Brendan is originally from Vancouver, Canada and has lived in El Cajon, CA for the last 20 years. In 2000, he graduated from Southern California Bible College and Seminary with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies. Currently he works in Asset Management for Hamann Companies. Brendan’s zeal for International Missions is evident in the variety of ways he actively contributes his time, resources, and enthusiasm. He is married and has 4 children.

Zac is business professional in San Diego, CA. He and his wife, Shelbi, have been active and faithful members at Clairemont Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Diego since 1997. During that time, Zac has served in a variety of ways, including being an elder and long-standing member on the missions committee. Passionate about sending, the Shiras been an encouragement to Radius in many ways since its inaugural year. Zac and Shelbi are the proud parents of a daughter and two sons.

After graduating with a degree in Business from San Diego Christian College, Brooks worked for an international company until he and his wife, Nina, chose to leave the cooperate world to plant a church in an unreached people group in the lowlands of Papua New Guinea. After 14 years, due to God’s good grace, the Yembi Yembi tribe had a healthy, Gospel-centered church and Brooks, Nina, and their son, Beau, transitioned back to the states. Brooks has served as the President of Radius International since 2016.

As one of the founding board members, Joel has over 25 years of pastoral experience. He has also worked for a Christian foundation and has coordinated and instructed multiple Perspectives classes. Currently, he gives oversight and direction to missions in his local church, which focuses exclusively on unreached language groups. HIs day job involves project management across California for an earthmoving company. He has been married for over 30 years and has 10 children and one grandson.

Barry is an Agricultural consultant. Barry has a Master’s in Business Administration and Intercultural Studies and has held positions in sales, marketing and management for a variety of global businesses. He and his spouse have been married since 1986 and have three children.

Chad Vegas is the founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield, CA, where he has served since 2006. Chad received his M.A. from Talbot School of Theology. He also spent nearly two decades in public school education as both a teacher and Board Member. He has been married to Teresa since 1994 and they have 2 children.

Nathan grew up in Papua New Guinea as a missionary kid. Nathan studied Music at Point Loma Nazarene University where he met his wife, Kendra. Since 2000, he has been the Worship Leader at Clairemont Emmanuel Church where he now serves as both the Missions Pastor and Music Pastor. Nathan also enjoys leading worship at the Radius Conferences. Nathan and Kendra have raised three children and all of them are following in their talented musical parents’ footsteps.

Saved in a Perspectives class in 2010, Jeff immediately began to grow in his understanding of God and His plan of redeeming all Nations to Himself. Jeff is a Heavy Civil Contractor in Bakersfield, California and works in the family business that was established in 1952. He and his wife, Lori, attend Sovereign Grace Church where Jeff participates in mission’s leadership and together they lead a community group. Jeff and Lori enjoy spending time with their children and growing family.

An avid supporter of Radius since its inception, Jonathan, a professor at Baylor University in Waco Texas, is passionate about exposing others to God’s heart of reaching all the ethne of the world. Since 2007, Jonathan has served in various ministries--Deacon, Missions Board, Elder, Missions and sports ministries, and Music ministries. Married 19 years, Jonathan and Julie have three children: Miles, Luke, and Vivian. They credit their family’s zeal for the completion of the Great Commission to their local church body and its history and strategic plan for sending out workers as well as taking the Perspectives course.

After graduating with a degree in Business from San Diego Christian College, Brooks worked for an international company until he and his wife, Nina, chose to leave the cooperate world to plant a church in an unreached people group in the lowlands of Papua New Guinea. After 14 years, due to God’s good grace, the Yembi Yembi tribe had a healthy, Gospel-centered church and Brooks, Nina, and their son, Beau, transitioned back to the states. Brooks has served as the President of Radius International since 2016.

Chad Vegas is the founding pastor of Sovereign Grace Church in Bakersfield, CA, where he has served since 2006. Chad received his M.A. from Talbot School of Theology. He also spent nearly two decades in public school education as both a teacher and Board Member. He has been married to Teresa since 1994 and they have 2 children.

An avid supporter of Radius since its inception, Jonathan, a professor at Baylor University in Waco Texas, is passionate about exposing others to God’s heart of reaching all the ethne of the world. Since 2007, Jonathan has served in various ministries--Deacon, Missions Board, Elder, Missions and sports ministries, and Music ministries. Married 19 years, Jonathan and Julie have three children: Miles, Luke, and Vivian. They credit their family’s zeal for the completion of the Great Commission to their local church body and its history and strategic plan for sending out workers as well as taking the Perspectives course.