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Arthur Meintjes - Kingdom Life MinistriesArthur has traveled the world teaching the GOOD NEWS (Gospel of Peace) and FAITH-RIGHTEOUSNESS, a message of God's unconditional love and mercy to build, repair, and restore mankind. The emphasis of the message is to show people that God is kind, good, and loving. The Gospel is the power of God unto salvation or wholeness, in every area of life. This good news does not point out what is wrong with you; it is about what is RIGHT with you because of the finished work of the cross of Jesus Christ, in spite of what is wrong with you. Grace doesn't give permission to sin; it empowers one to live a godly life. Arthur and his wife, Cathy, established Kingdom Life Ministries in 1992. They reside in Colorado, U.S.A. |
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Barbara Perdue - Charis Christian CenterBarbara and her husband, Lawson, pastor Charis Christian Center in Colorado Springs, CO. They preach the good news of the God of grace, seeing Christian families built up in who they are in Christ and flourishing in all God has for their lives. Barbara is also the mother of three strong young men who are serving God in dynamic ways. |
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Pastor Dan Funkhouser - Heartbeat Ministries InternationalIn 1973 Dan and his wife, Penny, gave their lives to Jesus Christ. In 1978 Dan graduated from Rhema Bible Training Center. He earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Bible Theology from the International Bible Institute and Seminary. He also holds a conferred Doctor of Divinity Degree from the same seminary. Dan has pioneered and helped pioneer many churches, including three right here in the Colorado Springs area. Since 1983, he has taught national pastor and leadership conferences as well as Bible colleges in Haiti, Israel, Central America, South America, and Cuba. Dan and Penny are currently pastoring Heartbeat Ministries International in Colorado Springs. |
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Pastor Dean Hawk - Rock Family ChurchDean’s creative and energetic style of ministry has been in high gear for the past thirty years. He is passionate about equipping believers and future ministers with the practical tools to serve in the local church. In 2004 he pioneered Rock Family Church here in Colorado Springs. Prior to his senior pastor role, Dean served as a youth pastor for nineteen years and then traveled the nation ministering to teenagers and families for several years after that. He also served as a Bible college instructor for five years at Rhema Bible Training Center in Oklahoma. Dean is also the author of 16 volumes of H2O Sermon Source, a creative sermon resource for pastors and youth pastors that is used around the world. Dean has been married to his wife, Kim, since 1983. They have three children, Alesha, Allyson, and Preston. |
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Dr. Delron Shirley - Teach All Nations MissionDelron is a graduate of North Carolina State University, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Indiana Christian University. He served for 25 years as Dean of World Harvest Bible College and Indiana Christian University. He is founder and president of Teach All Nations Mission, focused on training local leaders in Africa, Asia, Central America, the Caribbean, and Europe. Delron and his wife, Peggy, have three sons. |
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Pastor Lawson Perdue - Charis Christian CenterIn 1978, at one of Andrew Wommack's home Bible studies in Lamar, Colorado, Lawson Perdue was filled with the Holy Spirit and called to preach. Lawson moved to South Bend, Indiana in 1987 to attend Lester Sumrall's World Harvest Bible College. He received an Associate of Arts degree in 1988 and then moved to Kit Carson, Colorado to found Church of the Redeemed. In 1992 Lawson received his Bachelor's degree in Christian Ministry from World Harvest Bible College. In 2001 he founded Charis Christian Center of Colorado Springs, where he currently pastors. His ministry emphasizes abundant life through Jesus Christ. Lawson and his wife Barbara have three sons. |
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Marcia AlversonMarcia Alverson is a seasoned worship leader and singer/songwriter living in Colorado Springs, CO. With a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and a Master's degree in Theology, she is a well-gifted instructor for Charis Bible College's School of Worship, teaching Music Theory and private instruction in piano and voice. You'll see her all over town and beyond leading worship for prayer meetings, retreats, conferences, women's meetings, serving in her local church, and doing itinerant worship and teaching as the Lord leads. She considers it a distinct privilege to serve the Body of Christ at large and minister the Father's heart to His people. She has been on several worship albums and is passionate about honoring God with integrity of heart and excellent skill, and mentoring others in that same fashion. It is a joy for her to live in the Rocky Mountains... God's country... with her wonderful husband and two children. Her favorite quote right now: "How well on earth I am known matters little to me. However, I want to be known in HEAVEN & feared in hell for my life and who He is in me." (Jenn Johnson) |
