Our Staff
Dr. David Bohyer is the Executive Director of Leadership Vistas. He previously served as Director of U.S. Operations and has has served the ministry for nearly 20 years. Dr. Bohyer also 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.
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.
Through his church planting, leadership development, and social transformation, Stephen actively coaches and mentors other pastors and church leaders. His solid wisdom has proved invaluable time and time again. He is gifted with unique strengths and deep understanding of the dynamics of the African and American cultures working together. This gift in particular enables Leadership Vistas' programming to be much more impactful. Brother Bamo has played an outsized role in defining Leadership Vistas' as it has evolved through the years.
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.