Jim Green, Donald Thompson, Joe Ballenger, Janine Garuthers, Darrel Johnson, John Meede, Brick Cliff

Rev. Brick Cliff is a graduate of Elim Bible Institute and Spring Arbor University. He also took courses from Azusa Pacific University and then graduated from Covenant Theological Seminary with a M.A. Degree and later a Doctor's degree in Ministry. He and his wife Beth have been missionaries under Elim Fellowship since 1987, serving first for twelve years in Africa and then for the last twelve years in Latin America. Pastor Cliff’s twenty-six years of ministry have included evangelism, church planting, starting and directing Bible schools, serving as the pastor of three churches, and starting a number of Christian film studios.  Rev. Cliff travels internationally to oversee and start church-based schools with the “International School of Ministry” (I.S.O.M.).  His ministry has start over 1,000 church-based Bible schools in 15 countries and 12 languages.  Pastor Cliff also teaches in two different international curricula, the “International School of Ministry” (ISOM) as well as the “Nation-2-Nation” ministry  curriculum.  Brick and Beth have three children – Sara, Benjamin and Josiah.

Joe Ballenger is the owner, broker and realtor of Ballenger Properties with more than 20 years of experience in real estate. In 1977, Joe graduated from Baylor University with a Bachelor of Arts in communications. He is a member of the Texas Board of Realtors, the National Board of Realtors and the Harlingen Chamber of Commerce. Joe is active in his local church and has served at various times in leadership positions. Currently Joe serves voluntarily as vice-president and treasurer for WIN Ministries. He and his wife Vivian have been married for twenty years and have three children.

Darrel Johnson is an entrepreneur, real estate developer, and part owner of the Affordable Attic. The Affordable Attic owns and maintains self-storage units all over the Rio Grande Valley. Darrel graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Texas A&ampM University in 1977. He actively supports missions in his local church. Currently, Darrel voluntarily serves as secretary for W.I.N. Ministries. He has been married 27 years to Grace and they have 3 children.

Jim Green is a retired Lieutenant Colonel who served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Jim founded and ran Green Associates, a structural engineering firm, for 20 years. He earned a BS in engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1970. Currently, Jim is active in his church as a leader and a volunteer. He also volunteers many hours duplicating DVDs for W.I.N. Ministries. He has been married over 50 years to Sandy and they have 3 adult children and several grandchildren.

Rev. Jaime Loya is a  native of San Benito, Texas. Rev. Jaime graduated with honors from San Benito High School in 1993 and continued his education the same year at Tell My People Bible School in Harlingen, Texas. Rev. Jaime is the founder of several local churches including Valley International Christian Center - San Benito Campus, V.I.C.C. - Laguna Vista Campus and the Fuel7 Student Center. Rev. Loya appears periodically in his television program “It’s Your Time” which can be seen on TBN, TBN Enlance, and through Internet video streaming. Rev. Jaime and his wife Rose Mary have 4 children.

John Meede is a retired physician. He graduated from the National University in Mexico City, Mexico and practiced medicine for 27 years in Texas. Dr. Meede also taught medical courses at the King’s Way Language and Missions Training school in McAllen, Texas for many years. He and his wife are currently involved with missions in the area around Mexico City bringing humanitarian aid. He has been married to Lilia for over 40 years and they have one adult daughter and a grandchild.

Donald Thompson is the president and owner of Rio Pride. He oversees numerous orchards, a tree nursery, and ships citrus fruits all over the United States. Donald has been a leader in the citrus business for 50 years. He is a member of the Texas Citrus Board, Texas A&M advisory committee, and the Valley Citrus committee. He is active in his local church and has served on the board of Youth for Christ and  Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He has been married for 47 years to Mary and they have 3 adult daughters and several grandchildren.

Beth Cliff attended Elim Bible Institute, Spring Arbor University, and the International School of Ministry. She and her husband Brick have been missionaries under Elim Fellowship since 1987, serving twelve years in Africa and these past thirteen years in Latin America. Beth has ministered as a missionary, pastor’s wife, assisted in directing a Bible school, and exercising her gift of hospitality, hosting dozens of different missionaries, visitors, and national workers throughout the years. Beth has also provided invaluable support to WIN Ministries in numerous ways, working behind the scenes to help everything flow smoothly.