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Peggy Shirley - Teach All Nations MissionPeggy has an active and varied ministry. As an ordained minister, she serves as a chaplain at one of the county jails in Colorado Springs. She also teaches at Charis Bible College and New Life Church and travels to many foreign countries as a short-term missionary. One distinctive area of her calling has been to help women find, develop, and use their gifts from the Lord. Her “Women for the Harvest” classes and seminars around the country and abroad have helped women find release from emotional and spiritual bondages, and they have set countless women free to step out and serve the Lord in whatever capacity He has called them to. |
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Andrew Wommack - President/FounderSince founding Andrew Wommack Ministries, Inc. in 1978, Andrew has continued to present great truths from God's Word with simplicity and clarity, through the revelation knowledge and anointing given to him by the Lord. Wherever he travels, his powerful emphasis on the Word continues to set people free from sin and self-righteousness, often with signs and wonders following. Andrew has pastored three churches, and he continues to fulfill God's calling on his life by teaching the body of Christ the Good News of our New Testament relationship in Jesus Christ. |
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Gary Luecke - Director of Charis Bible CollegeGary is the Director of Charis Bible College and has a Bachelors degree in Business Administration from Lamar University and is a graduate of Charis Bible College. Gary was employed by a large automobile finance company until he was called to attend CBC. His desire is to see people pursue God with all their hearts and discover God’s destiny for their lives (Romans 12:1, 2). Gary and his wife, Diane, have five awesome children and they pastor a church that meets in their home. |
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Wendell Parr - Director of AWM World Outreach/InstructorWendell has been in ministry for over three decades. He founded a charismatic church in Texas where he served as Senior Pastor for 18 years. In 1994, he moved to Colorado Springs, Colorado to help start Charis Bible College (CBC). He taught there for three years and then moved to England where he successfully planted the first CBC extension school. He then directed Bob Nichols’ Bible school in Fort Worth, Texas, before returning to Colorado where he now serves as the Director of AWM World Outreach. Wendell and his wife, Linda, have two children, Wendy and Dean, and one granddaughter, Ashtin. |
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Curtis Phillips - Operations ManagerCurtis is the Operations Manager for Charis Bible College. In 2009, God called him to begin making preparations for retirement from the U.S. Navy. It was then that God also gave him a strong desire to step out in a bold move of faith. In the summer of 2010, after 25 years as a naval officer and aviator, Curtis retired from the Navy and moved to Colorado Springs with his wife, Lorie, and their children. He and Lorie both graduated from CBC in 2012 and will be attending the Third Year Ministry track together. Their hearts are to minister and teach together with an emphasis on marriage and families. Curtis also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance and a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies. |
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Barry Bennett - Dean of StudentsBarry has been serving the Lord since 1972 and is a graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute. He and his wife, Betty Kay, were missionaries in Mexico, Guatemala, and Chile before returning to Texas in 2001. While attending a large Spanish-speaking congregation in Carrollton, Texas, Barry became the director and principal teacher of Instituto Avance, a Bible institute for Spanish speakers. In 2007, he came to AWM and worked in the Encouragement Department. He is now the Dean of Students at CBC, and also teaches in CBC’s first and second years of study. |
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Daniel Amstutz - Director of Worship & Healing SchoolsDaniel has been described by many as a “father” of the modern worship movement, helping to pioneer and mentor many who continue to have tremendous impact on the body of Christ and modern culture as well. Daniel is a published songwriter and recording artist and has served as a pastor and teacher for over thirty years. Daniel is an ordained minister and holds Bachelor of Music and Bachelor of Theology degrees. Daniel currently serves as the Coordinator for the New Life School of Worship Mentoring/Discipleship Program and teaches and leads worship at Charis Bible College. Daniel and Tracy have been married for thirty-three years and have two grown children and three grandchildren. |
