For I know well the plans I have in mind for you oracle of the LORD plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope. Jeremiah 29:11, NAB It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to Larry Oney, a permanent deacon for the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans, and the Chairman of HGI Global. I m sure you will find the same inspiration and hope in his story that has given comfort and counsel to thousands of people across the globe; from Europe to Africa to Brazil to Canada and throughout the United States. Greetings Please take a moment to look over the pages that follow to learn more about Deacon Oney and Hope and Purpose Ministries. If you would like to engage him for an event or media opportunity, please let us know. Many blessings, and thank you for your time and interest. The Hope and Purpose Ministries Team Appeared on EWTN Shows: Also Appeared on: Women of Grace with Johnnette Benkovic Focus TV The World Over with Raymond Arroyo Franciscan Radio The Choices we face with Ralph Martin Ave Maria Radio EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa Relevant Radio Crossing the Goal with Danny Abramowicz Redeemer Radio Bookmark with Doug Keck Franciscan University Presents with Michael Hernon, Dr. Martin, and Dr. Scott Hahn For booking availability and inquiries, please contact The Ministry Team at team@hopeandpurpose.org www.hopeandpurpose.org Author: Divine Mission: Finding Your Hope and Purpose Amazed by God's Grace, published by The Word Among Us Press Up, Faith! - God Loves a Faith that is Always Looking Up! Reflections on the Kingdom of God Co-Author: Preaching Jesus in the Time of the New Evangelization with Fr. Maestri
About Larry D. Oney It is with great pleasure that we introduce you to Larry Oney, a permanent deacon for the Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans serving at Divine Mercy Parish in Kenner, Louisiana. Deacon Oney is the Chairman of HGI Global. He lives in the New Orleans area with his wife Andi. Deacon Oney s dynamic preaching style and message of hope has led to hundreds of speaking engagements across the globe; from Europe to Africa to Brazil to Canada and throughout the United States. Over thirty years of experience making critical business decisions while helping to awaken the faith of others has uniquely equipped Deacon Oney to present lively, invigorating, knowledgeable, and Spirit-filled presentations. Actively involved in the community, Deacon Oney serves on the Board of Directors for Renewal Ministries and is a member of the New Orleans Chapter of Legatus an international group of Catholic CEOs and their spouses. Deacon Oney is the founder and president of Hope and Purpose Ministries. The mission of Hope and Purpose Ministries is to participate in the New Evangelization through preaching, teaching, leading retreats and parish missions, and helping people foster the baptism of the Holy Spirit. Hope and Purpose Ministries was created to teach, mentor, and inspire people for the purpose of building the Kingdom of God through evangelization, catechesis, and education. Furthermore, through Hope and Purpose Ministries, Deacon Oney is working to further the ministry of Jesus to proclaim the Kingdom of God (Matthew 10:7), encourage others that God has a plan and purpose for their lives (Jeremiah 29:11), and to help heal the brokenhearted (John 10:10b). In support of his mission, Deacon Oney is an experienced and prolific orator, who has spoken at hundreds of events and appeared on many EWTN shows; including: Women of Grace with Johnnette Benkovic, The World Over with Raymond Arroyo, The Choices We Face with Ralph Martin, EWTN Live with Fr. Mitch Pacwa, Franciscan University Presents, EWTN Bookmark, and Crossing the Goal with Danny Abramowicz. He has also been a guest on FOCUS TV, Franciscan Radio, Ave Maria Radio, Relevant Radio, Redeemer Radio and many other great media outlets. Deacon Oney is the author of four books: Divine Mission: Finding Your Hope and Purpose, Amazed by God's Grace, Reflections on the Kingdom of God, and UP FAITH! God loves a faith that is always looking up! He also coauthored a book with Fr. William Maestri Preaching Jesus in the Time of the New Evangelization for priests and deacons. The Ministry Team at team@hopeandpurpose.org www.hopeandpurpose.org
Deacon Oney is known for his dynamic and anointed presentations Speaking Topics the ministry team at: team@hopeandpurpose.org www.hopeandpurpose.org Deacon Oney is known for his dynamic and anointed presentations. Through his business, ministry, and day-to-day life, Deacon Oney has learned valuable lessons and gained great insights on a variety of topics. Over thirty years of experience making critical business decisions while helping to awaken the faith of others has uniquely equipped Deacon Oney to present lively, invigorating, knowledgeable, and Spirit-filled presentations on the following topics: Your Divine Mission Hope and purpose are essential ingredients for a satisfying life, achieving one s dreams, and embracing love-of self, one s community, and God. Deacon Oney teaches on the importance of discovering one s personal Divine Purpose and Mission from God and uncovering all that God has in store for each individual. Scriptural examples are used to discuss key principles to finding and walking in one s personal Divine Mission! Healing the Broken Hearted One of Deacon Oney s great gifts is offering a message of hope and encouragement to those hurting around the world. By sharing wisdom based on God s grace and healing in his own life, Deacon Oney teaches people the importance of focusing on God s blessings and how to avoid focusing on the world s negatives. Deacon Oney demonstrates how this change in focus leads to healing and a changed heart. Prayer Prayer is one of the most imperative spiritual activities for a successful Christian lifestyle. Having a healthy prayer life is critical on our journey toward God--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Deacon Oney teaches on the importance of prayer in building a healthy relationship with the Holy Trinity; as well as, ways to develop a stronger and deeper prayer life. Tearing Down the Enemy Strongholds Spiritual warfare is a reality in today s world. Using the foundations of the Bible and Church Tradition, Deacon Oney demonstrates how the battle began, who the real enemy is, and our part in the battle. Christian offensive and defensive weapons are examined, as well as the importance of tearing down enemy strongholds in our lives. Deacon Oney definitively ends the debate on who has already won the battle Jesus! The Gifts of the Holy Spirt Deacon Oney teaches about what happened at Pentecost with the disciples and how the same Spirit is alive and active in today s Church. Teaching on the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and the gifts of the Spirit from a Biblical and Church Tradition foundation, Deacon Oney exhorts on the importance of their use to build up ourselves and the Body of Christ. Walking in Your Supernatural Anointing Walking in your supernatural anointing is about learning to listen to the prompting of the Holy Spirit and doing what God is calling you to do. Angels: Do they Really Surround Us? In this fascinating presentation, Deacon Oney lays out a s Scriptural foundation for angels and their mission in one s life. Using the wisdom of the Church and the Saints, Deacon Oney closely examines angels from multiple perspectives, including their role in worship, spiritu-al warfare, and Divine insight. The Raw Power of Baptism and Confirmation At Baptism and Confirmation, the Holy Spirit becomes an indwelling presence in our lives. We receive all of the power that we need to walk in our Christian faith. The Action of the Holy Spirit in the Mass Before Mass even begins, the Christian experience should begin with our expectation. The Holy Mass can be understood through the following: Expectation, Visitation, Manifestation, Impartation, Habitation, Transformation, Sanctification, Participation, and Glorification. Visit www.hopeandpurpose.org to see and hear samples of Deacon Oney s past speaking engagements.
