Jeff has 34 years of public speaking experience at diverse events. From speaking at scientific workshops where he’s presented his research to sharing from the pulpit during Sunday morning church services, Jeff is no stranger to a microphone. He taught international development for a semester at Humboldt State University, spoke at missions conferences, taught at security conferences and military survival schools, and read at poetry slams.
He brings a wealth of unique experience to his speaking events, including 27 years of service as a missionary/humanitarian in Africa, as well as six and a half years as a hostage. He knows how to survive trauma and how to overcome its effects. The events that have shaped his life, as well as his faith, have given him a perspective that is fresh and challenging. Add on to that the ability to craft and deliver an engaging message, and you have a fine public speaker.
RECENT SPEAKING EVENTS:
- Lectures at the Royal Netherlands Air Force survival school in September of 2024.
- Lectures and panel discussions at security conferences for Samaritan’s Purse in May of 2024.
- Numerous church services in Humboldt County in 2024 and 2025.
- Radio and television interviews.
- Spoken word poetry events.
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PUBLIC SPEAKING VIDEOS:
Guest Speaker: Arcata First Baptist Church
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Listen to Jeff speaking from his heart about his life and time in captivity to the congregation at Arcata First Baptist Church in Humboldt County.
Continue ►Guest Speaker: Telios Christian Fellowship, Arcata, CA
- by Site Editors
Telios welcomes the Woodke’s as they hear Jeff’s first hand account of God’s faithfulness & the power of prayer.
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