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Stephen Bransford - Director of The Media SchoolStephen serves as Media Operations Manager for Andrew Wommack Ministries as well as the Director of the School of Media at Charis Bible College. He attended Bethany Bible College and graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in English. For more than thirty years, he has served as a professional communicator with Jim Bakker, Oral Roberts, Billy Graham, Reinhard Bonnke, James Robison, Robert Tilton, the Assemblies of God, the Boy Scouts of America, and others. He is an award-winning Christian author, with novels published by Doubleday, Crossway, and Thomas Nelson. In 1999, God led him to launch Andrew Wommack on national television through the Gospel Truth broadcast. “My years with Andrew have been the most rewarding of my career,” he says, “and it is a huge bonus to see the students of Charis Bible College benefit from my experience.” |
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Paul Milligan - Director of The Business SchoolPaul Milligan joined the Andrew Wommack Ministries Board of Directors as an independent voting member in 2003. With over thirty years of experience in the corporate world and twenty-three years building his own company, Paul has accumulated a wealth of wisdom in business and finance. He has founded twelve corporations along with his ministry, LifeWalk International. In January 2004, he began a worldwide teaching ministry to the body of Christ, primarily in the areas of business and personal financial stewardship. Paul has taught in churches, Bible colleges, and organizations all over the United States and in many foreign countries. Paul and his wife, Patsy, live in Decatur, Texas, and have three children and nine grandchildren. |
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Greg Mohr - Director of The Ministry SchoolGreg served as the senior pastor of the River Church, a dynamic, life giving church in Decatur, Texas for twenty-four years. He has been an instructor at Calvary Cathedral International Bible School in Ft. Worth, Texas since 1999. He also served on the board and was CEO of Here’s Life Africa, a large missions organization reaching East and Central Africa with the gospel. Greg has planted three other churches and his ministry has birthed many sons and daughters in the faith who are successful both in business and ministry. The thrust of his ministry is to help people achieve their dreams, grow in Christlikeness, and change their world. Greg is a graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and has earned a Master’s degree in leadership from Southwestern Christian University in Bethany, Oklahoma. He has been married for thirty-nine years to his best friend, Janice. They have four children and ten grandchildren. |
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Greg Macy - Director of Online EducationAfter obtaining his engineering degree from University of Illinois, Greg developed new products and manufacturing systems in the consumer and medical product industries for over 20 years. During this time he and his wife came to the Lord and in 2005 they responded to God’s call to attend CBC. Greg graduated from CBC in 2008 and completed the intern program a year later. He is excited to do all he can to spread the great news of God’s love and grace so others can be set free and empowered through their relationship with God. His wife, Citlalli, is a 2007 CBC graduate and serves as the Spanish Translator for AWMI materials. They are blessed with 3 fantastic children Shaina, Dante, and Uzziel who is also a CBC graduate (2010). |
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Beth Landt - Dean of WomenBeth is a 2008 Charis Bible College graduate and serves as the CBC Dean of Women. She also has a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Colorado, where after graduating, was hired to administer and coordinate several longitudinal research projects for a period of fourteen years. Beth is happily married to Jay, and they have a miraculous little girl. Beth is passionate about seeing people set free to worship the Lord in Spirit and in Truth and to love others as He has given her revelation of His unfailing love. |
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Vickey Rice - RegistrarVickey serves as the Registrar for Charis Bible College. In 2003, the Lord directed her and her husband, Xavier, to Andrew Wommack’s ministry, which resulted in them leaving Dallas, Texas, and attending CBC in Colorado Springs. They graduated from the college in May 2006. While attending CBC, Vickey had the opportunity to travel to Russia on a mission trip, where she ministered the unconditional love and grace of God and was impressed upon by the Lord that this would be a part of her ministry within the United States. Vickey strongly encourages anyone whom the Lord is prompting to attend CBC, to trust Him. He will not fail you. Hebrews 13:5 (Amp). |
