Alanderson Carvalho

Alanderson Carvalho is the Worship Major Assistant Director and teacher at Christ For The Nations Institute (CFNI) in Dallas, Texas. He is currently the Worship Pastor at Colleyville Assembly of God in Colleyville, Texas. Becoming Worship clearly reveals Alanderson’s passion for not only teaching, equipping and training this generation, but the next generation of worshippers, as well. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Wanessa, for ten years.

Susan Bozarth

Susan Bozarth, along with her husband, Randy, have been in pastoral, evangelistic and mission’s ministry for over 40 years. She is co-founder of World Missions Advance, a missionary organization that is dedicated to reaching the indigenous leaders of nations to equip and encourage their work. It also facilitates other missionaries on the field and assists in placement for those who are looking to be more actively involved in missions.

Susan is an adjunct instructor at Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. She has earned a Master of Practical Theology from The King’s University in California.

Dr. and Mrs. Bozarth are the parents of two sons, Todd and Chad, and the proud grandparents of Abby, Brooke and Reagan.

Donnelly Cameron

Donnelly Cameron is a lover of Jesus and God’s Word! He is married to a wonderful woman of God, Megan, and has a son and daughter. Donnelly has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management and an Associates Degree in Pastoral Leadership from Christ For The Nations Institute, Dallas, Texas.

Outside of writing and preaching, his interests include church involvement, playing golf, fly fishing, traveling, and spending quality time with God, family, and friends.

Jorge Luís

Jorge Luís began his ministry as a missionary pastor in 1998, but it didn’t take him long to begin to minister in the areas of counseling—healing the soul. He has worked for many years with abandoned children in drug rehabilitation centers. In 2002, after his marriage to his wife, Hérica Simaya, he was ordained into Pastoral ministry. Currently, he is the pastor of Agape Ministry, which is located in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. Jorge also has a Bachelor’s Degree in Theology from Kurios College.

Jorge, along with his wife, Hérica, speaks at schools and colleges. They work with and speak at youth meetings and dinners at Adhonep, in several churches in Brazil. While he was in Brazil, many lives were reached for Jesus; regardless of where they go, lives are changed through his powerful, life-changing testimony.

Dr. Darrell Ellis

Dr. Darrell Ellis is a church planter, pastor and teacher. He enjoys teaching practical messages for victorious living, developing godly leaders, mentoring spiritual sons and daughters and bringing spiritual order to the Church. He began his formal theological training at Christ For The Nations in Dallas, Texas. He holds a Master of Ministry degree from Trinity Theological Seminary a Master of Arts in Practical Theology from Oral Roberts University and a Doctor of Ministry from Vision International University.

George Idagbe

George Idagbe is a charismatic, gifted preacher/teacher of the Word of God. He holds a degree in Architecture and has over twenty years of church-life and ministry experience. He has been involved in church planting, pastoring and leadership at various levels under El-Shaddai Covenant Ministries. Over the years, the Lord has used his depth of scriptural knowledge and his insightful and passionate teaching of the Word to bring salvation, healings and restoration to many lives, homes and careers. He coaches and mentors young leaders under a leadership network. He is a seasoned conference speaker, a graduate of Christ For The Nations Institute, Dallas, Texas, and an ambassador of God’s Kingdom to the nations. He has authored two other books: It Could Be God and Riches of Spiritual Warfare, published in Nigeria. George is married and blessed with three children.

Rod Groomer, D.Min.

Rod Groomer, D.Min. grew up in the Texas Panhandle and West Texas. A 1985 graduate of Christ For The Nations in Dallas, Texas, Rod also earned a Bachelor of Theology Degree, a Masters Degree in Theology and Christian Business Management, as well as a Doctorate of Ministry Degree. Rod is licensed and ordained with Christ For The Nations Fellowship of Ministers and Churches (FMC) and has served as the president of FMC. He has also held positions at Christ For The Nations, Inc. as the International Ministries Director, served on the President’s Council and Operations Team, as well as the director and a faculty member in the CFNI Global Missions Major. Rod learned mission ministry first-hand when he moved his young family to the South Pacific island of Papua New Guinea.

