Creators and Guests

J. Christopher McMichael was privileged to be raised in a Christian home, attending church his entire life. He surrendered his life to the Lord as a child while at a summer Baptist youth camp in the mountains of Tennessee. As a teenager on his first missions trip, he began to recognize the call of God to ministry. He earned a degree in earth sciences from Tennessee Tech University and enjoyed a successful career as a geologist in geotechnical engineering and mining. In 2007, he and his wife Manda were installed as the pastors of Engrafted Word Church while continuing to consult as a geologist for the next thirteen years. Today, Chris’ focus in solely on the church and world missions. After authoring six books and learning the ins and outs of book publishing, he launched Petra Press Publishing in 2023, with the goal of helping pastors and ministers publish their God-inspired work with the highest standard possible. Chris and his wife have three children they love raising in Tennessee.

Pastor Brett and his wife Bobbie have been missionaries in Uganda, East Africa for 13 years. Their ministry work is to train pastors and church leaders to fulfill the Great Commission and build strong local churches throughout the country. In addition, Pastor Brett teaches three times a week on radio, reaching over 2 million listeners each broadcast. The Scudders were sent out by Pastor Chris McMichael and are members of Dr Mark T Barclay's Righteous Preachers Network.

Brother Ben is a missionary to an undisclosed Arab nation. Please pray for his protection, wisdom, success, and support.

Chief Scott Winfree, who hails from Cookeville, Tennessee, was recently appointed Chief of Police of his hometown. After graduating from Upperman High School in nearby Baxter in 1983, Chief Winfree continued his education at Tennessee Technological University (TTU), earning his BS in Sociology and AS in Criminal Justice in 1987. Joining the police force shortly after graduating TTU in 1989, Chief Winfree brings 36 years of distinguished experience to his new position as chief. In 1992, Chief Winfree married his wife, Stephanie, and together they have three sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren.

Nathan is an avid long-distance runner who enjoys being active outdoors and in his church. A native of Asheville, NC, Nathan values serving others as a guiding principle in both his personal and spiritual life. When he's not on the trail or at church he spends his time running his construction business and strength training.

Pastor Luke worked in Christian TV for 15 years in the UK, at a time that religious broadcasting was just starting to emerge in Europe. He worked as a producer and director in that time and left in 2014. Since then he has Pastored New Life Church, Teesside in the north east of England, where he lives with his wife.

Pastor Ronnie Pittman is the founding pastor of Glory Tabernacle Church in Asheville, North Carolina, a vibrant non- denominational ministry established in 1990. Born and raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Ronnie’s early life was shaped by hardship, military service in Vietnam, and a powerful spiritual awakening that led him from addiction to redemption. Alongside his wife Kathy, Ronnie answered the call to ministry with unwavering faith. What began as a small gathering in a basement has grown into a thriving church located at 1221 Sweeten Creek Road, offering weekly services, prayer gatherings, and community and mission outreach rooted in biblical truth and discipleship. Known for his heartfelt preaching and authentic leadership, Pastor Ronnie has spent over three decades guiding others toward spiritual transformation. His journey is a living testimony to the grace of God and the power of perseverance.

Tony Randolph was born and raised in Franklin, KY. After graduation, Tony joined the army and served for 6 years. He moved to Rapid City, SD in 1996 and married Audrey Randolph in 2011, they have 7 children. Tony is an electrical contractor and has served as a South Dakota state representative since 2018 and serves as the Pennington Co. State Committeeman since 2023. He has attended Word of Truth Family Church since 2004 where he serves as a deacon.

Evangelist • Psalmist • Worship Leader For over 30 years Rev. Martin has been serving the Lord around the world, preaching and singing the word of GOD. Helping others to seek an intimate relationship and lifestyle of worship with the Lord. Mark is know for his seminar teachings, mentoring worship teams and leaders, as well as helping pastors wherever needed. His testimony of his own miraculous encounter with the Lord not only healed and delivered Mark from death, but has changed countless lives around the world, by the power and presence of GOD!

Ray Bensch is a teacher of the Bible to this generation. A graduate of Central Michigan University and Supernatural Ministries Teaching Institue Bible college. He has been an ordained minister since 1992. Rev Bensch lives in the USA and teaches in approximately 80-100 churches annually, he has also ministered to 15 nations preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching Christians everywhere how to serve God in victory and strength. He is the Founder and President of Many Waters International Ministry and the author of a new book “Work Ethic: The Traits God Uses to Build Your Future” Ray has been married to his wife Janine for 38 years, he has 2 children and 5 grandchildren. They all attend church together and serve in the ministry of helps as a family dedicated to God.

My name is Silvana Spahiu! Married with the love of my life, mother of five. I received Jesus when I was 9. Being born with an incurable sickness life was very hard. But Jesus touched my heart, my body and transformed me into a new person. Today I'm living my dream, serving and loving God, seeing His people changed and free it's beyond my wildest dreams. Together with my husband we've been pastoring Living Word church in Thumane and Tirane, Albania for 17 years. Jesus is the only hope for this dying world and I will witness this as long as I breath.