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Mark Jones - Director of Night SchoolMark is the Director of Night School. He graduated from CBC in 2008 and has completed 2 additional years in the Ministry Training program. Mark has served as Assistant Coordinator for Night School and as a Prayer Minister in the AWM Phone Center. His heart is to serve and his greatest desire is to share God’s love and bring all of God’s people together. Mark is blessed with 2 children and 2 grandchildren that live in Colorado Springs. |
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Ashley & Carlie Terradez - Intern CoordinatorsAshley and Carlie moved to the USA after graduating from Charis Bible College UK in 2008. They completed their apprenticeship in Colorado before joining the staff team as Intern Coordinators. Together they supervise the day-to-day organization and ministry of the third-year program, and serve as assistants to the School of Ministry and School of Business. Before attending CBC, Ashley was involved in various small business enterprises. Carlie worked as a nurse both in local hospitals and the community. Serving the Lord has always been a focal point of their marriage and has led them to gain experience in full and part time ministry positions over the past decade, from youth pastors and school workers to worldwide missions and church planting. They also have three wonderful children, Zachary, Joshua, and Hannah, who are a blessing to them every day! |
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Jeff & Autumn Nakkula - Assistant Directors of The Media SchoolJeff and Autumn are CBC Colorado graduates. They are a husband and wife production team, united in the vision for expanding ministries through media. They recently spent a year with Charis Bible College - India, creating a DVD that energized and expanded the ministry support base. Autumn had the privilege of serving in the Television Department at Andrew Wommack Ministries for 5 years. Together, they own and operate a media business, and have one son named Isaac. |
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Ashley Bryant - Records CoordinatorAshley Bryant is a 2011 graduate of Charis Bible College and serves as the Records Coordinator. She had known of Jesus her whole life without ever knowing who He really is, or that her Savior wanted a personal relationship with her; it is that relationship that has set her free from a broken and empty life. Ashley has a heart to share the love and grace of Jesus Christ with those around the world, and to encourage others to continue to run the race! |
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Jennifer Burich - ReceptionistJennifer is the receptionist of Charis Bible College. She served for several years on the worship team at her local church in Mesa, Arizona. In 2009 she moved to Colorado Springs to attend Charis Bible College, and eventually the School of Worship. Jennifer graduated from CBC in 2011, and then served as intern to the director of the School of Worship the following year. She currently leads worship at Charis Fellowship Church in Woodland Park, Colorado. Jennifer plans on a long career at CBC, and eagerly desires to be in full time ministry. |
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Gary Campbell - Online Education AssistantIn 1985, Gary graduated from Bryan Institute in Tulsa, OK. He worked in manufacturing, dairy processing, distribution, and telecommunications industries, developing and maintaining mainframe and mid-range systems. Gary started volunteering for CBC in late October of 2009, eventually coming onboard in June 2010 as the Online Education Assistant, Computer Specialist. This recently created Online Education Department pioneered thirty first-year courses into an online environment, which started late January 2010, and graduated several students by August of 2010, allowing them to continue in the second-year student curriculum. Gary’s desire is to help spread the Gospel truth to all nations. |
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Dean Crooks - Transportation CoordinatorDean worked for a gas company in Arizona for nearly 10 years prior to he and his wife, Linda moving to Colorado Springs in 2005 for Dean to attend Charis Bible College. He graduated in 2007 and completed an apprenticeship in 2008. Then, after over 3 years of preparation, which included the Correspondence Program, Dean, with help from his wife, served at Charis Bible College Uganda in Kampala, Uganda, Africa from January-November 2011. Now back in the States, Dean currently serves in the position of Transportation Coordinator for CBC Colorado. |
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Jim Ford - Production Assistant Correspondence Dept.After spending thirty years as a sheet metal fabricator, God called him to a new beginning at Charis Bible College (CBC). Jim now coordinates the Correspondence and Production departments of CBC. Jim is a 2010 graduate of CBC. Having seen many miracles of healing and restoration, he is passionate to help spread the “nearly-too-good-to-be-true news” to as many people as possible. He considers it an adventure and privilege to fulfill his part in God’s plan at CBC.
