Background: After studying Spiritual Theology, receiving his Master’s in Christian Studies at Regent College, and his Doctorate of Ministry (Discipleship Track) at Talbot Seminary, Jason’s heart for prayer and other spiritual disciplines grew. Jason served for nine years as the Associate Pastor of Prayer at Christ the King Church (CTK) in Bellingham and in 2009, he resigned with a full blessing to become the President and Director of Light of the World Prayer Center.

Jason’s personal mission statement is to be an “extravagant worshiper of God, an anointed deliverer of men and a Godly husband and father.” He has been married 23 years, with 3 children. They attend Northlake Community Church.

Heart for prayer: CTK commissioned Jason to launch Light of the World Prayer Center and his vision is to build a house of prayer for all nations, first for the first nations. It would be built with similar values of the Moravians, and create a dwelling place for the Lord in Whatcom County where people gather to connect, pray and worship night and day. Jason’s heart burns to see the slain Lamb receive the due reward of his sufferings. His ultimate desire is that Christ would have Supremacy in all things!

Favorite scriptures: Colossians 1:15-18, John 17 & Luke 18:1-8

Background: Alvin was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. He graduated from Calvin College and Calvin Seminary and received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. After 40 years of ministry, he and his wife, Carolyn, have returned to Washington and now make their home in Lynden. Alvin has traveled worldwide, speaking and training churches on the power of prayer. He has written several books including the best-seller. ‘Love to Pray’.

Heart for prayer: Alvin agrees with Helmut Thielecki, who said, “The globe itself lives and is upheld as by Atlas’ arms through the prayers of those whose love has not grown cold. The world lives by these uplifted hands and by nothing else.” He believes that intercessors are doing more in causing souls to be saved, churches to be awakened and the kingdom of god to be advanced than any other group of people.

Favorite scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Background: Bev lives with her husband and three kids in Lynden. After working as a CPA for twelve years, she transitioned to stay at home with her children. She continues to use her gifts while serving as the Treasurer for the Light of the World Prayer Center.

Heart for prayer: Bev has a desire to see people’s excitement for prayer grow. “I imagine a day when crowds of people will be just as thrilled to come to a corporate prayer event as a sporting event.” Bev also wants to see people grow in their personal relationship with Jesus as they discover their “secret place.”

Favorite scriptures: Proverbs’ 3:5-6 & Isaiah 55:8-9

Background: Mark and his wife Kathy moved to Whatcom County 26 years ago with four children. Now spread out in several countries and ministries, the four Iblings children are all grown. Mark and Kathy have a total of eight grandchildren. Graduating from Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, NE, and North American Baptist Seminary in Souix Falls, SD, Mark has served in several ministry capacities including pastoral, teaching, retreat centers, and several ministry boards. He owns and operates a small construction company, combining ministry and prayer in the marketplace.

Heart for prayer: As a life of “pray without ceasing” is developed, God will be glorified, Jesus lifted up, and the gospel will dispel darkness with the Holy Spirit empowering and directing his people to live out Acts 1:8 and Matthew 28:18-20.

Favorite scriptures: Philippians 2, James 1:27, Zephaniah 3:14-17

Background: Jeremy serves as the Lead Pastor for Bless the City Church in Bellingham.  He graduated from Northwest University with a BA in Pastoral Ministries and Biblical Studies and has MA in Organizational Leadership from Regent University.  Prior to this role, Jeremy has served in a wide variety of ministry contexts from the medical field, music ministry, overseas missions, youth ministry, and as a juvenile jail chaplain.  Jeremy served as the healthcare sphere leader for several years, and is now our county transformation team lead.

Jeremy is passionate about people experiencing God for themselves, and for people to step into the dreams God has made for them.

Background: Rob and his wife Leanne co-own the four Windermere Real Estate offices in Whatcom County.  Rob earned a Bachelor’s degree in accounting from Western Washington University and worked as a CPA for Moss Adams in Seattle.  He also worked as CFO of a software development company and CFO of a food distribution company in Maui, HI.  Rob and Leanne have 5 children and attend Northlake Community Church, where Rob serves on the Admin Board.

Heart for Prayer: While how God uses the prayers of His people to accomplish His will and glorify His Son is a mystery, through faith it is evident that LOWPC is being used mightily to promote unity through prayer here in Whatcom County.

Favorite scriptures: Psalm 37: 3-5, Isaiah 58: 6-14