Evangelist John R. Van Gelderen received bachelors (1984), masters (1987), and doctoral (2008) degrees from Bob Jones University of Greenville, South Carolina. After a two-year pastoral internship at Hampton Park Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina, he began a five-year ministry and led outreach ministires as an assistant to his father, Dr. Wayne Van Gelderen, Sr., at Marquette Manor Baptist Church of Downers Grove,Illinois. 

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Evangelist Van Gelderen began in full-time evangelism in January of 1992. As an extension of his ministry, he cofounded and serves as president of Revival Focus Ministries, Inc. He is also the author of various books, tracts, training materials on soul winning, and songs. His wife, Mary Lynn, is an accomplished musician in both piano and vocal music and is actively involved in the meetings. 

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Evangelist Van Gelderen believes America needs a true revival and that God uses the Spirit-filled preaching of HIs Word to cause Christians to look to God for answers. He present timely message on vital subjects such as the Spirit-filled life, revival, holiness, soul winning, and salvation.