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Rob Francis - Assistant Correspondence Dept.In the spring of 2011 the Lord prompted Robert to be established in the Gospel of Grace. Robert and his wife Jackie knew in their hearts that Charis Bible College was the place for this to happen and decided to make the move from Portland, OR to Colorado Springs with their two young children. Robert and Jackie will graduate in the class of 2013 and then plan on attending the 3rd year internship program. |
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Tennie Goen - Student Services CoordinatorTennie serves as the Assistant Coordinator of Night School. In November of 2009 she moved from Texas to Colorado Springs to attend CBC; a decision that continues to bring her much joy. Tennie also presently serves as the student intern for Registrar, Vickey Rice. She loves serving the night school students, interns and the staff at CBC. Tennie looks forward to continuing to serve CBC on a full-time basis. |
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Shane Hankins - Assistant Night School CoordinatorShane serves as the Assistant Night School Coordinator. In 2003 Shane heard the grace message from Andrew. He graduated from Charis Bible College in 2010, and went on to study both Ministry and Business at Charis’ 3rd year program. God has forever impressed on Shane’s heart His love for him. “My love for you never fluctuates, only your ability to perceive My love fluctuates”. This word from God has forever transformed his life. He is passionate about teaching others about God’s love and His goodness, as well as representing Jesus to people through love and service. |
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Kimberly Harrison - Events CoordinatorKimberly is a 2009 Graduate of CBC and a 2010 Graduate of the Apprenticeship Program. Prior to attending CBC she worked in Customer Service Management and later became a Stay-At-Home Mom. In 2007 Kimberly, her husband Mark, and their 3 terrific children moved from the Atlanta suburbs for her to attend CBC. Kim's passion is to encourage CBC students in their daily walk and help them grow in spiritual maturity through leading and serving others. |
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Andy Johnson - Print Production AssistantAndy joined the Air Force in 1979, and it was there that he had an encounter with God and received Jesus as his personal Savior. He also received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit and, upon leaving the Air Force, started ministering with puppetry in children’s ministry. Andy graduated from the Institute of Theology by extension in 1998 and received his pastoral license. He is currently a full time second-year student at Charis Bible College. He and his wife, Sharris, volunteer with the Colorado Springs Rescue Mission. He is looking forward to also completing the third-year Ministry Training Program. The Lord is leading Andy and his wife with a strong desire to pastor a church in the Woodland Park/Teller County area, and they are excited about pursuing that vision. |
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Sharris Johnson - Accounting AssistantSharris serves as the CBC Accounting Assistant, and graduated from Charis Bible College in 2011. Sharris also completed the School of Business at CBC. Sharris and her husband Andy have started a home church in Woodland Park, Co. Sharris has the desire to help others fulfill their vision by creating ministry teams and resources so they can have successful and fruitful ministries. Sharris and Andy have been married for 23 years and have 2 adult children currently in the Air Force. |
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Warren Lutz - Computer AdministratorWarren feels privileged to be able to help promote the message of God’s grace and love via his current position as Computer Administrator for CBC’s Online Program. A native of Buffalo, New York, Warren graduated from Michigan State University with a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering. He and his late wife, Anne, were blessed to have the opportunity to live in 13 different states. Warren has served as a worship leader and small group leader. He retired from the Federal Highway Administration after 38 years of employment with the federal government. Pursuing a lifelong desire to attend Bible college, Warren and his wife, Kathy, moved to the Springs in 2009 to attend CBC and graduated in 2011. Both he and Kathy enjoy helping others and are involved in a ministry, Mello Memories, taking miniature horses to visit nursing home residents. |
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Randy Montague - A/V TechnicianRandy is the Audio Visual (AV) technician for Charis Bible College. Although he earned diplomas in church music, electronics and recording engineering with more than 25 years of experience in live sound, he found himself working in Biotech as a calibration technician to pay the bills and doing AV for churches on the side. He always felt that there was something more God had for him. Then his wife, Shan, gave him Andrew’s CDs to listen to and even though he had been “saved” for over 35 years, hearing the message of God’s grace transformed his life. Later, the Lord led the Montagues to move to Colorado Springs and partner with CBC. Randy’s desire is to see AV done with excellence so that it is a help and not a hindrance during worship or teaching. He also has a vision to train students in AV to prepare them for their own ministries. |
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Erin Moraine - Admissions CoordinatorErin serves Charis Bible College in the areas of admissions, processing all student applications and certifications for both SEVP and VA Students. In 2009, God used Jeremiah 1:17 to say, "get yourself ready." She began school in the fall of 2009, graduated in 2011, and is currently attending the School of Ministry. She has two married children and six grandchildren also in Colorado Springs. Erin has a passion to see the Word of God planted into the hearts of His children so they can truly "know" Him and His great love for them. She loves to encourage students and pray with them as they walk out their journey at Charis. |