The Groomers immersed themselves in a new land and took great pleasure in ministering in PNG for nearly two years. Rod has been in the ministry since 1985 and has been afforded the opportunity to have traveled to 40 nations. He has served in various ministry capacities in the States and abroad as: nonprofit manager, ministry director, mission school director, Bible School Faculty/teacher, missionary, associate pastor, youth pastor, Christian school principal, cell group pastor and mission coordinator. Rod met Celeste at Christ For The Nations when they were both students. They married in 1985 after graduating from CFNI. The Groomers live in the Dallas area and enjoy spending time with their adult children.

Dr. John Hollar

Dr. John Hollar was born and raised in southern Oklahoma. He began his college education at Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. He holds a Masters Degree from Zoe University and a Doctorate of Divinity from Life Christian University. He presently serves as the Director of Christ For The Nations Institute.

Robert Henderson

With a passion to see the Lord’s Kingdom come to Earth in a tangible way, Robert Henderson is a man of undistracted devotion. Whether it is through the apostolic teaching gift that he has been given; the demonstration of signs and wonders or the governmental authority that flows from the Throne of God, Robert desires to see God’s Kingdom come to Earth and Jesus’ will to be done.

Robert’s life changed in a dramatic way as the Lord began to unlock how to operate in the court systems of Heaven. Since that time he has been on a mission to help people understand that the conflict to bring the Kingdom to Earth is first and foremost in the courtroom of Heaven and not first on a battlefield in the spirit realm. Once we get verdicts from the court, then the victory of those verdicts are executed on the battlefield.

Robert is the author of several books, including The Caused Blessing. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Mary, for over 34 years. They have six children and four grandchildren. Together they are enjoying life in beautiful Midlothian, Texas.

Jack & Alta Hatcher

Dr. Hatcher and Rev. Alta have worked alongside one another in pastoral ministry and Christian Education since 1973. They have traveled and spoken at many conferences globally. Their love for the Lord and His people becomes quite evident when you see them minister, whether it’s together or when they use their own unique gifts. They love to minister on marriage and have served as counselors, as well as pastors and superintendents within the Foursquare Church. The Hatcher’s enjoy celebrating Jesus with their children and family who are all serving the Lord in their own ministries.

Patrick Klein

When Patrick Klein got saved, he read the Great Commission and felt the words were written just for him. He has been doing missions work for over 30 years now and has traveled to over 50 countries, including Iran and North Korea. His passion is to get God's Word into closed countries and reach people with the Gospel. He is the founder and director of Vision Beyond Borders, a ministry that has delivered over 900,000 Bibles across hostile borders and is committed to serving the persecuted Church within these nations for the fulfillment of the Great Commission. He has personally experienced persecution while following God’s call into Gospel-resistant nations, but has also seen God’s repeated, faithful intervention to make a way for His Word. A graduate of Vanguard University and Christ For The Nations Institute, Patrick counts it a privilege to serve those at risk for their faith and to share their amazing stories with the American Church.

Barbara Wentroble

Barbara Wentroble is the founder of International Breakthrough Ministries, Breakthrough Business Network and Business Owners for Christ. She provides a strategic alliance for visionary leaders and is gifted with a powerful prophetic anointing. Barbara ministers with cutting-edge teaching and revelation with a compelling breaker anointing. Barbara is the author of seven books. These books include: Prophetic Intercession; Praying with Authority; Rise to Your Destiny, Woman of God; Removing the Veil of Deception and Fighting for Your Prophetic Promises. Barbara is a registered nurse, has a BA from Christian Life School of Theology and a Doctor of Practical Ministry from Wagner Leadership Institute. Barbara and her husband Dale reside in Lantana, Texas. They are the parents of three adult children and eight grandchildren.

Rod & Ellie Hein

Founders Rod & Ellie Hein have been ministering in Mozambique since 1981. They started Afrika wa Yesu Bible School, which is a team-focused ministry, under a tree in the remote Inhaminga region of central Mozambique. While soul winning is their primary purpose, they also run a dental clinic with a mobile unit that reaches into the villages where the only dentist is a witch doctor. They now have two Spirit-empowered Bible Schools in both Inhaminga and Nacala, where they also have a Vocational Centre that equip and trains men in basic work skills. Business Skills Training with carpentry is also offered at the Nacala Vocational Training School.

