Executive Directors of Life Givers International Ministries
Tom and Brenda Jones, have been partners in ministry since their marriage in 1973. There served in various ministry positions in Tennessee, California, and Florida. The latest pastoral assignment occurred at Suncoast Worship Center in Englewood, FL from 1995-2005. Their passion to bring healing to the nations emerged as they took teams who worked primarily with the poor. The directors now reside in Tennessee to continue their pursuit of directing and administrating Life Givers International Ministries, Inc.
Tom and Brenda have two adult children and two grandchildren. The mission of Life Givers is the expression of their passion as they use their God- given talents and skills to serve those in need and fulfill the Great Commission. The goals and mission of the organization will be accomplished as they bring others along with them to reach people groups in various nations who are in need of health, healing, training and education
Dr. Brenda Jones, PhD,
MSN, CNM, FNP-BC, NHDP-BC
Brenda is a native of Tennessee. She earned a PhD in Public Health with specialization in Epidemiology from Walden University. As a faculty member at Lee University in Cleveland, Tennessee, she teaches nursing students and students studying disaster preparedness and health care missions. Brenda holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from the University of South Florida, and a Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of Florida, Gainesville. She is an ordained missionary through The Apostolic Network of Global Awakening (ANGA).
Brenda is a Certified Nurse-Midwife, and Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and National Healthcare Disaster Professional. She is a certified instructor with the American Heart Association in CPR/FIRST AID. Brenda has completed several FEMA certifications focused on disaster preparation and response, and holds certificates in Assisting Individuals in Crisis and Groups Crisis Intervention with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation, Inc. Brenda travels internationally with a team of healthcare professionals to educate, train, and serve in strategic locations across the globe with partners who are driven by like minded passion.
Dr. Tom Jones,
Doctorate of Ministry (DMin)
Tom is a native of South Carolina. He holds a Bachelors of Arts degree in Pastoral Ministries from Lee University, and a Masters of Arts in Organizational Leadership from Regent University. He is a graduate of United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, with a Doctorate in Ministry. Tom is an ordained bishop with the Church of God, Cleveland, Tennessee. As the Executive Vice President and CFO of Global Awakening in Mechanicsburg, PA, Tom is the Dean of Global Awakening’s Theological Seminary with both masters and doctoral tracks. Tom’s research focuses on divine encounters that can change the direction of a person’s life and divine destiny. He travels internationally to teach, preach, and pray for the sick for divine healing and encounters with God.
Our LifeGivers
Opportunities are open around the world for humanitarian aid workers and missionaries to meet the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of people in underserved areas. We help individuals and families connect, go, and remain on the field! Our organization manages the simple logistics of handling non-profit accounting procedures to lessen the challenges of long-term LifeGivers working in the field.
Through our non-profit organization, we offer support in the following areas:
- manage financial contributions under our 501c3 organization, so that donors are able to receive tax credit for their donations.
- apostolic covering
- ministry oversight
- administrative support
- personal support
- mentorship & training
Learn more about becoming a LifeGiver if you are called to help further extend the hands, feet and voice of our Father into the uttermost parts of the earth.
Long-Term LifeGivers in the Field
Disaster Relief & Recovery
Our teams gather and distribute needed supplies for victims of disasters. We have capacity to not only deploy when the immediate need arises, but also have a commitment to continue distributions to aid in community restoration. Although you may not be able to go with us, you can partner by giving and send us to reach those in need. Join us in being a long-term LifeGiver.
Disaster Relief & Recovery
Our teams gather and distribute needed supplies for victims of disasters. We have capacity to not only deploy when the immediate need arises, but also have a commitment to continue distributions to aid in community restoration. Although you may not be able to go with us, you can partner by giving and send us to reach those in need. Join us in being a long-term LifeGiver.
The Board
Life Givers International Ministries is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of Tennessee and is governed by the following board members:
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
Director
Director
Director
Cleveland, TN
Cleveland, TN
Englewood, FL
Cleveland, TN
Englewood, FL
Ringgold, GA
Ringgold, GA
Partnerships
At LifeGivers International, we see the global health revolution as one that brings partners throughout the world to share the Father’s love with the impoverished. Together with other ministries, we serve the the underserved to bring health, healing and the Gospel of Jesus to countries and nations we could not reach alone. It is our privilege and joy to work with the following ministries:
Founded in 1994, by Randy Clark, as an outgrowth of the Toronto Revival, Global Awakening is now an international ministry, bringing teaching, leadership training, healing and impartation to over 36 countries. Bringing hope, healing and power to the nations.
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Founded in 1994, by Randy Clark, as an outgrowth of the Toronto Revival, Global Awakening is now an international ministry, bringing teaching, leadership training, healing and impartation to over 36 countries. Bringing hope, healing and power to the nations.
