Our Staff
Larry Walker is the Executive Director of Leadership Vistas, and has served with Leadership Vistas in various roles since 2006. As course writer, teacher, board member and most recently as Board Chair, Larry has been actively engaged in the ministry. With his diverse business banking background, his Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling, and his passion to serve God by ensuring that African pastors prevail, Larry is well prepared to lead Leadership Vistas. His desire is to see effective New Testament churches across Africa led by pastors equipped for ministry. Larry and his wife Linda are the parents of 18 children,15 of whom are Ugandan.
Stephen Bamoleke is the Director of International Operations. He is one of the founders of Leadership Vistas along with Jerry Brown, and has served faithfully with his wife Siriake since its founding in 2002. He oversees the implementation of our training programs and serves as a teacher and mentor. He received his M.Div. from Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology. He has served in different positions with the Association of Evangelicals in Africa and ALARM Ministries. He is the Founder and President of Shalom Ministries International, a ministry which focuses on church planting, leadership training and social transformation.
David Bohyer is the Director of U.S. Operations, and has over 35 years of experience as a senior pastor of churches in Kansas and Illinois. He has written several courses for pastors and church leaders, and travels with his wife Jan to teach in Africa. He received a Th.M. degree in New Testament Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary and a D.Min. degree in education and management from Denver Seminary.
Jolynne Brown is the Director of Ministry Advancement. She has worked alongside her husband Jerry in the founding and growth of Leadership Vistas since its inception in 2002. She was instrumental in the development and launching of the first conferences for women in 2008, and has continued on in the ministry after Jerry's retirement in 2016. Her background and work experience are primarily in accounting and administration, but her joy is in encouraging women to grow in their knowledge and walk with God. She has a BA in Classical Studies and Accounting from Hartwick College.
Jill Shepherd is the Executive Administrative Assistant. She makes use of her administrative skills and financial background in a variety of work and volunteer settings to serve God and others. She brings to this position her considerable experience in public accounting and senior level finance positions. Furthermore, she adds her wisdom and insight as a mother of two children and a leader of "Next Step" Bible Study ministry. She is a long time member of First Baptist Church of Frisco and enjoys sports and fitness. She has a BA in Business Administration and Accounting from Loyola University of the South.
Jill Shepherd is the Executive Administrative Assistant. She makes use of her administrative skills and financial background in a variety of work and volunteer settings to serve God and others. She brings to this position her considerable experience in public accounting and senior level finance positions. Furthermore, she adds her wisdom and insight as a mother of two children and a leader of "Next Step" Bible Study ministry. She is a long time member of First Baptist Church of Frisco and enjoys sports and fitness. She has a BA in Business Administration and Accounting from Loyola University of the South.
