Jesse is a pastor (graceinauburn.com), evangelist, founder of JustChooseHope.org, author, and a former professional soccer goalkeeper (played in Zimbabwe, Africa and Aberdeen, Scotland), . A tragic illness ended his soccer career. He was fighting for his life for one year, and it took ten years to fully recover. He discovered the indestructible hope of Jesus, greater than his challenges. The pain he endured fueled a new passion and purpose in his life. His focus has become empowering and encouraging people around the world with the hope of God. He didn't grow up believing in God and never expected to follow Jesus. At Dartmouth College in a religion class, he read the Bible for the first time, and it transformed his life. Jesse is also the chaplain for the Seattle Sounders and the under 20 men’s national soccer team.