Dan Thiessen is an international businessman and philanthropist who, alongside his sons, has built several large and successful enterprises. A seasoned leader, Dan has served on numerous corporate and industry boards, offering insight drawn from decades of entrepreneurial experience. A committed Christian, Dan is passionate...
Over the years, Vic has served on and chaired numerous nonprofit boards. In 2000, he co-founded sixteen:fifteen (www.1615.org, based on Mark 16:15), a ministry that coaches churches to discover their unique role in the Great Commission and to develop strategic, partnership-driven global missions initiatives. Vic...
Connie grew up in a Christian family with a strong history of interest and support of missionaries. She attended Taylor University and got her degree in physical education and health. She also met her husband Terry and they have been married 53 years. They have...
Big Lake, Minnesota Paul currently serves as mayor of Big Lake, Minnesota, where he resides with his wife Julie and five children. Growing up on a farm in nearby Clear Lake, Paul learned a strong work ethic that he applies to all facets of his...
Colorado Springs, CO Tom MacAdam is an accomplished fundraising professional with two decades of experience leading development efforts in non-profits focused on missions, higher education and publishing. His past roles include VP of Advancement for Slavic Gospel Association, VP of Stewardship for Moody Bible Institute,...
Dr. Nikki Green is an accomplished General Dentist who has been providing patients with exceptional comprehensive and cosmetic dental care since 2003. A West Texas native, Dr. Green obtained her Bachelor of Biology degree from Texas A&M University and her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree...
Crown Point, Indiana Steve DeWitt (DMin, Wheaton College) has served as the senior pastor of Bethel Church in NW Indiana/Chicagoland since 1997. His passions include expository preaching, the doctrines of grace, and the beauty of God. In addition to weekends at Bethel, Steve’s teaching ministry, The...
Gulf Shores, Alabama J.P. is a pastor in Alabama and holds a degree in Theology. He has taught at Word of Faith Bible College and has pastored youth and young adults. His experience also includes leading worship, launching several college campus ministries, leading mission trips...
Billings, Montana Jeff Peterson is a life-long educator. He is the founder of Global Travel Alliance, an educational travel organization that provides educational and service-related trips for school, adult, and faith-based organizations. Jeff is also the founder of Global Doing Good, a non-profit that provides...
Monticello, Minnesota Barry graduated with a B.A. from the University of Sioux Falls and has a Master’s degree from St. Cloud State University. After teaching math and coaching football and basketball in Minnesota for 15 years, he entered the business world and opened a retail...