Rev. Anthony Dee

Rev. Anthony Dee, once an atheist, had a supernatural encounter with Jesus Christ in a movie theater over 10 years ago. Since that time, God has sent him to preach and do missions work around the world, with signs and wonders following. He is currently on the pastoral staff at River of Life Church. He holds four degrees, including his B.S. and A.A. in Bible from SAGU and CFNI. Besides teaching in Bible Schools and internationally known churches around the world, God has used him to equip the Body of Christ in the area of outreach through his book, The American Mission: Soulwinner’s Manual. His greatest credential, however, is the Holy Spirit anointing that he walks in and his unwavering desire to give Jesus all of the glory.

Dr. Alemu Beeftu

Dr. Alemu Beeftu is the Founder and President of Gospel of Glory. He has a BA from Biola University, a Master’s and a Doctoral degree in Curriculum Design and Community Development from Michigan State University. More than 25 years of practice in these and related fields have made him an accomplished and sought-after leadership trainer in over 40 countries. He has authored several books including: Put Your Heart Above Your Head, Determination to Make a Difference, Restoring the Altar For Fresh Fire, Leadership Journey, Spiritual Accountability, and Igniting Leaders for Kingdom Impact. He also continues to provide leadership worldwide for the Ethiopian Church in exile.

Mark Sherwood

For over two decades, Mark has been involved in leading worship in various capacities. His heart is to promote a worship atmosphere that welcomes the presence of God and brings comfort, healing and a renewed love for God. As a graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Christ For The Nations Institute, Dallas, Texas, Mark has used his education and background, not only for worship ministry, but also to minister as an educator. He is also the founder of Spirit-body-song ministries, which is designed to strengthen people in their body and spirit through fitness, sports, Bible teaching, and worship. Mark currently resides with his family in Fountain Valley California.

Dr. Kwadwo Adom Tufuor

Dr. Kwadwo Adom Tufuor is the Associate Pastor (Administration) of Fellowship of Joy International Church, in Grand Prairie, Texas, USA. He holds a Doctorate in Theology and Biblical Doctrines and a BBS from Grace Bible College & Seminary, Morrisville, North Carolina; a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Communication) from Dallas Baptist University, Dallas, Texas; and a Diploma in Practical Theology from Christ For The Nations Institute, Dallas, Texas, USA. Dr. Tufuor is a member of the U.S. National Communication Association Honor Society. Dr. Tufuor lives in Arlington, Texas, with his wife, Angela, and their two daughters, Reverend Wendy Tufuor and Akua Tufuor.

Reina de Salazar

Reina de Salazar’s life was one of fulfillment, or so she thought. She was the fifth out of eleven children, and grew up in a loving, caring environment. At an early age, she had been called upon to be a leader, and not too many years later, achieved the success of her own business. All was well, until an earthquake began to shake the ground from under her. It was at that moment she realized that the God she started to pray to for help, she didn’t even know. That day changed her life. As she prayed for God to rescue her family and her business employees from the storm, she promised she would serve Him for the rest of her life.

Judy Block

Now that Judy and her husband are empty nesters, so to speak, she embarks on a new chapter in her life.

After being awakened by the Holy Spirit at 2 a.m., she received a vision about God's end time anointing. Her book “The Anointing, The Seal of Approval” is about that vision and how it applies to you personally. The goal is for you to learn how to walk in your own personal anointing and cause it to grow in your life.

Judy is a graduate of Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas, and has an inspirational website ministry: judyblockministries.com. Her goal is for you to “Experience God's Presence.”

Silvia McNeil

Sylvia McNeil shares words that encourage and inspire. Others receive her intuition and wisdom as a special gift. Her passion is to uplift. She has had many opportunities to utilize this talent being that she is a retired public school teacher, a second language teacher, and an adult education teacher. She is presently Founder/Executive Director of Precious Children’s Mobile Mission, a non-profit organization that teaches financial literacy and character development. Sylvia is also active in her church, and speaks to other congregations and gatherings. She is a teacher of love to adults and children. Her words of wisdom and encouragement know no age limit. Sylvia devoted many years to taking care of her elderly parents. The heartaches and joys that accompanied that time in her life make the feelings in her poetry all the more heart touching. Her desire is that you experience love through the words in this book, and let love communicate and be involved in your life.

