Steve Murrell, president and co-founder of Every Nation, started his walk with God at an early age of sixteen—all because of a relentless youth pastor who ran after him until he finally gave his life to Christ. Steve came to understand the importance of discipleship from this youth pastor. In 1984, Steve and his wife Deborah went to Manila for a mission trip that never ended. They planted a church which has grown from 165 students to 39,000 members. For 26 years now, discipleship remains the main ingredient of their ministry.  Steve is a natural born follower whose passion remains the same: to honor God and make disciples. He authors the blogs Accidental Missionary and Reluctant Leader.

Dr. Jun Vencer — From being a nineteen-year-old whose life was filled with bitterness and misery, Dr. Jun Vencer experienced transformation beyond his expectation when he met Christ. Now, he is driven by a vision to plant a church in every town, believing that everyone who follows Jesus is called to disciple. Discipleship, for him, is the key to transform the nations of the world.

Darlene Zschech is an acclaimed singer, songwriter, and worship pastor of Hillsong Music, Australia. Among the popular worship songs she has written is “Shout to the Lord.” Her encounter with Jesus at an early age of fifteen has translated into music that has blessed many churches and nations.

Yesupadam Paidipamula was born in India into a family of the untouchable caste and was highly persecuted.  His life turned into a new direction when he met Christ, propelling him to begin a work called “Love-N-Care Ministries International”, devoted to helping the poorest of the poor, evangelism, church planting, and revival.

Efren Peñaflorida was named CNN Hero of the Year in 2009, becoming the first ever Filipino to receive such recognition. This award was for his advocacy to educate Filipino out-of-school youth through “pushcart classes,” which teach them English, Math, and personal hygiene—a noble effort that Efren started with a team of volunteers when he was just sixteen years old. Be encouraged with the same hope and fervor that this hero has shared to a growing number of youth whose lives are now made better.

Battle Cry: Every  Nation. Every Campus.

-Rice Broocks, EN2010

He got saved on campus. His ministry began on campus. His crying call:  reach the campus with the gospel of Christ. Rice Broocks, senior pastor of Bethel World Outreach Center and co-founder of Every Nation Churches and Ministries, gives 5 reasons why the campus is the most strategic arena in bringing the gospel to the nations of the world.

“You cannot be offended and anointed at the same time. Move on!”

–Grace Aiyedogbon

Grace Aiyedogbon co-leads the Realm of Glory International Church in Lagos, Nigeria with her husband Sam Aiyedogbon. She’s been a pastor for 28 years. Her women’s ministry groups in Africa empowers thousands of women from all walks of life and her orphanage, His Grace Orphanage, provides shelter for over forty orphans in Nigeria.