general-appointed missionary of the Assemblies of God Church.[3]
Research[edit]
In 2007, Hoskins was instrumental in launching a 44-country research initiative named Spiritual State of the World's Children, so that OneHope could learn more about the unique needs, experiences and social traditions of children and youth around the world,[4][failed verification] including the United States.[5]
Over the course of 4 years, more than 152,000 13- to 19-year-olds on 5 continents answered questions about their life. The research was collected by the Metadigm Group.[6]
Hoskins decided to make the research available for free so that other organizations may benefit from its findings.[7]
Publications[edit]
- Maxwell, John C. and Hoskins, Rob (2021). Change Your World: How Anyone, Anywhere Can Make a Difference. HarperCollins Leadership. ISBN 978-1400222315
- Hoskins, Rob (2014). MissioLOGICAL: Thoughts on missions, leadership and reaching the next generation.
- Hoskins, Rob (2012). Hope Delivered: Affecting destiny through the power of God’s Word. Passio. ISBN 978-1616386757
- Hoskins, Rob (2002). Then…Seeds of Spiritual Lineage. Book of Hope. ISBN 978-1890525705
References[edit]
- ^ Rob Hoskins ’83 Named 2017 Distinguished Alumnus. Westminster Academy, May 18, 2017.
- ^ "OneHope Leaders". OneHope.net. Retrieved 26 April 2013.
- ^ "World Missionary Directory". Assemblies of God. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Davis, James D (August 9, 2009). "World's Children Asked About Beliefs". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on March 3, 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Davis, James D (February 16, 2011). "Sex Before Marriage? Teens are Ambivalent". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on February 20, 2011. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ Rile, Jennifer (July 29, 2009). "Ministry Reveals Disturbing Statistics on World's Youth". Christian Post. Retrieved 19 March 2013.
- ^ "Findings to be released at no cost". Mission Network News. August 6, 2009. Archived from the original on November 11, 2018. Retrieved 19 March 2013.