OUR TEAM.

The College of Prayer International is run by four separate but equally important groups of people: International Leadership Team, Regional Directors, Board of Directors, and THOUSANDS of Volunteers.

INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM

Our International Leadership Team oversees the day-to-day operations and moves forward the vision of the ministry around the world. They work hand-in-hand with Regional Directors to provide logistical, financial and spiritual support for campuses and communicate the vision and needs of the ministry wherever doors of opportunity are opened.

Rev. Fred Hartley, III

president

As President of the College of Prayer International, Fred is our visionary leader. He was mentored by Armin Gesswein, whose ideas and passions helped shape the College of Prayer. Fred is also the Lead Pastor at Lilburn Alliance Church, a multi-ethnic church located in metro Atlanta, GA where he and his wife Sherry have served since 1988. Fred has traveled the world preaching and teaching and has authored more than 20 books, many of which are on our Resources page. His books include Prayer on Fire, God on Fire, Church on Fire, and his newest book, Ignite.

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Rev. Jon Mitchell

Growth Director

Jon is a graduate of Toccoa Falls College where he earned his B.S. in Business Administration and LeTourneau University where he received his MBA. His professional experience, educational background, and longevity with our ministry position him well to help give oversight to our growth and traction to our vision. As a revivalist, he has led hundreds of prayer gatherings around the world and is passionate about seeing lives ignited by the manifest presence of Christ. Jon loves spending time with his wife and three little girls, as well as watching the Alabama Crimson Tide beat other teams in football.

Steve Phillips

Operations Director

Steve Phillips has his MBA from Nyack College where he also studied Pastoral Ministry. He has extensive background in local church ministry, finances, and higher education. Steve has been involved with our ministry since 2007 but just joined the Leadership Team in 2020. In addition to his role with the College of Prayer, Steve also serves as the Children's Pastor at Lilburn Alliance Church in metro Atlanta. Steve is married to his beautiful wife, Jacqueline, and has two elementary aged children.

Sherry Hartley

Prayer Director

Sherry Hartley, Fred's wife, is the mother of four and grandmother of ten. She grew up in Grand Rapids, MI and graduated from Wheaton College with a BA in Elementary Education. She has been part of the College of Prayer since it began in 1997. Utilizing her gifts of service she keeps our team of intercessors informed about College of Prayer modules being facilitated around the world. We are privileged to have her serve as our Prayer Director, which includes leading intercessors in prayer for the protection, fullness and blessing of the ministry. If you would like to join our prayer team, click here.

Rev. Don Young

Pioneer Director

As Pioneer Director, Don works closely with our President and Regional Directors to oversee all current and developing campuses. Don and his wife Marlen have been involved with the College of Prayer International since its inception in 1997. He has been a facilitator, Board Member, teacher and Regional Director. The Young's were formerly missionaries in West Africa for 15 years and have traveled and ministered in more than 35 countries. They have served with other ministries and as President of a Bible College. Revival prayer is their passion and they continue to teach worldwide.

Rev. Fred Hartley, IV

Church Relations Director

Fred has had 15 years of pastoral experience serving congregations in Ohio, Florida and Minnesota. He received his Masters Degree in Leadership at Columbia International University and his undergrad at Toccoa Falls College. Fred is strongly relational and compassionate, as well as administrative and organizational. With the rapid expansion of our ministry, his role will enable us to work pastor-to-pastor with local churches throughout the U.S. Fred and his wife Joanna have four children. Fred loves to spend quality time with his family, do evangelism and play golf.

Rev. Bill Hyer

Teacher

In 1987, Bill and his wife Michelle started Christ Church EPC in Anderson, SC which he pastored for 23 years. As a member of the Presbytery of the Mid-Atlantic, he served for many years as chairman and a member of the Ministerial Committee and as Moderator of the Presbytery. In July 2015 Bill became Pastor of a new church plant called Reigning Grace Church in Madison, MS. Bill loves his wife, learning about most anything and sports. Bill's passion is to love and live for God and to know the Word of God (Ezra 7:10) and teach it (2 Tim. 2:2) so that people will come to know the Lord Jesus Christ and grow as His disciples (Matt. 28:19).

Regional Directors and National Directors

Our Regional and National Directors oversee all of the campuses in their territories as well as mentor and train those campus presidents and Servant Leadership Teams. If you're interested in finding out what the College of Prayer is doing in a specific region, use our "Locations" drop down menu. Interested in partnering with us to launch a new campus? Learn more here.

Rev. Don Young

Regional Director of Asia

Rev. Willy Muyabwa

Regional Director of Central & East Africa

Rev. Benji De Jesus

National Director for The Philippines

Rev. Luis Calderon

Regional Director of Latin America

Rev. Theo Burakeye

Regional Director of Southern Africa

Rev. Kitunda Kisose

National Coordinator for Democratic Republic of the Congo

Rev. Jon Mitchell

Regional Director of North America

Rev. Gabriel

Regional Director of North & West Africa

Pastor Yasser Vidal

National Director for Dominican Republic

Rev. Fred Hartley

Regional Director of Europe & Middle East

Rev. Stephen Sundilla

National Director for India

Pastor Petros Gemecho

National Director for Ethiopia

Board of directors

Our International Board of Directors has the responsibility of caring for the health, growth and purity of the College of Prayer International around the world. This Board looks after finances, prayer-covering and relational well-being of the College of Prayer International Leadership Team.

Rev. Fred Hartley

country of origin: U.S.A.