Dr. Ed & Clare Bez, Scholar

President of Focus on the Bible Ministries, Inc., Dr. Ed Bez is a recognized Scholar, oft-quoted authority on Biblical and Christian Literacy in America, holding two advanced degrees in Systematics and Church History. He is an international speaker whose wit and humor are hallmarks of his insightful treatment of biblical texts. Substance is never sacrificed for style. His ministry challenges believers to read, think, reflect and to articulate intelligently the truths of Scripture. His wife, Clare, is a counselor and teacher, and the administrator of Focus on the Bible Ministries.

Chuck DiOrio, Apostolic/Prophetic Minister

In 1986, after a very violent and turbulent past, God saved him, delivered him, and called him into His ministry. At God's direction, Chuck established His Living Room Ministries International in Atlanta, GA. This is an Apostolic & Prophetic ministry to the Nations and is bringing discipleship, training, and true spiritual alignment to the body of Christ.

The ministry God has given to Chuck is multicultural/racial. He preaches and teaches the Word throughout the world and shares his testimony at churches, conferences, and retreats. He has written his first book "He Makes The Crooked Paths Straight", The Personal Testimony of Chuck DiOrio.

Currently, Chuck is also involved as leadership in The Worship Center Fellowship and Association of Ministries and Churches in Lawrenceville, Georgia.

Shirley Gregory, Pastor

With a gentle spirit and a genuine unfeigned love for children, Pastor Shirley Gregory has been a forerunner in desiring to see the children of God intimate with their heavenly Father. She pastors The Worship Center of Lawrenceville, GA. She teaches such classes as Honoring the Name of Jesus in Prayer and Understanding Spiritual Freedom.

Alison Lusted, Evangelist

Anointed Bible teacher, worship leader, motivator and
intercessor, Alison Lusted is the vice president of New Covenant Creation Ministries. NCC is a team of evangelists that travel the U.S. and abroad with an Isaiah 61 anointing to heal the broken hearted and set the captives free. Alison develops conferences and crusades throughout the southeast where many have been saved and equiped to endure the race of life. Alison has taught a weekly Bible Study for over 20 years and is passionate about seeing people go to depths of intimacy with Jesus that cause them to rise up to their highest potential in their God given destiny! Alison moves in the gifts of the Holy Spirit and has a heart to reveal God's Word in such a way that those who hear are challenged to apply the Word to their everyday lives. Alison and her husband, Chuck, reside in Alpharetta, Georgia and are blessed with four wonderful children who are all on fire for God!

Frank & Valerie McCarley, Apostles

Frank & Valerie McCarley are the founders and apostolic leaders of Malachi Ministries International, presently headquartered in Ellijay, GA. Frank holds a B.M. degree from Florida Baptist Theological College. He is an author, musician, songwriter, and teacher who has ministered across the U.S. and in Central America. Frank's vision is to see the Bride prepared for the return of her Bridegroom and to prepare God's people for works of service. Having been active in the House Church Movement for twenty years, Frank desires to see the return of Apostolic Christianity.

Gary H. Patterson

Gary H. Patterson is a 1986 graduate of Christ for the Nations Institute in Dallas, Texas. His life is an encouragement to those who thought they would never amount to anything, in testifying to the fact that with God all things are possible. Having failed college English in the early 1980’s, he developed His writing skill through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit. His mandate is to help bring revival to this nation and abroad using a prophetic anointing in writing and proclaiming the Word of God. He and his wife, Teresa, are presently establishing a house of prayer in North Georgia. They reside in Blairsville, Georgia with their daughter, Grace.

Steve Sampson, Prophetic Evangelist

Steve is used by God in a prophetic and teaching ministry that began thirty years ago.

He travels extensively and is a proven prophetic voice to the church. The emphasis of his teaching ministry is to build faith and expectation, helping people to receive from the Holy Spirit which God has promised to each individual.

Steve has authored numerous books on the Christian walk, including the classic, "You Can Hear the Voice of God." Other titles include "Those Who Expect Nothing are Never Disappointed", and "I Was Always on My Mind" (a book explaining the Jezebel spirit). Another popular book is "Don't Talk to Me Now, Lord...I'm Trying to Pray!"

Steve's style of ministry is characterized as a Christian Bob Newhart. He ministers with a sanctified wit and wisdom, breaking down the Word of God with simple yet profound truths, resulting in capsulized insights that communicate livable concepts and reality.

Alice Trammell, Pastor & Mentor

Prompted from the purity of Christ and the compassion of His heart, Alice Trammell brings a fresh and powerful atmostphere to the classroom. The students look up to her and seek her out for guidance as they pursue their relationship with the Lord. Her husband, professional musician, author, songwriter, and business owner, Larry Trammell went home to be with the Lord in November 2004. Her ministry focus is to unharness the saints to be all that God has called them to be and to release others into the ministry—first to God, then to others.

Cliff Trammell, Evangelist/Prophetic Teacher/Psalmist

A native of Duluth, GA, Cliff grew up in a loving, Jesus adoring family. Currently, he is majoring in foreign language at Georgia Perimeter College in Lawrenceville. He serves as a vital minister for Ablaze Ministries' House Church in Duluth and serves at The Worship Center of Lawrenceville and International House of Prayer-Atl. Since Fall of 2000, Cliff has taught Spanish at Duluth First Baptist Preschool He also works as a DJ on the side.

In 2002, Cliff graduated from RDS. In March 2003, the Lord began to awaken the seeds He planted in Cliff while he was enrolled at RDS. Cliff encountered the love of God so strongly that it began to change the way he viewed himself, felt about God, looked at others, etc. His heart's message is: Our identity in His love, being at rest in His good Name in us, living today in the abundant love and life of God, and enjoying Him as He wells up and bursts out in everyday life.