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Dr. Stephen Sumrall Founder & President of Provident Ministries International Stephen Sumrall has achieved national and international recognition as humanitarian, pastor, religious leader, and author. He is the founder and president of Provident, a multifaceted organization which includes Feeding The Nations, Provident Network, and Christ Chapel. Throughout the span of thirty-three years of extensive travel, leadership and experience, Stephen Sumrall has met before heads of state, such as the King of Cambodia, as well as the misplaced of this world, such as the orphans of Mozambique, and many others, taking relief to the hurting and hungry in over 60 countries of the world. Through his leadership, millions of pounds of relief supplies have been distributed directly into the hands of the people through representatives and not held up by the red tape of bureaucracy. The vision he holds is one of compassion and hope, reaching out to both the young and old and into the hearts of all races and creeds. |
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Diane Sumrall Co-Pastor Diane is the wife of Pastor Steve Sumrall and mother of Rachelle, Leslie, Stephen, Arielle, and Alexandra. Steve and Diane have been married for 29 years and minister together at Christ Chapel in South Bend Indiana. Diane loves music and sings and leads with the Worship Team. She also enjoys unique fellowship and special ministry events with the beautiful ladies of Christ Chapel's women's ministry. Pastor Steve and Diane share a desire to see individuals live in victory and "overcome the world." They desire to teach the life changing message of Jesus Christ and share the Good News of the Gospel with all. Together with their family they endeavor to tell the world that He lives! |
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Jerry Habig Director of Provident Network Jerry Habig, Director of Provident Network, has been an evangelist, interim pastor, associate pastor, Bible teacher and mentor. He has been ordained with Provident Ministries since Provident's beginning and prior to that he was ordained with World Harvest Minister's Network. Jerry studied under the teaching of Dr. Lester Sumrall at World Harvest Bible College, now Indiana Christian University |
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Randal Souza Director of Feeding The Nations 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 14 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. |
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Josh & Rachelle Page-Wood Christ Chapel Youth Josh and Rachelle Page-Wood are the youth pastors at Christ Chapel Church. Their desire is to see students connect with God in a real way. Josh received his BS in Crop and Soil Sciences from Michigan State University and owns his own successful landscaping business. Rachelle received her Secondary Ed teaching degree from Oral Roberts University. They both have several years experience working with jr high and sr high students and they are very excited to be leading Detox Youth Ministry at Christ Chapel. They currently have one child; it's their dog, DOQ. |
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Leslie Skeens Christ Chapel Youth Leslie is the Children's Director at Christ Chapel. She has a heart to see children grow in Jesus and have fun when they come to church. Leslie and her husband, Brad, are the proud parents of Aidan Philip Skeens born on March 3, 2007. |
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Robert Wiseman Administrator and Business Manager, Provident Ministries 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 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. |
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Gina Houk Administrative Assistant to Randy Souza Gina Houk joined the ministry shortly after it began in 2005. She currently serves as the Administrative Assistant to Randy Souza, Director of Feeding The Nations. Gina attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY and is the proud mother of two sons, Joshua and Christopher. |
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Kathy Doyle Executive Assistant to President Kathleen Doyle has served under the leadership of Stephen Sumrall, President, and the late Dr. Lester Sumrall, for over twenty years, in the field of ministry and humanitarian relief experience. Her experience includes marketing, development, donor relations, special events, product procurement and logistics. She has been involved both domestically and internationally in the non-profit arena. Kathleen attended Indiana University, Bethel College and Oral Roberts University majoring in business and holding a minor in ministry. Both Kathy and her husband, Michael, are licensed ministers with Provident Network. |
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Shirley Griswold Receptionist Shirley has been with Provident Ministries since it's beginning in 2005, it's her friendly voice you'll hear when you call Provident's office. She joyfully serves Christ Chapel and Provident Ministries in many different capacities. |
