Stephen and Diane Sumrall founded Provident Ministries, Feeding The Nations, Sumrall Ministries, and Christ Chapel Church in 2005.
Steve went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2026, and heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.” He fought the good fight and finished his race. He served the Lord faithfully and remained steadfast in his calling. He loved God, and he loved people. His desire was to make Jesus known and to help as many people as possible.
Pastor Steve was faithful—to his Savior, his family, his church, and to the mission and calling God placed on his life. He considered it an honor and a privilege to bring both the hope of Christ and life-saving food to the lost and hurting around the world.
Pastor Diane, and the staff of Feeding The Nations are fully committed to carrying forward the work he began and remaining faithful to the calling God entrusted to him and to this ministry. “We will continue to go into all the world, just as the Lord has called us to do.”
Josh has been on staff with Feeding The Nations and Provident Ministries since 2008. He has a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University and proudly supports his Spartans. He is a licensed and ordained minister through the Provident Ministerial Network and currently serves as the student ministries Pastor at Christ Chapel in South Bend, Indiana. Josh and his wife Rachelle have been married for over 20 years. Together they are trying to keep up with their two sons and daughter.
Bob is a degreed accountant specializing in Not-For-Profit accounting. He has over 40 years of accounting experience with both for-profit and not-for-profit companies. Bob has been with Provident Ministries faithfully serving in the role of accountant for many years.
Gina joined the Provident Ministries and Feeding The Nations in 2005. She serves as the Administrative Assistant for Feeding The Nations. Gina has been an invaluable part of the FTN team since its inception in 2005. Her creativity and organizational skills are what helps keep Feeding The Nations running smoothly.
Feeding The Nations® is a non-profit 501(c)(3) International Christian humanitarian relief organization with supporting international offices. Feeding The Nations is a division of Provident® Ministries with headquarters in South Bend, Indiana. The mission of Feeding The Nations is to deliver food, medicine, vitamins, and other necessities to families who lack these essentials due to famine, war, poverty, or other natural disasters.
