Impact Summit 2025 is your opportunity to explore this invitation to something more. We’re bringing together an inspiring lineup of speakers who embody the spirit of going beyond. 

Through their personal, introspective stories, you’ll discover how they navigated challenges and took the pivotal next step to embrace their full potential. Prepare to be moved, motivated, and equipped to unlock what’s next for you. This year’s Impact Summit is better than ever! You’ll gain insights from those who’ve embraced their journey and found more.

Tim is the Founder and CEO of Many Hands, an international non-profit built on a powerful, self-sustaining model of transformation. He architected the organization’s unique “virtuous cycle,” where purpose-driven thrift markets in Iowa fund long-term partnerships in forgotten communities abroad. In turn, immersive trips to these communities create transformed leaders who return to fuel the local mission, making the entire model stronger with each cycle.

Inspired by a life-changing trip to Haiti in 1998, Tim has guided Many Hands from a small association of churches to a global organization that has impacted tens of thousands of lives. His 2024 book on legacy, Standing on the Shoulders, became an Amazon #1 bestseller, with all proceeds benefiting mothers and children in Haiti.

A former business executive and a CITYVIEW Business Journal recipient of “Business People Who Made a Difference,” Tim dedicates his life to helping people unleash their God-given talents to be love in action. He and his wife, Catie, live in Pella with their two children.

Rob is a Jesus-follower, husband, dad, evangelist, speaker, podcaster, and recently an author of, Broken Still Chosen, a powerful story of realizing that even in your darkest hours, God still chooses you, and has a purpose for you. Having been diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy at age 5, Rob has a unique and relatable perspective on walking through adversity while holding onto faith. His authenticity connects with and encourages people from all walks of life. 

In 2001, Rob founded RISE Ministries, Inc. and in 2005 he launched RiseFest,  an annual Christian music festival in NW Iowa showcasing some of the nation’s top Christian artists and speakers. In 2022, Rob and the RISE team created RISE with Rob & Friends bringing singer-songwriters together for storytelling and music. Rob also serves as Chairman of the Christian Festival Association (CFA), hosts the podcast “Enjoying the Journey,” produces annual Christmas and Good Friday TV programs as well as “Stories of Strength,” a video series with real-life stories of overcoming adversity through Jesus. Rob has also received numerous humanitarian awards and has been featured multiple times on the National Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon. He and his wife live in northwest Iowa, with their three young adult children.

As Founder and CEO of Many Hands, a world-class international non-profit creating holistic community development, established in 2008,  Tim provides vision and leadership for U.S. and International operations, impacting 25,000 people in three countries and reaching over 200,000 people per year in U.S.-based business-as-mission retail stores. In 2024, he also became an Amazon #1 bestseller with his book, Standing on the Shoulders: A Legacy Story of a Father, a Son, and Life-Greatest Gifts, with all proceeds benefiting pregnant mothers and children in Many Hands’ First 1,000 Days Program.

In 1998, Tim joined a church group mission trip to help build a new school in Pignon, Haiti, changing his perspective on God’s global heart. Two years later, Tim made a covenant with God to be involved in Haiti in some way for the rest of his life. 

During his time in the for-profit sector, he established an association of Iowa churches working in Haiti, striving to share best practices and financial accountability. It became clear this association needed to become an official non-profit, turning into Many Hands. Tim served as President of the Board from 2008-2011. Prior to founding Many Hands and going full-time in 2011, Tim spent 10 years in the for-profit business sector, with experience in global strategies, global account management, IT sales and management, and financial planning.

Tim is an Iowa native and graduated from Central College with a Computer Information Systems degree and the University of Phoenix with a Masters in Business Management. Selected by CITYVIEW Business Journal as one of 20 business leaders making a difference in 2020, he dedicates his life to helping people release their God-given talent to be love in action. He writes a bi-monthly 3…2…1 Impact newsletter, conducts a monthly People for Impact Connection Call, leads hundreds of people on Impact Trips, and steps in as teaching pastor at multiple churches across the Midwest. Tim lives in Pella, Iowa, with his wife, Catie, and their two children.

After more than 13 years in the public school system in the Bahamas, Celekah joined Many Hands to help make a difference in Abaco. Celekah focuses most of her time running the ARK program at Central Abaco Primary School (CAPS). The Academic Recovery for Kids program focuses on bringing those children who have fallen 2-3 grade levels below their peers in reading and math up to where they should be. It’s a much needed program that is very unique in its approach. In addition, with the help of Many Hands, a library has been created at CAPS, allowing students to have access to both non-fiction and fiction books that are age – and ability – appropriate. Celekah has also been instrumental in the development and implementation of a monthly children’s Reading Picnic that engages children in the community to find their love of reading through fun activities.

Celekah is a testament to the transformative power of education and the profound impact passionate individuals can make. Her story, intertwined with the work of Many Hands, serves as an inspiration to all who believe in building a brighter future for their communities. 

Celekah and her family live in Abaco, The Bahamas.

Come for our General Sessions which ends at approximately 9:30am. And if you’re able, stay for our engaging Breakout Sessions. You choose the session(s) you want to attend.

9:45 – 10:15     Breakout Session 1

Voices from the Field
Go beyond the reports and connect directly with the heart of our mission in this candid interview with our team from the field. Join A.T. Holder, Doug Veenstra, Celekah Mills, and Tim Van Maanen as they share firsthand stories of breakthrough and challege from their work in Abaco and Haiti. This is your chance to ask questions and get an unfiltered look at how your partnership is changing lives on the ground.
Location: The Bridge

10:15 – 10:25     session break

10:25 – 10:55     Breakout Session 2 

• Track 1: Chatting with the CEOs
  Get a look behind the scenes with two founders who have built incredible ministries from the ground up. Join Tim Brand and Rob Roozeboom for a candid, unscripted conversation about the grit and grace required to build an organization that is “Meant for More.” Bring your questions for this rare opportunity to learn from two leaders who have navigated profound challenges and discovered the power of purpose.
  Location: The Chapel

• Track 2: Creating Partnerships that Work
  How can your church move beyond a short-term trip to create a truly transformative global partnership? Join Darin Wogen, Lead Pastor at Third Church, for a practical discussion on building healthy, long-term mission relationships that empower local leaders and ignite your congregation. Discover the keys to creating a partnership that is deep, sustainable, and a powerful expression of being ‘love in action’.
  Location: The Well (Lower Level)

10:55 – 11:00     session break

11:00 – 11:30     Breakout Session 3

• Track 1: Meant for More
  What are the secrets of people who are truly living a life that is “Meant for More”? For over three years, Many Hands’ Chief Development Officer, Tyler Kamerman, has interviewed dozens of inspiring individuals for his “Pursue Your Passion” podcast, seeking that very answer. In this session, Tyler distills hundreds of hours of conversations into practical, actionable principles to help you discover and pursue the purpose you were made for. 
  Location: The Chapel

• Track 2: From Scroll to Soul: Reaching 20-and-30 somethings through Impact
  How do you cut through the digital noise to reach the hearts of 20 and 30-somethings for the Kingdom? Pastor Danny Householder has built one of the most vibrant young adult ministries in Iowa by successfully engaging thousands of students at Iowa State University. In this session, learn his proven strategies to move this generation from a passive scroll to an active, impactful faith.
  Location: The Well (Lower Level)