Karl Hargestam

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Karl Hargestam
Born Sweden
Nationality Swedish
Citizenship American
Occupation Christian evangelist, entrepreneur, public speaker, director
Organization Joshua Campaign International, CityServe Network, and OCFEP (Once Chance for Every Person)
Spouse Jennifer Hargestam
Website
about.me/hargestam

Karl Hargestam is a Christian evangelist, entrepreneur, and public speaker.[1][2] He is also an executive director and founder of non profits.[3] He is known for his dedication to spreading the Gospel, pioneering mission work, and inventive strategies in the field of evangelism.[2]

Early Life and career

Karl Hargestam was born and raised in Sweden. At the age of 21, Karl Hargestam left his homeland of Sweden with the goal of reaching out to unreached people in Africa with the Gospel.[1][2][4] Currently, Karl resides in Bakersfield, California, and holds American citizenship.

Joshua Campaign International

Karl and his wife Jennifer founded "Joshua Campaign International", an innovative mission and evangelism initiative with a central goal of offering "One Chance for Every Person" to encounter the Gospel message.[1][2][4] The Joshua Campaign is an organization that collaborates with various Christian churches, denominations, associations, ministries, and movements worldwide.[5]

Karl Hargestam's ministry is the scope of his evangelistic endeavours. His crusades have attracted gatherings that surpass 300,000 attendees during a single service.[2][4] These occasions have also contributed to the establishment of numerous churches, resulting in an impact on various communities across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.[1][4]

CityServe

Karl Hargestam holds the position of Executive Director at CityServe.[6][7][8] This organization works in collaboration with churches and community leaders to provide resources and build relationships for transformative impact.[9]

CityServe has been engaged in providing assistance to Ukrainian refugees, reflecting its commitment to global humanitarian efforts.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16]

The organization expanded its activities into Central America with the establishment of CityServe Costa Rica, highlighting its broader outreach efforts.[14]

CityServe's initiatives include eviction prevention programs and rental relief efforts, demonstrating a commitment to community well-being.[17][18][19][20][21]

Food Box Program

The USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program is an initiative established under the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.[22][23][24][25] The program aims to distribute fresh and nutritional food to those in need, facilitated by partnerships between USDA-approved suppliers, nonprofit organizations, and local churches or points of distribution (PODs).[22][24][26]

CityServe, a collaborative network of churches, is involved in this effort, serving as a HUB to coordinate the distribution process.[23][26] Through this program, food boxes containing fruits, vegetables, dairy, and meat are delivered to PODs, which then distribute them to vulnerable communities.[22][23][24][25]

Humanitarian Efforts

Karl Hargestam has been involved in humanitarian endeavors:

  • He has played a role in CityServe's global projects in locations such as Turkey, Syria, Ukraine, and Costa Rica.[10][11][13][14][15][16]
  • Karl played a key role in CityServe's mission in Ukraine, where the organization provided relief to those affected by ongoing conflicts.[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][27][28]

Working with PMI Foods, Karl's collaboration facilitated meal provisions for Ukrainian refugees.[13][16][29] CityServe's partnerships, including one with the New York Jets, have also bolstered humanitarian efforts in Ukraine.[30]

Digital Initiative

Karl's interest in leveraging technology for humanitarian outreach led to the creation of OCFEP Digital. He has also contributed to various applications, including HUB, POD, HERO, and the OCFEP app.[31]

Authorship

Karl Hargestam is an author of various Books, which cover topics and reflect his insights to humanitarian causes. These include:[32][33]

  • "The Assignment: Journey To The Extreme: VOL 1"
  • "Path Unveiled: The Assignment: Vol. 2"
  • "Mission One Eleven: The Core"[34][35][36][37]
  • "The Assignment Workbook"[34][35][36]
  • "The Assignment"[34][35][36]

Recognition

Karl has appeared as a guest on multiple podcast episodes, including one featured on the King Ministries podcast.[38][33]

His ideas have been cited in articles from a range of sources, such as Bakersfield, KMPH, Visalia Times-Delta, The Sun-Gazette, among others.[39][17][18][40]

Personal life

Karl Hargestam is in a marital partnership with Jennifer, and together, they have a family of four children.[1][6] He is credited as a producer, notably recognized for his involvement in the TV series "The Assignment: Ethiopia (2013)".[41]????

