Jesse & Rachelle Digges are co-founders of Send56, a ministry that exists to serve the African missions movement. They have served as a full-time missionaries in Africa for more than 17 years where they've planted three mission bases. Jesse is a teacher, a writer, and an evangelist. He has trained missionary teams in Africa and the Middle East to evangelize and disciple Muslims, and he also engages in regular public dialogues with Muslim leaders. Jesse and Rachelle grew up and served at Light of the World for many years before going to the mission field. His father, David Digges, was formerly a Pastor of Light of the World for many years. Now, Jesse serves as the Elder Team Leader, while they continue their missionary work in Nigeria and beyond.
Rich and Michelle Franzen are the founders of Impact Africa. Their mission is to serve, educate, and rescue individuals while provoking them toward a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ through socially relevant outlets of ministry service; which in turn deeply impact individuals, communities, and nations. They are compelled to use every opportunity, gift, and talent entrusted to them to fulfill this mission! Rich’s parents, Ron & Jackie Franzen have been long-time members of Light of the World and are part of the Leadership Team.
The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is a missionary organization that serves persecuted Christians in the world’s most difficult and dangerous places to be a Christian. Founded in 1967 by Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand, VOM is dedicated to inspiring believers to deepen their commitment to Christ and to fulfill His Great Commission — no matter the cost.
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