Speaker Request

Rich Andrews serves as the Vice President of Youth and Family Camps. Rich is a graduate of the first and second-year programs of Word of Life Bible Institute (92’-95’) and he has a B.S. in Business Management and Ethics from Trinity College of Florida. In 1994, Rich married his wife, Lynn. In 1995, Rich and Lynn became full-time staff with Word of Life in New York and served on the Ranch, Island and in Gospel Productions. In the fall of 2000, Rich and Lynn became part of the staff at Word of Life Florida where they currently serve in Camp, at the Conference Center, and at the Bible Institute.

Areas of Speaking
Dedication Services / Evangelism / Missions / Spiritual Emphasis Week at Christian School

Brian is the Vice President of the New York Bible Institute and camps for Word of Life. He is passionate about preaching, teaching, and training up the next generation of leaders. Brian speaks frequently at churches, youth camps, conferences, and events all over the country and around the world. He is a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute and has his Master of Divinity from Carolina University. Brian and his wife Lynn have three children: Courtney (married to Zach), Allison, and Corbin.

Areas of Speaking
Bible Conferences / Camps / Evangelism / Family / Local Churches / Men’s Retreats / Student Ministry / Youth Leader Training

Brent Finchum serves as the National Director of Youth Ministries and lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with his wife, Stacy, and their four children. He is a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee Temple University. With over 20 years of experience equipping ministry leaders and discipling students, Brent leads a team of missionaries who serve alongside churches across the U.S. He focuses on coaching leaders and inspiring young people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. His passion is to see this generation lead a movement that ignites the church and transforms the world for Jesus Christ..

Areas of Speaking
Bible Conferences / Camps / Evangelism / Family / Local Churches / Men’s Retreats / Student Ministry / Youth Leader Training

Scott and his wife, Rachel, have been in full-time ministry since 1999, serving with Word of Life and in pastoral ministry. Their greatest treasure is the four sons that the Lord has entrusted to them. Scott dedicated his life to the Lord when he was 16 years old at Word of Life Canada. His desire is to use his giftedness to see the Lord’s work move forward with intentionality, passion, and wise stewardship. Scott is a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute, Carolina University (B.S.) and Liberty University’s School of Divinity (M.Min.).

Kyle has been serving with Word of Life and preaching the Word for over 20 years, and he has a passion to see revival happen in the lives of young people. Kyle’s calling is to ignite excellence in others through preaching God’s Word and discipleship, and he has put this calling into practice as he serves as the Camp Director of The Coast, Pursuit Camp, and as a Regional Coordinator with Local Church Ministries. Kyle is a graduate of the Word of Life Bible Institute and Tennessee Temple University. Kyle, his wife Nicola, and their four children live in Hudson, Florida.

Areas of Speaking
Christian Life / Dedication Services / Evangelism / Motivational / Spiritual Emphasis Week at Christian School / Student Ministry / Youth Leader Training

Donald Lough, Jr. follows a great legacy of leadership over Word of Life Fellowship, bringing more than 20 years of experience in the ministry as he shares the passion of those who have gone before him – holding forth the Word of Life. He graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute (Bible Certificate), Cedarville University (Bachelor of Arts), Dallas Theological Seminary (Master of Theology), and Capital Seminary (Doctor of Ministry in Strategic Leadership). He has also received honorary doctorates from Tennessee Temple University and Davis College.

Don’s ministry journey began when he was a young adult playing the piano in church and serving at Word of Life Camps. Unique leadership opportunities surfaced during Don’s years in seminary, including assisting Drs. Howard Hendricks and Mark Bailey, serving as program administrator for the Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership, and taking on the role of manager of prospect research at Dallas Theological Seminary. He returned to Word of Life in 1992 and became vice president of the international division five years later. In 2011, he was named executive director of the worldwide organization. He is a contributing author for multiple books and serves on the board of trustees at Cedarville University.

Don and his amazing wife, Darla, have been married for over 30 years and rejoice in being the parents of four adult children who are engaged in ministry.

Chip Nightingale brings 25 years of experience to support those faithfully serving Word of Life through their giving, making a significant impact on the organization.

Kris Stout graduated from Word of Life Bible Institute, after attending both the New York and Argentina campuses. He and his wife Debbie began the Word of Life ministry in France in 1999, where they served for over 10 years before being asked to return to the United States to serve in the home office. Kris now serves as Executive Vice President of International and Local Church Ministries. In this role, he oversees more than 1,500 missionaries in 80 countries. Married for 24 years, Kris and Debbie have three children: Natalia, Mickaël, and Luc. They currently reside in Hudson, Florida.

Areas of Speaking
Christian Life / Discipleship / Evangelism / Leadership / Missions / Mobilization  / Student Ministry

Karen Smith has served as the Dean of Women at the New York campus of Word of Life Bible Institute since 2009. She is a 1979 graduate of WOLBI and has served in various roles at Word of Life Fellowship. In 2018, she completed her biblical counseling certification through Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Her role at the Bible Institute encompasses discipleship, counseling, teaching, training and administration for the female students.

Karen met her husband, Kevin, while attending the Bible Institute. Through various trials during marriage and in subsequent years after Kevin’s death due to suicide, God shaped and deepened her relationship with Him.  She has three wonderful sons, three beautiful daughters-in-law and six of the most amazing grandchildren.

She loves digging in the rich soil of God’s Word to offer hope to women living out Christ where He has planted them.

Areas of Speaking
Biblical Womanhood / Depend On and Be Occupied with Christ / Discipleship / Knowing Him by Name: The Names of God / Passionately Pursuing God: Growing in Spiritual Disciplines / Psalms for the Seasons of Life / Resting in Him / the Great I AM / Through the Storm: Walking Through the Hard Seasons of Life in the Comfort of our Father