Jim and his wife, Joan, have four grown children and six grandchildren. He served 28 months in Vietnam where he became intrigued with the third-world culture and its resilience under unthinkable circumstances. Shortly after his return home, he became a Christian and began a life of Christian ministry.

Jim has been engaged in cultural Christianity while pastoring, teaching, and leading ministry teams to Haiti. He has lobbied Christian values in government and participated in rescuing unborn children from murder at abortion clinics. He has been imprisoned for his Christian faith.

Jim has authored two books and a study guide. “Compassionate Confrontation,” his first book, challenges Christians to compassionately confront the lies and sinful behavior that has entrapped many people in the current American culture.  There is an accompanying study guide that allows for group discussion and investigation into this vital subject. His second book, “Hopeless in America,” challenges the Christian to reexamine the hope we have in Christ and to be ready to give an answer to those who ask about the source of our hope.

Jim is engaged in writing, speaking, consulting and leadership workshops on the topic of cultural Christianity. 50 years of ministry experience in the streets, courtrooms, prisons and churches of America gives him an unusual qualification to speak on the issues confronting 21st-century America.

Megan Shertzer, MA, works as an adult advocate at The Factory Ministries in Paradise, Pennsylvania. She recently married Tanner, and she enjoys running, traveling, reading, and spending time with family and friends. Megan is Smoker’s niece.

Tim Rogers, Th.M., D.Min., has served as lead pastor at Grace Point Church of Paradise, Pennsylvania, for more than 20 years. Active in various community roles, Rogers is the son of former BCM missionary Jerry Rogers. He has been married to Jen for more than 25 years, and they have three children and one dog. Tim enjoys cycling, coaching basketball, reading, and traveling with his family. Tim is Smoker’s brother-in-law.

Rick and his wife Naomi have been married for 28 years, and have two children, Grace and Eli.

Rick and Naomi have served in the areas of student ministry, pastoral leadership, Christian education, and global leadership for the past 31 years.  During this tenure Rick has served with Lebanon Valley Youth For Christ, LCBC Manheim, Calvary Bible Church and Lancaster Bible College and Capital Seminary and Graduate School.  Rick holds a Bachelor of Science in Christian Education from Lancaster Bible College, Master of Arts in Leadership for Evangelism and Discipleship from Columbia International University, and a Doctor of Global Leadership from George Fox Evangelical Seminary.

Rick has a wealth of international experience in the development of global Christian education campuses on four continents, researching and equipping Christian leaders on five continents, and having worked to strengthen the church and global leaders in over 38 countries.

​Sophia was born and raised in Taiwan and moved to the United States at age 21 to pursue graduate studies. She holds a doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies with a specialization in Early Childhood Development from Oregon State University, as well as a master’s degree in Formational Family and Children Ministry from Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary and Graduate School.

Sophia has served as a child development specialist and parent educator in Washington, D.C and the state of Maryland. For more than 20 years, she directed the children’s ministry at the Chinese Bible Church of Maryland. In 2020, she joined BCM International as the International Children’s Ministry Coordinator. In this role, she supports Bible clubs across the globe and is actively involved in advancing child safety and protection by promoting best practices and developing organizational policies. 

Sophia and her husband, Geoff, reside in Rockville, Maryland, and have raised three adult children. She is also a proud grandmother to two beautiful grandchildren. Outside of her professional work, she enjoys reading, hiking, traveling, learning Spanish, and watching suspense dramas.

Garrett has been a hubby to Heather since 2008 and a papa to Cherith since 2012. He is passionate about empowering others to deepen their faith, discover their purpose, and develop their leadership, which is part of what he does in his role with BCM.

Garrett graduated from Bloomsburg University with a Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communications and earned his Master of Arts in Leadership Studies from Lancaster Bible College. He has dedicated his life and learning to equipping and empowering leaders. Over the last 15 years, he has worked with several different organizations as a pastor, retreat and conference speaker, and coach.

Garrett enjoys playing guitar, singing, working out, hanging out, watching movies, drinking coffee, talking deeply, laughing loudly, and throwing dance parties.

Roy graduated from Spring Garden College with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and an associate degree in Construction Management. He ran a design-build contracting business from 1990-2002. Throughout this time, he was a youth leader at his church, loved working with kids and was involved in many short-term mission’s teams all over the world. In 2002, he and his family felt God’s calling into full-time ministry at Camp Sankanac where he served as the facilities manager for 10 years. In 2012, he was appointed the executive director at Sankanac where he continues to serve.