We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28, NAB Testimonials Thank you for placing these reflections in writing and for giving me an opportunity to read these reflections on your life and on the important topic of racism [in Amazing Grace Overcoming Race]. Thanks for your witness to The New Evangelization. I am humbled to know that our prayer for the New Battle of New Orleans gave you further motivation to publish this work and to give us an opportunity to grow in God s wisdom through you. Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond Archbishop of New Orleans in a personal letter about Deacon Oney s book: Amazing Grace Overcoming Race Deacon Larry...you do not know what you have done to me as a person and especially to my ministry. I am overflowing with anointing. I am more a happy priest than ever. Thank you for the value you are adding to my ministry. - Fr. Elias Mengnjo, Parish in IsangeleBakassi, Africa He is an amazing speaker and his topic was one that really got me thinking. -Conference Attendee, from the ParishSoft conference "Amazed by God s Grace is a deeply personal testimony both of the debilitating impact of racism in the life of a young boy and the power of God s grace to heal and transform. Larry Oney offers us a moving witness of how encounter and understanding can bring healing and hope to relationships marred by racism. This is a message we all need to hear today." His Eminence Donald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington (Endorsement for Amazed by Grace) The message was very clear to me. I am very grateful that the Lord has used this man [Deacon Larry Oney] to speak to my life. I took notes; mentally, physically, and whole-heartedly. -Revival Attendee, Member of the Historical St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church (following Deacon Oney s Urban Evangelization Outreach in Baltimore) Thank you again for a wonderful [event]. Everyone keeps talking about it and are asking when will you be back. I am still full of joy from the events of this past weekend. God bless you [and] bless your works. - Diana Baker, St. Monica Catholic Church
Frequently Asked Questions How far in advance should we request Mr. Oney to speak at our event? We recommend submitting your Speaker Request at least six (6) months in advance of your event. While we do try to accommodate every Speaker Request, Mr. Oney has events booked up to three (3) years in advance, so dates can be limited. How long will you hold a date while we are planning an event? We can only hold a tentative date if we are working on a contract. The date or dates of your event will only be placed permanently on our calendar once we have a signed Speaker s Agreement. We recommend that you have a list of possible dates for the event before contacting us. How do we book Mr. Oney to speak at our event? Once you have confirmed the location and dates for your event, the event organizer should fill out the Speaker Request form on www.hopeandpurpose.org. We will contact you to discuss the opportunity, usually within 48 hours. If your dates are confirmed, we recommend checking Deacon Oney s calendar on our website for possible availability. I am an organizer of a Christian event that is not at a Catholic Church, is it still possible to book Deacon Oney to speak at our event? Yes! We are all Christians and are working to build the Kingdom of God. Deacon Oney has often spoken at other Christian events and depending on his schedule, will consider each request individually. What is your Statement of Faith? Deacon Larry Oney is a Roman Catholic deacon and adheres to all teachings of the magisterium of the Roman Catholic Church. Do we have to generate a list of topics for Deacon Oney to present or are those already determined? Event hosts can submit potential topics of interest or request one of the topics listed in this informational kit. If you have a particular topic you would like Deacon Oney to speak on that fits the theme of your event, we are more than happy to consider it. However, if you would like suggestions on what topic might best fit your event, we can offer those as well. We are happy to assist in any capacity with topic selection and thank you in advance for making expectations clear at the onset of our conversation. I would like to give my pastor or group leader more information about Deacon Oney and his ministry. What do you recommend? Visit our webpage at www.hopeandpurpose.org for a biography, list of past events, suggested topics and soundbites of past events. If you have further questions, you can contact our ministry team using the website Contact form. What is the cost of having Deacon Oney for our event? Each event is discerned individually. Every event is unique and preparing for each event takes time to prayerfully discern. Once you have discussed your event with the Director of Ministry, a stipend amount will be suggested. Please understand that the speaker fees that we collect are what supports our ministry and our ministry initiatives. Airfare, food, and lodging expenses are to be covered by the hosting church or organization. Deacon Oney's materials, such as books and teachings, will be sent to each event as we want this kingdom message accessible to conference delegates. To make this possible, we request the hosting church or organization provide both an appropriate location and personnel to manage and conduct purchases at no expense to Hope and Purpose Ministries. The Ministry Team at team@hopeandpurpose.org www.hopeandpurpose.org