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Since entering full-time ministry in 2018, the B Family has been committed to advancing the Gospel to the nations, with a vision to see planting, leadership training, biblical counseling and discipleship done in and through the indigenous local church. Mr. B now serves as the Asia Ministry Coordinator, which includes overseeing the GCA Asia Great Commission Training Center. equipping indigenous pastors and leaders to boldly proclaim the Gospel, see new churches planted, and faithfully shepherd the flock. With a deep conviction in the centrality of the Gospel, he is passionate about reaching the unreached through the local church. They have previously served as church planters in an unreached coastal city in Central Asia for nearly three years. Mr. B has studied at Johnson University and Spurgeon College at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and is currently pursuing certification with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).

Tabitha and Russell Baker believe that today is the best day in history to be involved in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:18-20). Based in Grand Junction, Colorado, they aim to see people everywhere intimately walking with God in every aspect of life. With degrees in elementary education and graphic design, respectively, and over 20-years combined experience of discipleship training, they are committed to making multiplying followers of Jesus (2 Timothy 2:2) in their hometown, throughout the country, and around the world (Acts 1:8).

Stephanie's gratefulness in knowing the Lord stirs her passion to share the transforming power of God's Truth in Love with others. From the front lines of international missions to the heart of the inner city, she has spent her life walking alongside people in their most pivotal moments of life. Whether she is training global leaders for spiritual multiplication, sharing Christ with her neighbor, discipling women through life's hurdles, or nurturing a child's heart for Jesus, Stephanie’s goal remains the same: pointing people toward The Hope found in Christ. As a graduate of Calvary Theological Seminary with a background in Biblical counseling, college campus ministry, and crisis pregnancy advocacy, she brings a perspective to the team that is likewise fueled by a commitment to reach the world with the Good News.

Nick Carico is committed to making disciples through various forms of ministry within the local church, missions, and the workplace. He learned to minister through a business background, where he owned and operated several businesses that were oriented toward workplace and community ministry. He has served on senior leadership within the local church, has a strong heart for training and equipping, and greatly enjoys supporting ministry and organizational startup / operation through coaching and consulting.

Johnny Colvin has been volunteering in church ministry since 2012. He has served as a youth sponsor, college group leader, and games director. In 2023 God laid on his heart the need to be out sharing the gospel. His calling is to come alongside the local church support and equip the church in evangelism. On the GCA team, Johnny has traveled in the Middle East and in Africa. He feels passionate about helping follow up with churches and ministries the GCA has trained around the world.

Jesse and Rhonda had the privilege of serving in full-time college ministry from 2005-2018. During this time, they developed a passion for evangelism, discipleship, and leadership development. In 2018, they were called to the Great Commission Alliance which gave them the opportunity to use their skills and passions to mobilize believers on a global scale. Jesse is pursuing a Master’s degree from Denver seminary, which he hopes to incorporate into his ministry with the GCA. Rhonda has been serving in the world of foster care and adoption ministry for several years now, which we see as an extension of our Great Commission calling.

Richard has spent 50 years working with youth, families and communities in outreach for Christ. His degree in Youth Ministry and Master’s in Family Development and Education have equipped him to be a Youth and Family Pastor, a Fatherhood Coach, and a GCA trainer. He is the author of Building a Strong and Loving Family. He mentors younger pastors and trains leaders around the world on a weekly basis. He and his wife Laurie have been married 53 years and she travels with him when he is doing Family Essentials Conferences.

Nate and Erin Herbst have been in full time ministry since 2004 and were both involved in different areas of ministry for many years before that. Nate has a PhD in Leadership and he and Erin both have seminary degrees from Liberty University. Erin is focused on training content while Nate is the team coordinator.

Eliana grew up being involved in many different aspects of this ministry. She feels called to help catalyze the next great awakening right here in the USA. That vision has led her to work with the GCA as she continues growing in other areas as well. She loves traveling and encouraging believers all over the world.

Drew and Dara have been involved in full-time ministry since 2015. Drew, a graduate of Word of Life Bible Institute, is passionate about equipping global leaders for multiplication. Dara loves working with children and desires to see parents equipped for discipleship in the home. Since joining GCA in November 2021, they have served the team in various roles, including training, coaching, resource development, media, and communications. They share a commitment to multiplying Christ-like multipliers until the Great Commission is completed.

Chris & Michelle cofounded the GCA in 2018. Chris has a BA degree in Finance and has spent the last 15 years working in sales and management. In 2015, Chris and Michelle felt the calling to leave the corporate world and enter into full time ministry in which they made the leap of faith in early 2017 with Master Plan Ministries based out of Durango, Co. They joined staff with GCA in January of 2018 and are involved in a number of areas of the ministry with a focus on International Partnership Development.

Matt & Jo Lee met at Fort Lewis College, Durango Co., married in 2003, and have 4 children. They joined GCA staff in 2024 and both serve as Great Commission Mobilizers, helping with resource development, training, technology support, administration, and more. Their heart is Great Commission Ministry - evangelizing and training, and mentoring Christians to learn and apply the ways of Jesus that they may themselves multiply in God’s Kingdom, just like Jesus taught in the Parable of the Sower (Mk. 4). Because when Jesus is the foundation of the marriage, the family, the community, the city, the state and the nation, God will work in & through His people to save marriages, families, communities, cities, states and even nations!

Julian and Natella have served in ministry together for over 20 years, focusing on church planting and disciple-making. They are deeply committed to sharing the Gospel and equipping others to do the same. Having lived in 10 different countries across 4 continents, they are now called to move to Romania to train local churches. Their vision expands across Europe and Central Asia, traveling to these regions to partner with churches in fulfilling the Great Commission.

Philip Wilder joined the GCA in 2018 at the age of 25, but his involvement in ministry started at the age of 14 with Child Evangelism Fellowship. Ever since he's held a variety of paid and unpaid positions with college ministries, children ministries, Christian summer camps, and churches. Philip graduated in 2015 from University of Colorado Denver with a degree in education before serving two years in the Middle East as a missionary with Cru. Through the GCA, Philip uses his degree and love of story-telling to pursue new and creative ways to reach the world with the gospel as well as develop curricula to train others in discipleship and evangelism. He has now traveled to 35 countries, has authored two non-fiction books titled Discovering God's Calling and Single Isn't Second-Best, and hopes to soon publish his fiction novels to inspire young men to take a step of faith and follow God on a grand adventure.