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Hargestam, Karl. "Karl Hargestam on about.me". https://about.me/hargestam. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Karl Hargestam: books, biography, latest update" (in en-us). https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karl%20Hargestam/author/B00IIVNT1K/about. 
  3. ↑ "Leadership Team" (in en-US). https://cityservenetwork.com/about-us/leadership-team/. 
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "Joshua Campaign Crusades - OCFEP" (in en-US). 2021-08-24. https://ocfep.com/joshua-campaign-crusades/. 
  5. ↑ "About us | Joshua Campaign" (in en-US). https://joshuacampaign.com/about-us/. 
  6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Pastors" (in en). https://canyonhills.com/pastors/. 
  7. ↑ Cochran, Richard D. Hunt/Crissy. "CityServe Network, Housing Authority, Awarded $29.9M To Develop Housing For Area's Most Vulnerable" (in en). https://www.klove.com/news/faith/cityserve-network-housing-authority-awarded-29-9m-to-develop-housing-for-areas-most-vulnerable-28913. 
  8. ↑ "Ukraine in Crisis: How the Church is Responding (74) | cityserve" (in en-US). https://cityserve.us/2022/03/08/ukraine-in-crisis-how-the-church-is-responding/. 
  9. ↑ "Our Leadership" (in en-US). https://cityserve.us/about-us/our-leadership/. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Kern County In Depth: CityServe’s mission of service in Ukraine" (in en-US). 2022-09-12. https://www.kget.com/kern-county-in-depth/kern-county-in-depth-cityserves-mission-of-service-in-ukraine/. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 "Kern County charity organizes relief effort for the people of Ukraine" (in en). 2023-02-21. https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/kern-county-charity-organizes-relief-effort-for-the-people-of-ukraine. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "CityServe housing project to start construction" (in en-US). 2023-07-23. https://news.yahoo.com/cityserve-housing-project-start-construction-190300672.html. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 "PMI Foods teams up with CityServe International, donates 100,000 meals to displaced Ukrainian refugees | The National Provisioner" (in en). https://www.provisioneronline.com/articles/113186-pmi-foods-teams-up-with-cityserve-international-donates-100-000-meals-to-displaced-ukrainian-refugees. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 V, JM (2023-04-12). "CityServe International launches CityServe Costa Rica" (in en-US). https://missionsbox.org/press-releases/cityserve-international-launches-cityserve-costa-rica-the-organizations-first-presence-in-central-america/. 
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Lindsay, Shelby. "New York Jets Follow Jesus' Lead, Aid Faith-Based Groups in Ukraine" (in en). https://www.charismanews.com/culture/89953-new-york-jets-follow-jesus-lead-aid-faith-based-groups-in-ukraine. 
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 "PMI Foods Donates 100,000 Meals to Ukrainian Refugees | News". https://www.specialtyfood.com/news/article/pmi-foods-donates-100000-meals-ukrainian-refugees/. 
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 Hawkins, Stephen (2021-03-16). "CityServe Network launches eviction prevention initiative in Tulare County" (in en). https://kmph.com/news/local/cityserve-network-launches-eviction-prevention-initiative-in-tulare-county. 
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 Romero, Sheyanne N.. "Need help navigating the COVID-19 Rent Relief program? This county partner can help" (in en-US). https://www.visaliatimesdelta.com/story/news/2021/04/07/need-help-navigating-covid-19-rent-relief-program/7092358002/. 
  19. ↑ "CityServe Nonprofit to Play an Essential Role in USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program: 347,000 Food Boxes to be Delivered Monthly Across the Nation" (in en). https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/cityserve-nonprofit-to-play-an-essential-role-in-usda-farmers-to-families-food-box-program-347-000-food-boxes-to-be-delivered-monthly-across-the-nation-1029222180. 
  20. ↑ "CHURCHES HELP PREVENT EVICTIONS | CityServe working with Connect Church to get relief to renters and landlords" (in en). 2021-04-14. https://www.vcreporter.com/news/churches-help-prevent-evictions-cityserve-working-with-connect-church-to-get-relief-to-renters-and/article_9349aa87-c339-5af5-8b90-921cf0fa8040.html. 