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The LifeGate Team is partnering with IRIS Relief to provide the medical preparation component for relief missions. Training camps are held at Camp Barkeley, Abilene, TX, and other locations across the globe…The LifeGate Team partners to provide emergency medical response for medical missions training integrated with the full training program of disaster response.
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The LifeGate Team is partnering with IRIS Relief to provide the medical preparation component for relief missions. Training camps are held at Camp Barkeley, Abilene, TX, and other locations across the globe…The LifeGate Team partners to provide emergency medical response for medical missions training integrated with the full training program of disaster response.
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Kevin & Natalie Messerschmidt of Connecticut founded Kainos Life Ministries as a regional equipping ministry center to encourage, equip and expand the kingdom. Their goal is to network the body of christ and launch believers into producing greater fruit through impartation, healing, deliverance, and prophetic ministry. Kainos has partnered with Life Givers to sponsor numerous outreaches to women and men.
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Kevin & Natalie Messerschmidt of Connecticut founded Kainos Life Ministries as a regional equipping ministry center to encourage, equip and expand the kingdom. Their goal is to network the body of christ and launch believers into producing greater fruit through impartation, healing, deliverance, and prophetic ministry. Kainos has partnered with Life Givers to sponsor numerous outreaches to women and men.
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Founded by Rolland and Heidi Baker…The mission of IRIS Global is to go to the most vulnerable in the developing world with a message of hope, with tangible expressions of God’s compassion and power, and with a commitment to come alongside – working together for lasting change.
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Founded by Rolland and Heidi Baker…The mission of IRIS Global is to go to the most vulnerable in the developing world with a message of hope, with tangible expressions of God’s compassion and power, and with a commitment to come alongside – working together for lasting change.
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Founded in 2005, by Mike and Deena Van’t Hul, LFI currently cares for special-needs children, at their Hidden Treasures Home in Fuzhou, China…Long-Term LifeGiver Jamie Isabell, RN, works with the Van’t Hul’s as the nurse caring for the medical projects for LFI.
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Founded in 2005, by Mike and Deena Van’t Hul, LFI currently cares for special-needs children, at their Hidden Treasures Home in Fuzhou, China…Long-Term LifeGiver Jamie Isabell, RN, works with the Van’t Hul’s as the nurse caring for the medical projects for LFI.
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Founder of Servants of Mercy, Susan White has years of experience as a Victim Advocate and works to equip the Body of Christ to minister to victims, and people during crises. Utilizing specialized training, Servants of Mercy offers a variety of workshops in Emotional First Aid and more
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Founder of Servants of Mercy, Susan White has years of experience as a Victim Advocate and works to equip the Body of Christ to minister to victims, and people during crises. Utilizing specialized training, Servants of Mercy offers a variety of workshops in Emotional First Aid and more
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Located in Rio Viejo, Honduras, Healing Hands Global ministers both to the spiritual and physical needs of this impoverished, northern village. Dr. Martin and Wendy Williams built and maintain a rural, jungle hospital, where they host medical and ministry teams.
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Located in Rio Viejo, Honduras, Healing Hands Global ministers both to the spiritual and physical needs of this impoverished, northern village. Dr. Martin and Wendy Williams built and maintain a rural, jungle hospital, where they host medical and ministry teams.
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Living Hope Church is pastored by Don and Lisa Hamsher of Englewood, Florida. Established in 2014, LHC seeks to reach families in the local community, make true disciples in the faith, and give hope to those who are lost in the challenges of today’s world.
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Living Hope Church is pastored by Don and Lisa Hamsher of Englewood, Florida. Established in 2014, LHC seeks to reach families in the local community, make true disciples in the faith, and give hope to those who are lost in the challenges of today’s world.
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The LifeGate Team partners with United Rescue Alliance (URA) and Camp Barkeley Abilene, TX to provide the medical preparation component for relief missions. During the Leaders School of 2018 in Puerto Rico, the LifeGate Team will begin working with IRIS Relief to provide emergency medical response for medical missions training for disaster response. School attendees will receive training on basic life support and first aid response outlined by the American Heart Association, with FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) training.
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The LifeGate Team partners with United Rescue Alliance (URA) and Camp Barkeley Abilene, TX to provide the medical preparation component for relief missions. During the Leaders School of 2018 in Puerto Rico, the LifeGate Team will begin working with IRIS Relief to provide emergency medical response for medical missions training for disaster response. School attendees will receive training on basic life support and first aid response outlined by the American Heart Association, with FEMA’s Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) training.
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Brenda Jones Itinerary
July 10-14, 2018
HOLY TRINITY FELLOWSHIP
Redding, CA
September 18-20, 2018
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Roanoke, VA
November 6-8, 2018
GRACE COVENANT CHURCH
Nashville, TN
Tom Jones Itinerary
July 10-14, 2018
HOLY TRINITY FELLOWSHIP
Redding, CA
September 18-20, 2018
CHURCH OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Roanoke, VA
November 6-8, 2018
GRACE COVENANT CHURCH
Nashville, TN