Speakers

Born into a pastoral family, Elder Vine grew up with his twin brother and two sisters in homes across the UK. After graduating with a business management degree (1995), he served in the UK public healthcare system before God led him to ADRA (1996). Initially serving in Azerbaijan, Elder Vine served with ADRA through 2002 in a variety of roles worldwide. Following seminary training at Newbold College (2002-2004), he and Luda began their pastoral ministry in London, UK. After serving as Secretary-Treasurer in the Middle East Union, they transitioned to pastoral ministry for 4 years in Minnesota before Elder Vine answered the call to serve as President of Adventist Frontier Missions (www.afmonline.org). Conrad and Luda were married in December 1999, and regard their marriage and their two children as a personal blessing from a loving Heavenly Father.

Greg Griffitts is pastor of the Colville / Ione district, and has been serving that district for nearly six years. Greg also serves as a police chaplain for the city of Colville. He is married to Cheryl, and they have two daughters and nine grandchildren. They began pastoral ministry as church planters in 2001. Greg is an avid cyclist and his favorite aspects of ministry are teaching and working with young people.

Melody Mason is passionate about Jesus and about helping people develop a vibrant walk with Him. She is author of the books Daring to Ask for More and Daring to Living by Every Word, and currently helps coordinate the General Conference’s new “Back to the Altar” Discipleship training. She also helps with resource development for the Revival and Reformations initiatives for the world church. Melody loves to write, hike, spend time in nature, and whenever possible, volunteers her time in overseas missions. When not traveling the world, she makes her home in the Ozarks of Arkansas.

Joel Haywood is originally from a small town near Portland Oregon.  After giving his heart to Christ at the age of 21, the Lord plucked him from his home town and brought him to NE Washington where he served as a Bible Worker for over 6 years.  Joel now supports his family by selling Real Estate and working in the Lord’s vineyard as a layman.  He regularly speaks in local churches and conducts Bible studies.

Pedro Naranjo, passionate about the healing and blessings of Jesus through lifestyle and natural remedies, is a Certified Health Coach (CHC) from Dr. Sears Wellness Institute and a Clinical Herbalist (DipMH) from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. For over two decades, he has shared the transformative power of divine healing and practical health. Pedro is blessed with a beautiful family, including his wife Maria and two children, Pedro Jr. and Anabella, ages 21 and 20, respectively.

Anthony Burrell is an ordained Seventh-day Adventist minister and brings with him experience in evangelism and pastoral ministry. His wife Avery works by his side.

Since discovering the matchless charms of Christ, nothing else matters! I am just one leper sharing the news of where I found food and treasures with other lepers. I especially love teaching Juniors and giving Bible studies.