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Luke Hockenjos was on a fast track toward death until the Lord intervened and saved his life. After many years of drug abuse, running from the law, and alcoholism Luke decided he was ready to die. After being cut off on the interstate and a high speed chase, he pointed the nose of his truck toward the other vehicle and attempted to ram them off of a bridge. He heard the Lord say to him "This is not the plan I have for you, it's time for you to go." He put his truck in reverse and a few hours later stopped using drugs and surrendered his life completely to the Lord.
At this point in time, Luke was homeless with no money to his name. He began seeking the Lord and travelling wherever God led him, which was all over the country. This trip was totally unplanned but guided by the Holy Spirit. Each leg of the journey Luke met person after person who encouraged him, gave him a few dollars for gas, and sent him further on his journey.
Luke looked up the 100 largest churches in the United States and ended up at a church in Chicago, Illinois. When Hockenjos arrived at the church, he learned they were hosting a Celebrate Recovery meeting later that evening. Celebrate Recovery helps people break the chains of bondage to alcoholism, drug use and other addictions and dysfunctional behaviors. During the Celebrate Recovery meeting, Hockenjos said the Holy Spirit led him to a Casting Crowns concert in Georgia. Hockenjos arrived in the arena with the song “Overcomer” playing in the background. Hearing ‘Overcomer’ showed him that what had recently happened to him was really real. Luke had overcome that which Satan was chaining him to. Luke then continued his journey to more churches and more casting crowns concerts.
Luke finally returned to Ruston, Louisiana later that month and preached his first sermon in late 2014 at Unity Baptist Church in Oak Grove, Louisiana. “I was nervous and called my uncle and he said, ‘Son if you just give them Jesus, he will give you the rest,” he said. “It was at that moment that it took off. Through God’s faithfulness Luke continues a life free from bondage to sin. “Looking back on my journey, God provided what I needed when I needed it,” he said. “To this day I have been in full time ministry. I have never missed a bill.”
This life of evangelism would not be possible without the support of his wife, Olivia, who he married Feb. 24, 2018.
“In my life, Jesus and my wife are top priorities,” Luke said. “She supports me. The greatest thing about having her is she supports me but keeps me humble too. I’m on the road a lot. It would be hard to have a wife who was against what God has called me to do. She frees me up and allows me to do things, knowing that no matter what I would not put the ministry above her. I have such a wonderful life now and am blessed that God allows me to share the hope I found in Him with others, for His glory.”
Give Em' Jesus became an official 501c3 nonprofit entity on August 1, 2016. Since that time, Give Em' Jesus continues to grow and continue their mission "to reach the world with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ." We are able to carry this out through various ministries including a "text for a bible" ministry that allows anyone to text in for a free bible with their name imprinted to be shipped anywhere in the world. Other parts of the ministry include a vehicle ministry that has given away several cars, trucks, and even a camper and BBQ grill to organizations or people in need. A benevolence ministry that has supported hundreds of organizations and people in need through the purchase of hotel rooms, fuel cards, disaster relief supplies, and rehabilitation and recovery costs.
Give Em' Jesus operates solely off of donations from churches, businesses, and individuals. Through faithfulness and trust in the Lord, GEJ has never missed a bill and continues to grow and reach the world with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
For more information about the GEJ Ministry Opportunities, Click Here.
For more information about having Luke speak at your church or event, Click here.
For more information on a one time or monthly donation, please Click here.
At this point in time, Luke was homeless with no money to his name. He began seeking the Lord and travelling wherever God led him, which was all over the country. This trip was totally unplanned but guided by the Holy Spirit. Each leg of the journey Luke met person after person who encouraged him, gave him a few dollars for gas, and sent him further on his journey.
Luke looked up the 100 largest churches in the United States and ended up at a church in Chicago, Illinois. When Hockenjos arrived at the church, he learned they were hosting a Celebrate Recovery meeting later that evening. Celebrate Recovery helps people break the chains of bondage to alcoholism, drug use and other addictions and dysfunctional behaviors. During the Celebrate Recovery meeting, Hockenjos said the Holy Spirit led him to a Casting Crowns concert in Georgia. Hockenjos arrived in the arena with the song “Overcomer” playing in the background. Hearing ‘Overcomer’ showed him that what had recently happened to him was really real. Luke had overcome that which Satan was chaining him to. Luke then continued his journey to more churches and more casting crowns concerts.
Luke finally returned to Ruston, Louisiana later that month and preached his first sermon in late 2014 at Unity Baptist Church in Oak Grove, Louisiana. “I was nervous and called my uncle and he said, ‘Son if you just give them Jesus, he will give you the rest,” he said. “It was at that moment that it took off. Through God’s faithfulness Luke continues a life free from bondage to sin. “Looking back on my journey, God provided what I needed when I needed it,” he said. “To this day I have been in full time ministry. I have never missed a bill.”
This life of evangelism would not be possible without the support of his wife, Olivia, who he married Feb. 24, 2018.
“In my life, Jesus and my wife are top priorities,” Luke said. “She supports me. The greatest thing about having her is she supports me but keeps me humble too. I’m on the road a lot. It would be hard to have a wife who was against what God has called me to do. She frees me up and allows me to do things, knowing that no matter what I would not put the ministry above her. I have such a wonderful life now and am blessed that God allows me to share the hope I found in Him with others, for His glory.”
Give Em' Jesus became an official 501c3 nonprofit entity on August 1, 2016. Since that time, Give Em' Jesus continues to grow and continue their mission "to reach the world with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ." We are able to carry this out through various ministries including a "text for a bible" ministry that allows anyone to text in for a free bible with their name imprinted to be shipped anywhere in the world. Other parts of the ministry include a vehicle ministry that has given away several cars, trucks, and even a camper and BBQ grill to organizations or people in need. A benevolence ministry that has supported hundreds of organizations and people in need through the purchase of hotel rooms, fuel cards, disaster relief supplies, and rehabilitation and recovery costs.
Give Em' Jesus operates solely off of donations from churches, businesses, and individuals. Through faithfulness and trust in the Lord, GEJ has never missed a bill and continues to grow and reach the world with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ.
For more information about the GEJ Ministry Opportunities, Click Here.
For more information about having Luke speak at your church or event, Click here.
For more information on a one time or monthly donation, please Click here.