Ryan Von Hoene

Hey! My name is Ryan. I’m a FOCUS missionary!

Where I serve

I am stoked to be returning to California State University Northridge now as team director! Go Matadors! My team mates are: Joseph, Yachelyn, and Angelika!

My Story

Growing up, I was raised in a good Catholic family, but I found myself going through the motions, thinking that was all there was to being in a relationship with Jesus. For most of college at Wichita State, I found myself living a double life. Living the secular world while keeping up the appearances of being Catholic. I thought that if I had my life together to get what I wanted and kept just enough of a relationship with Jesus, I would be happy. I found myself empty and searching.

I was a senior studying health science and preparing to apply to PA school. I was jarred by the words of a focus missionary telling his testimony. He said that his senior year he had his dream job locked in and was ready to start when he suddenly realized that he did not know God. He said that he “was almost a slave to the life I thought I wanted.” I was pierced and knew that I had to do something about this. He introduced me to discipleship, and the way of the heart through following the trailheads of desire which all lead back to Jesus.

I realized that the joy and beauty I was seeking in life is found in a deeply intimate relationship with Jesus Christ! I chose to work for a year after graduation to grow in my relationship with the Lord and better discern the path He was leading me to. I realized that the longings of my heart were for adventure, battle, and beauty. I found that I could live all of this out in the most epic way as missionary for Him! Taking a chance, I applied and I have never looked back. Jesus is Lord!

Your Impact

In answering this call, I have made the decision to rely on the spiritual and financial support of mission partners to help me in this mission. If you are interested in partnering with me to bring the hope of Jesus to college students please let me know of the best way to reach you! I can schedule an appointment to meet with you. I would be honored to have you on this mission with me!

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Host	Retreat Type	Start Date	End Date
Tulane University	Way of the Disciple	09/05/24	09/07/24
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Sanctifier	09/13/24	09/15/24
Parish Outreach	The Father’s House	09/16/24	09/18/24
Kansas State University	The Father’s House	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of Delaware	Rec	09/20/24	09/22/24
University of South Carolina – Columbia	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24
St. Francis University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Nicholls State University	The Father’s House	10/04/24	10/06/24
Northwestern State University	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
University of Memphis	The Father’s House	10/11/24	10/13/24
Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
Ohio State University	The Father’s House	10/18/24	10/20/24
University of Dallas	The Sanctifier	10/24/24	10/26/24
Central Connecticut State University	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Universidad de Monterrey	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
California State University – Fullerton	The Father’s House	10/25/24	10/27/24
Sts. Anne and Joaquim, Fargo, ND	Way of the Disciple	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Krems	Men’s	11/01/24	11/03/24
University of Mary	The Father’s House	11/08/24	11/10/24
DePauw University	Rec	11/08/24	11/10/24
Philanthropy Engagement	Way of the Disciple	11/15/24	11/17/24
University of Passau	Rec	11/21/24	11/23/24
Texas A&M University	The Sanctifier	02/07/25	02/09/25
FOCUS Greek Southeast	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Midwest	The Father’s House	02/14/25	02/16/25
Worcester Polytechnic Institute	The Sanctifier	02/14/25	02/16/25
FOCUS Greek Southwest	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
Wayne State University	The Father’s House	02/21/25	02/23/25
University of Illinois-Chicago	The Sanctifier	02/21/25	02/23/25
Queens College of the City University of New York	The Father’s House	03/07/25	03/09/25
Nicholls State University	Way of the Disciple	03/07/25	03/09/25
Grand Valley State University	The Father’s House	03/28/25	03/30/25
University of Northern Iowa	Way of the Disciple	04/03/25	04/05/25
University of Nebraska Lincoln	The Father’s House	04/04/25	04/06/25
Arizona State University	Men’s	02/07/25	02/09/25
University of Nebraska at Kearney	Rec	09/27/24	09/29/24