Evangelist Missionary Janis Nelson
Janis Nelson accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, made her confession of faith and was baptized on her 14th birthday by Pastor Grant Love of Berean Chapel in Detroit, Michigan where she grew up with both of her parents and four siblings, including two sisters (one is her twin) and two brothers. In June 2022, she graduated from Fuller Theological Seminary, School of Mission and Theology after earning a Master of Arts in Theology. She earned a certificate in Paralegal Studies from West Los Angeles College where she graduated on the Dean's List for academic achievement, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre from the University of Detroit.
Janis joined West Angeles Church of God in Christ in 2007 and was licensed as an Evangelist Missionary with the Church of God in Christ ("COGIC") in 2016. From 2007 through the year 2019 she volunteered as a certificated Disciple and Sunday school teacher, and served in both the Convalescent and Prison Outreach Ministries at West Angeles Church of God in Christ. She joined the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles ("FAME") in 2019 where she volunteered as a Paralegal in the FAME Free Legal Clinic. She became a licensed Licentiate Pastor with the African Methodist Church ("AME") in 2020.
Janis blends her love for the Word of God and her love for the theatre as a Christian playwright, one of the oldest forms of dramatic storytelling, writing plays based on biblical stories. She is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Disciples Worldwide Ministries, the host of this Israel tour; and the Founder, Executive Producer and Host of Broken Vessels - Mended and Whole, a weekly women's Bible study podcast, which currently audio streams on Goggle Podcasts, Overcast, Pocket Casts, RadioPublic and Spotify, and also broadcasts live on Facebook Live every Sunday at 12:00 noon PDT. She is also a regularly invited International keynote/guest speaker at women's fellowships and on International weekly conference call-based ministries and prayer lines.
In addition, Janis is employed full-time by a Century City law firm where she serves alongside leading legalists. However, in her walk with Christ, she defines herself as a servant of God Most High (El Elyon) and the apple of His eye. In ministry she move beyond the laws of man to serve alongside faith and grace.
Reverend Al Washington
Reverend Al Washington has over of 40 years of experience with local, state, and federal government programs and community-based programs involving community service and education and training systems development.
Reverend Al is an acknowledged expert in developing, implementing, promoting, and evaluating public service, economic development, education & training, and public relations programs that contribute to social and economic improvements.
Reverend Al's background includes experience in international trade & commerce, regional workforce planning and development, organized labor, political organizing, public education, community relations and volunteer public service. He is also an Associate Minister at the First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Los Angeles, California ("FAME").
Reverend Dr. Lindon Forde
Reverend Lindon has been married to Nazeema Forde for eight years. Together they have four children, three sons (Alexander, Aaron and Ashton) and one daughter (Lyndia). He is wonderfully excited about this truly heavenly ministry to Israel and is confident that great things await us there.
For Reverend Lindon, being a Christian believer has been the most fulfilling life he has ever lived. Many people will say that the Christian life is boring, looking at life from one side it could appear so. However, it is a lie from the pit of hell. The Christian life is full of joy, love, happiness, peace, and an incredibly fulfilled life.
Reverend Lindon's Christian journey started in 1988 on the beautiful island of Trinidad and Tobago. He migrated to the U.S. in 1991 and his calling is that of a Pastor/Evangelist. He is called to preach God’s word to His sheep, with all lowliness and humility of Spirit. Currently, he is an Ordained Deacon and will be an Ordained Elder with the African Methodist Church ("AME") in May 2023.
Reverend Lindon loves the work of God and desires to be an instrumental vessel that is fit for the Master's table. He serves as the department Core Leader for Evangelism at Turner Chapel AME Church which oversees Prison Ministry, Elderly Care, Women's Ministry, Benevolence, Community/Partnership, and Outreach Ministry.
Reverend Lindon graduated from Arizona University Global Campus in 2021 with a Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development and Leadership and is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity degree at Fuller Theological Seminary. He looks forward to working with faculty staff and Ministers alike and growing in the knowledge and wisdom of God.