  21. ↑ Beasley, David. "Bakersfield organization helps landlords, tenants with rental payments: 'No one should lose their home'" (in en). https://kernvalleysun.com/stories/613449450-bakersfield-organization-helps-landlords-tenants-with-rental-payments-no-one-should-lose-their-home. 
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 22.2 "CityServe nonprofit to participate in USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program" (in en). 2020-05-20. https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/cityserve-nonprofit-to-participate-in-usda-farmers-to-families-food-box-program. 
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 "CityServe Nonprofit to Play an Essential Role in USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program: 347,000 Food Boxes to be Delivered Monthly Across the Nation" (in en). https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/cityserve-nonprofit-to-play-an-essential-role-in-usda-farmers-to-families-food-box-program-347-000-food-boxes-to-be-delivered-monthly-across-the-nation-1029222180. 
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 24.2 [email protected], BOWEN WEST (2020-05-21). "Churches with CityServe will give food thanks to USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program" (in en). https://www.bakersfield.com/news/churches-with-cityserve-will-give-food-thanks-to-usda-farmers-to-families-food-box-program/article_a23971f2-9ba6-11ea-86ca-93bf58112656.html. 
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 Cochran, Crissy. "CityServe Nonprofit to Play an Essential Role in USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program" (in en-US). https://cityserve.us/2020/05/21/cityserve-nonprofit-to-play-an-essential-role-in-usda-farmers-to-families-food-box-program/. 
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 "CityServe Network Delivers Over 23 Million Pounds of Food to Families in Need from USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program" (in en-US). https://cityservenetwork.com/press/cityserve-network-delivers-over-23-million-pounds-of-food-to-families-in-need-from-usda-farmers-to-families-food-box-program/. 
  27. ↑ "PMI Foods to donate 100,000 meals to Ukrainian refugees" (in en). https://www.newfoodmagazine.com/news/167237/pmi-foods-to-donate-100000-meals-to-ukrainian-refugees/. 
  28. ↑ "Ukrainian Crisis | cityserve" (in en-US). https://cityserve.us/ukrainian-crisis/. 
  29. ↑ Foods, P. M. I.. "PMI Foods Partners with CityServe International to Donate 100,000 Meals to Displaced Ukrainian Refugees" (in en). https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/pmi-foods-partners-with-cityserve-international-to-donate-100-000-meals-to-displaced-ukrainian-refugees-301608657.html. 
  30. ↑ "Karl Hargestam - OCFEP" (in en-US). 2020-10-20. https://ocfep.com/about-us/our-team/leadership-team/karl-hargestam/. 
  31. ↑ "Communications and Media - OCFEP" (in en-US). 2021-08-24. https://ocfep.com/communications-and-media/. 
  32. ↑ "Karl Hargestam: books, biography, latest update" (in en-us). https://www.amazon.com/stores/Karl%20Hargestam/author/B00IIVNT1K/allbooks. 
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 "bookshop.org/contributors/karl-hargestam". https://bookshop.org/contributors/karl-hargestam. 
  34. ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 SAXO.com. "Alle bøger af Karl Hargestam - Saxo. Læs Lyt Lev" (in da). https://www.saxo.com/dk/forfatter/karl-hargestam_1420363. 
  35. ↑ 35.0 35.1 35.2 "Waterstones - Karl Hargestam". https://www.waterstones.com/author/karl-hargestam/1237458. 
  36. ↑ 36.0 36.1 36.2 ThriftBooks. "Karl Hargestam Books | List of books by author Karl Hargestam" (in en). https://www.thriftbooks.com/a/karl-hargestam/1083031/. 
  37. ↑ "Local father values mission work" (in en). 2014-06-11. https://www.californiademocrat.com/news/2014/jun/11/local-father-values-mission-work/. 
  38. ↑ "Karl Hargestam | One Chance for Every Person" (in en). 2022-09-30. https://kingministries.com/podcast-episodes/karl-hargestam-one-chance-for-every-person/. 
  39. ↑ HARGESTAM, KARL (2022-11-10). "Community Voices: Community makes it all possible" (in en). https://www.bakersfield.com/opinion/community-voices/community-voices-community-makes-it-all-possible/article_1b43701c-5fcb-11ed-a8df-336ae260fc86.html. 
  40. ↑ Staff, The Sun-Gazette (2021-07-21). "CityServe awarded Senate honor" (in en-US). https://thesungazette.com/article/business/2021/07/21/cityserve-awarded-senate-honor/. 
  41. ↑ "Karl Hargestam | Producer" (in en-US). https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5412265/. 

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