Steve is the founder and president of Provident Ministries and the Senior Pastor of Christ Chapel Church. Born into a ministry family with parents who were Missionaries that traveled the world; he has experienced "growing up" from a unique cultural perspective. Steve has lived and ministered in other countries and appreciates the diversity of our world yet always enjoys coming home and considers it a privilege to pastor and serve his congregation in South Bend.

Steve is a family man who understands the importance of ministering to the needs of the whole person; body, soul, spirit, and mind, and the needs of the entire family young, old, and in between. He loves being a husband, a father, and a grandfather, and is completely aware of the significant challenges that families face today. Steve is an optimist who is balanced, steadfast, and faith filled and he firmly believes "our help comes from the Lord, who has created the heavens and the earth."

Randy combines 25 years of executive leadership and operational military experience. He has managed and directed an organization consisting of 100 personnel in addition to spending four years in Washington D.C. supporting Air Force One. He was also Chief of Air Traffic Control/Airspace Management/Special Projects with the Department of Energy and Department Of Defense. In addition to this he has 15 years of international humanitarian operations and logistic experience. Randy orchestrated the acquisition, transportation and distribution of humanitarian relief supplies to over 60 nations of the world. With this exceptional ability and his strong foundation Feeding The Nations is able to respond quickly, efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of hurting and hungry people.

Robert Wiseman is the Administrator / Business Manager of Provident Ministries located in South Bend, IN. He is a degreed Accountant with over 30 years of experience in Accounting and Business Management serving as an Office Manager, Controller and Vice President of Finance for a number of manufacturing and service oriented companies.  For the last 12 years he has served with LeSea Ministries, Marilyn Hickey Ministries and now Provident.  His experience in the areas of finance, accounting, audit, banking, legal, insurance, and computer systems has served him well in both the for-profit and not-for-profit arenas.

Jerry Habig is a Christian teacher, mentor, author, evangelist and Pastor of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.He studied and worked under Dr. Lester Sumrall and Dr. Stephen Sumrall.Jerry and Lynda have traveled extensively preaching the Gospel and are dedicated to introducing people to Jesus Christ.In his position as Director of Provident Network Jerry has been called a Pastor to Pastors.Provident Network is a place of accountability and fellowship for men and women called by God to minister His word to the people.

As a retired Maintenance Supervisor, Tom was called upon to facilitate the remodeling and painting of Provident Ministries, Christ Chapel church and offices. He and his wife Dixie are faithful members of Christ Chapel church, and volunteer in many capacities.

Gina Houk joined Provident Ministries and Feeding The Nations in 2005. She currently serves as the Administrative Assistant to Randy Souza, Director of Feeding The Nations. Gina attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY. She is the proud mother of two sons, Joshua (19) and Chris (17).

Marina Cavazos

Marina joined Provident Ministries in 2009 she currently serves as the receptionist. She also assists in other parts of the ministry where needed.She has been part of the congregation and ministry for the past 14 years.Her past experience includes human resources, payroll, production scheduling, administrative clerical, and merchandising.She has also been involved in several mission trips domestically and internationally in which she has been able to serve as an interpreter.Marina speaks Spanish and French and attended Indiana University of South Bend where she majored in foreign language.