Rev. Rick Light
Executive Director

Rev. Light has been associated with PEF for over 20 years. He has previously served as the Director of International and United States Ministries (1982-2001). During that time he led many successful evangelistic efforts in Uganda, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, India, and Russia. In 2001 Rev. Light was installed as the third Executive Director of PEF and has faithfully served in that capacity ever since.

Rev. Light graduated from Graham Bible College with B.B.E in Bible and Theology. He received his Seminary training (M.A/M.Div.) and is currently seeking his Ph.D.

He is married to the former Evangeline Patricia Wilkinson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Ben Wilkinson. The Light have three children: Joshua, Victoria, and Nathan.

Rev. Robert Thompson
General Developer

Robert Thompson is the General Developer of PEF. He has been a part of PEF in one way or another since 1988 when he joined PEF as an Evangelist under Streets & Alleys. Robert has served as a Board Member and is currently the Secretary. Robert is currently the Pastor of Chapel Woods PCA in Snellville, GA.

Robert is married to Wanda Thompson and they have three daughter, Amanda Jones, Sarah Magdziarz, and Rebecca Payton. They have three sons-in-law, Jerry Jones, Mark Magdziarz, and Wesley Payton. Robert also has 4 grand-daughters, Kaitlyn, Ashleigh, and Robyn Jones and Alaina Magdziarz.

Mr. Joshua Light
Acting Developer of USA Ministries

Joshua has been serving with PEF since August 2, 2004.  He holds an A.S. from Northeast State and a B.B.E. from Graham Bible College in Bristol, TN.  Because of two mission trips to Uganda, Africa, Joshua has had the call to preach laid on his life.  He is currently attending Birmingham Theological Seminary, a ministry outreach of Briarwood PCA in Birmingham, AL

He received certification in Dr. D. James Kennedy’s Evangelism Explosion as a Lay Teacher/Trainer in Upper Darby, PA.  Joshua called on the Name of the Lord at the age of seven.  He is the son of Rev. Rick J. Light and Mrs. Evangeline W. Light.

Mr. Ken Vlietstra
Developer of International Ministries

Ken Vlietstra is our new Developer of International Ministries. Ken grew up in Kalamazoo, Michigan, where he made a public profession of faith at age 16 in the Second Christian Reformed Church. He is also a former Marine whose tour of duty included a year of oversees at various locations in the Far East.

When first approached by PEF to take this position, Ken sought the counsel of his wife and his two children. With their complete support verified, Ken said "I was asked to perform a duty in the Lord's service, a duty for which I had the time, means, and abilities to accomplish. I would have felt like Jonah had I run away from this assignment."

Mr. Joe Blake
Business Manager

Joe Blake is our Business Manager. Joe lives in Bluff City, Tennessee, with Martha, his wife of 42 years. They have two children, Jeff and Jennifer, and two grandchildren, Hunter and Emmie. Joe also serves as a Ruling Elder at Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. He attended East Tennessee State University and served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Joe had always felt a call to become a missionary but never acted on it. After attending several PEF conferences, visiting and working some in the inner city of Atlanta, Joe says loud and clear that the call to work for Him this second time could not be ignored.

Ms. Penny Odum
Editor of Come.... Follow

Penny Odum is the editor for PEF's Come...Follow magazine. She retired in December, 2003, from the Bristol Tennessee City School System after serving as counselor at Vance Middle School for 18 years. Penny also taught high school English in Florida, Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina for a total of 27 years in education. She is a member of Eastern Heights PCA and is the mother of two, Tamara and Christopher "Kojac".

Mrs. Martha Blake
Business Office

After attending numerous conferences over the years, Martha answered the call to serve PEF in the Business Office in 2007. Her skills and attention to detail are a welcomed addition to the office.