Jeane Phillips

An early desire of Jeane Phillips was to marry young, so she could get a jump-start on adult life and enjoy the exhilarating freedom of making her own decisions. The young lady carried out her desire in 1962. Since then, she has loved a husband of fifty-two years, reared three children, has nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Jeane obtained a Masters Degree from the University of Southern Mississippi in English and Educational Administration and retired as an English/Lit teacher. She’s discovered she is never completely in charge of making her own decisions, aside from the influence of those she loves, but she is completely responsible for her decisions.

Deborah Jahn

Deborah as a young child insisted that her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marvin and Linda Sherrill Ray of Coleman, Texas, take her to church, even though they would not attend. However, the many years of her childhood witness to them later found them crying out to the Lord in an unknown language [tongues] and now they are both with Jesus in Heaven. Today, a born leader, Deborah has a vision as wide as the sky and beyond with the help of the Lord and those who support Deborah Ministry. Visions of ministering the Word of God in her everyday life through prophetic gifting and preaching the Gospel all over the world is a part of Deborah Ministry, which was founded in 2010. Deborah was ordained under Charles and Frances Hunter Ministries. Deborah is clearly moving into areas of ministry where many would give in or give up, but this is the sure foundation that is founded upon Jesus Christ who she serves that will surely stand the test of time.

Jones Lamar Howell

Jones Lamar Howell is a retired teacher, having taught 23 years, including a one-year stint in Mexico and four years in Poland. He spent one of those years teaching writing and speech at the NKJO Teacher’s College in Legnica, where his students did an onstage performance of The Diary of Anne Frank. Quos Ego is his second book. In 2012, he published Deep River: The Little League Years as a fictional biography. Being a U.S. Navy veteran and having a degree in Russian, Mr. Howell has a strong interest in survival stories from Nazi concentration camps and the gulags of the Soviet era. His alma mater is the University of Texas in Arlington, Texas and he is a licensed minister and an alumnus of Christ For The Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. He lives with his wife in Fort Worth, Texas.

Sharon Bickl

Sharon Bickl grew up in a family of 11 children in a farming community in Illinois where they all talked a lot! Many times, she'd have to write something down, so she would not forget what she wanted to share—when it was her turn to speak. Writing is what helped her to remember the details. When she began to write non-fiction, it was simply to tell the truth in sharing those details. Jan, her favorite teacher in high school, told her she had a way with people. She seemed to enjoy the stories Sharon shared. With Jan's help, thirty-five years later, this book was written. Today, Sharon still lives only a few miles from where this story originated with her beloved, supportive husband Gene and with my two children Sarah and Adam.

Robert Nishimoto

At just twenty-one-years-old, Robert Nishimoto was sent to the mission field in Thailand. He was immature, with only four years as a believer in Jesus Christ. He was also inexperienced, no Bible education, and just a bit of knowledge about Thailand before he went. All of these statistics should have been reason enough for him to fail, and even possibly experience death. But thanks to God, he is still completing his mission.

Roger Shatanof

Roger Shatanof grew up within a school system that truly had an impact on him. The counsel, instruction and mentoring he received from his teachers were pivotal in helping him decide the direction he wanted to go in life. One of his first choices allowed him to serve in the U.S. Air Force as a Navigator-Bombardier. Later on, and for 34 years, he still served, but this time as a teacher and principal in the Miami-Dade Public Schools. Today, Roger Shatanof lives in Coral Gables, Florida, with his wife, Barbara.

Gale Chance, Ed.S

After decades of family issues, failed marriages, physical, mental, emotional and financial abuse, Gale Chance was finally able to deal with the “elephant” in the corner. Even though she was a high school dropout, she later went on to earn four college degrees, which led her to become the dean at a small, southern university.

Robert L. Cooper

For the past 20 years, Bob Cooper has been the Director of Residence Life at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology in Lancaster, PA. He is a graduate of Christ For The Nations Institute, Dallas, Texas. A graduate of Southeastern University in Lakeland, FL., Bob was ordained into ministry in 1982. He received his MA in 1983 and Ph.D in 1985.

Dale Fry

Dale Fry, the 77-year-old author, knows what patience is. Adam, Adam was a continuous work for him from 1980 until 2007. However, this isn't the first or only thing he has written. In fact, his first published work was a poem in the local newspaper when he was only 17 years old. Mr. Fry continued to write, and just recently retired from many years as a journalist and poet.