The Directors of Word of Life Fellowship

Jack Wyrtzen (1940 – 1990) founded the ministry after trusting Christ as a young man.  His passion was to share the Gospel and to reach young people.  Jack’s contagious enthusiasm and his desire to be used of God were hallmarks of his leadership.  

Harry Bollback (1970 – 1990) was invited by Jack Wyrtzen to become the Co-Director.   He was used of God to launch the International Ministries of Word of Life and in later years he began the Tour Ministries (Gospel Productions) which presented the Word of God through music, drama and multi-media.

George Theis (1991 – 1999) followed the leadership of Jack Wyrtzen and Harry Bollback and led Word of Life to expand the International Ministries into ten new locations – a total of 44 countries. Under his leadership and through his vision, was borne the need for a new teaching facility and library at Word of Life Bible Institute.

Joe Jordan (1999 – 2011) served as Executive Director after founding the ministry of Word of Life in Argentina in 1970.  His dynamic leadership was instrumental for numerous capital project upgrades to facilities, the growth of the ministry into 63 countries and the development of a new generation of leadership around the world.