Feeding The Nations Staff
Dr. Stephen Sumrall
President and Chairman, Provident
Stephen Sumrall has achieved national and international recognition as a humanitarian, pastor, religious leader, and author. He is the founder and president of Provident, a multifaceted organization which includes Feeding The Nations, Provident Network, Legacy of Faith School of Ministry, Sumrall Ministries International and Christ Chapel. Throughout the span of thirty-three years of extensive travel, leadership and experience, Stephen Sumrall has met before heads of state, such as the King of Cambodia, as well as the misplaced of this world, such as the orphans of Mozambique, and many others, taking relief to the hurting and hungry in over 60 countries of the world. Through his leadership, millions of pounds of relief supplies have been distributed directly into the hands of the people through representatives and not held up by the red tape of bureaucracy. The vision he holds is one of compassion and hope, reaching out to both the young and old and into the hearts of all races and creeds.
Diane Sumrall
Co-Pastor Diane is the wife of Pastor Steve Sumrall
and mother of Rachelle, Leslie, Stephen, Arielle, and Alexandra.
Steve and Diane have been married for 29 years and minister together at Christ Chapel in South Bend Indiana. Diane loves music and sings and leads with the Worship Team. She also enjoys unique fellowship and special ministry events with the beautiful ladies of Christ Chapel's women's ministry. Pastor Steve and Diane share a desire to see individuals live in victory and "overcome the world." They desire to teach the life changing message of Jesus Christ and share the Good News of the Gospel with all. Together with their family they endeavor to tell the world that He lives!
Randal Souza
Director of Feeding The Nations
Randy combines 25 years of executive leadership and operational military experience. He has managed and directed an organization consisting of 100 personnel in addition to spending four years in Washington D.C. supporting Air Force One. He was also Chief of Air Traffic Control/Airspace Management/Special Projects with the Department of Energy and Department Of Defense. In addition to this he has 15 years of international humanitarian operations and logistic experience. Randy orchestrated the acquisition, transportation and distribution of humanitarian relief supplies to over 60 nations of the world. With this exceptional ability and his strong foundation Feeding The Nations is able to respond quickly, efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of hurting and hungry people.
Robert Wiseman
Administrator and Business Manager, Provident Ministries
Robert Wiseman is the Administrator / Business Manager of Provident Ministries located in South Bend, IN. He is a degreed Accountant with over 30 years of experience in Accounting and Business Management serving as Office Manager, Controller and Vice President of Finance for a number of manufacturing and service oriented companies. For the last 12 years he has served with LeSea Ministries, Marilyn Hickey Ministries and now Provident. His experience in the areas of finance, accounting, audit, banking, legal, insurance, and computer systems has served him well in both the for-profit and not-for-profit arenas.
Kathy Doyle
Executive Assistant to President
Kathleen Doyle has served under the leadership of Stephen Sumrall, President, and the late Dr. Lester Sumrall, for over twenty years, in the field of ministry and humanitarian relief experience. Her experience includes marketing, development, donor relations, special events, product procurement and logistics. She has been involved both domestically and internationally in the non-profit arena. Kathleen attended Indiana University, Bethel College and Oral Roberts University majoring in business and holding a minor in ministry.
Gina Houk
Administrative Assistant to Randy Souza
Gina Houk joined the Provident Ministries and Feeding The Nations in 2005. She currently serves as the Administrative Assistant to Randy Souza, Director of Feeding The Nations. Gina attended Asbury College in Wilmore, KY.