David Youngren
"David Youngren" is a Sweden-born international teacher, author, and philanthropist. Before moving to the United States in 2005, Youngren served as a Christian Pastor of World Harvest Church (Oshawa, ON), and Niagara Celebration Church (St. Catharines, ON) and was the President of World Harvest Bible College, Open Bible Faith Fellowship, and Harvest International Ministries. Youngren has staged Christian large festivals crusades in India, Russia, Albania, Ukraine, Tanzania, Colombia, and South Africa. Youngren claims to have experienced healing from cluster headaches during meditation in 2006 that led him on an evolving spiritual journey and a new direction in  his life and career. David is the founder of Juma’s World — a charity helping orphaned children in Africa. He is also the founder of the Path of Love Center (2021) that introduces people to nondual spirituality through resources, events, and spiritual community. Youngren is the author or co-author of six books, including Awakening To I Am Love (2019). David has also created numerous meditation resources, including the Amazing Life (available in English, Spanish, Dutch, and Swahili), and has created a number of films, such The Story (2012), The Story Recut (2013), and Africa Sing Me Your Song (2007 ). Biography. Youngren immigrated to Canada from Sweden in 1981 to attend college, and subsequently began full time Christian ministry, primarily in Canada in 1986. He would later travel to Russia, Africa, India and South America for large-scale outreaches. Youngren founded World Harvest Bible College and World Harvest Church in Oshawa, Ontario, Canada. Youngren served World Harvest Church as pastor for almost nine years. Youngren served a one-year term as president of Open Bible Faith Fellowship Canada in 2003 before moving to the United States in 2005 before moving to San Diego. Youngren hosted a radio program and a  television program called “Life Without Limits.” In 2006 Youngren began SaveAfricaNow and produced the documentary film “Africa Sing Me Your Song.” Youngren screened the film to audiences in 2007 and 2008. In 2012 Youngren released “The Story” which follows a group of volunteers as they travel to Tanzania to help orphans whose parents have died of AIDS. In January 2012 Youngren founded Gracewave Church in San Diego. In February 2016, Youngren resigned as Pastor due to his evolving beliefs and direction in life. References. Youngren, David, "Awakening To I Am Love: How Finding Your True Self Transforms Your Wellbeing, Relationships , and What You Do" (Anora Press, 2019)