Greg Rast:  Mission Director

Greg has been playing piano since he was six but has moved on to working with synthesizers and arranging his own songs.  In addition he enjoys making videos and doing photography and graphics work.  To get a look at what he’s been working on recently, check out his website at:  http://www.gbrast.com. His studio includes 4 synthesizers, 2 drum machines, three cameras, a trumpet, a djembe and who knows what else!  Greg is an ordained minister in The Wesleyan Church and earned his M.Div. degree from Asbury Seminary.

Shannon Rast:  Resident Artist

Shannon studied Fine Arts at University of Kentucky and loves to draw and paint.  Her studio space is decorated by a giant wooden easel as she likes to work in LARGE formats.  She likes to work in oil paints, pastels, charcoal and anything else you can really get your hands into (jello anyone?).  When not working in the studio she is usually chasing one of our three little ones while Greg is out plaguing the locals.  You can get an idea what Shannon is up to by chasing her down on facebook.

Ken and Marilyn Blake:  National Church Leadership

Ken and Marilyn have served with Global Partners since 1989 when they were part of spearheading the first church plant for The Wesleyan Church in Europe.  Today Ken serves as pastor to the church in Munich and Marilyn runs the children’s work.