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Michelle Patterson - Missions CoordinatorMichelle serves as Mission Coordinator at Charis Bible College. Originally from Alabama, she started in ministry at an early age and became a pastor's wife at the age of 20 when she married her husband, Don, in 1984. They have two wonderful sons, Blake and Chase, both by miracle births, and both are now serving the Lord. Michelle worked over 20 years in the tours and travel industry including owning her own travel agency. Michelle and her family were supernaturally led to Colorado in 2007. God opened the door for her to attend Charis Bible College and she is a 2010 graduate. Michelle has a heart to reach people around the world with the unconditional love and grace of God. |
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Marlo Stone - Assistant to the DirectorMarlo is a preacher’s daughter and Air Force brat. She was raised Methodist and was born again at the age of four. She was baptized in the Holy Spirit at the age of eleven. She is a 2010 Charis Bible College Night School graduate and also has a B.A. degree in biblical studies. The gifting she has from the Lord is in administration and organization. She is thrilled and excited every day to be able to use these talents here at CBC. Her heart’s desire is to serve others with excellence and encourage believers to find and pursue their places in the body of Christ. Marlo has two adult children, Chad and Shannon, who live in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. |
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Pastor Bob Yandian - Grace ChurchPastor Bob has been the pastor of Grace Church, a vibrant and growing congregation in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma, since 1980. Bob is widely acknowledged as one of the most knowledgeable Bible teachers of this generation. He also served as the Dean of Students at RHEMA Bible Training Center for several years. |
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Cecil Paxton - Cecil & Lisa Paxton MinistriesAlthough Cecil and Lisa were released by the Lord into ministry in 1986, they chose to wait and be ordained in 1997 through their church at Faith Ministries Church International by their pastors, Dave and Bonnie Duell, in Denver, Colorado. Cecil received his Doctorate in Ministry from Christian Life School of Theology. They were associates with Andrew Wommack Ministries from 1993 to 2003 as Director and Supervisor of the Helpline and Encouragement Department. Cecil is frequently scheduled to teach at Charis Bible College, where he trains students in preparation for ministry. Cecil and Lisa have both been released into full-time ministry and travel around the world, teaching and training believers in the body of Christ with signs and wonders following. Cecil & Lisa Paxton Ministries is located in beautiful Colorado Springs, Colorado. |
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Pastor Duane Sheriff - Victory Life ChurchDuane Sheriff has been the senior pastor of Victory Life Church in Durant, Oklahoma since 1987. During that time, Victory Life has become a multi-site church with 8 locations, including the online “Virtual Church.”. Pastor Duane began with his free teaching tape ministry in 1984 and later transitioned into CDs. The majority of Pastor Duane’s teachings are available on his website for a free download. Currently, Pastor Duane is averaging over 352,000 free teaching messages a month. His desire is to make the Word of God available to everyone, regardless of financial circumstances, burns in his heart. Today, the fruit of this outreach has resulted in the distribution of over 16 million free messages.As he ministers, Pastor Duane emphasizes believers cultivating a personal relationship with the Lord and the grace of God. He is gifted with an anointing and ability to communicate the simplicity of the Gospel. |
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Greg Fritz - Greg Fritz MinistriesGreg Fritz has been on the Evangelistic field since 1989. Since that time, he has traveled over one million miles, teaching and preaching God's Word throughout the United States and abroad with signs following. His travels have included ministry in over twenty nations of the world, and Greg Fritz Ministries has produced and distributed thousands of teaching cassettes and CDs. With a strong emphasis on faith and revival, he ministers regularly in churches and Bible schools, holding seminars, camp meetings, healing rallies, leadership conferences, and various outreaches overseas. Greg is a graduate of RHEMA Bible Training Center and lives in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his wife and two daughters. |
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Pastor Happy Caldwell - Agape ChurchPastor Happy is the founder and pastor of Agape Church in Little Rock, Arkansas. He has an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Oral Roberts University and is a recipient of the Peter J. Daniel’s Achievement Award. |
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Tony Cooke - Tony Cooke MinistriesGifted as a teacher, Tony Cooke has been serving the body of Christ in various capacities since 1980. For eighteen-and-a-half years, Tony was on staff at Kenneth Hagin Ministries. Currently, he teaches worldwide with an emphasis on strengthening churches and leaders. He enjoys helping believers reach their potential in Christ, helping leaders maximize their skills and effectiveness, and helping churches become healthy, vibrant, and strong. A 1981 graduate of RHEMA Bible Training Center, Tony studied Religion at Butler University and received a Bachelor of Science degree in church ministries from North Central University. Tony and his wife, Lisa, reside in, and operate Tony Cook Ministries out of, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and are the parents of two adult children, Laura and Andrew. |
