Our Team...
Founder and President – Scott D. Bogard
Scott loves his family, and seeks to serve the Lord daily using his gifts to help others. He has a contagious love for life and people, and he never meets a stranger! Personally, he has a special passion for evangelism and preaching the Gospel to those who have never had the chance to hear before. He is a gifted preacher who inspires others to respond to Jesus’ Great Commission.
Co-Founder – Brigit L. Bogard
Brigit treasures family, friends, and new life in a foreign country…she says, “Life in a foreign country is always an adventure!” She enjoys studying God’s Word, reading, exercising, and is passionate about her family. She has a personal desire to preach, teach, and share when given the opportunity, especially in regard to issues that confront women. She currently invests most of her time teaching at Uvita Christian Academy, a local school that she and her husband co-founded.
Stateside Administration – Jean Hooten
Jean currently makes her home in the state of Indiana, where she is mother to her beautiful daughter, Lexi. She boasts extensive experience in corporate America, and enjoys using her personal skill set to serve God through helping Touch of Fire Ministries. She has a love for people, and desires to put her gifts and talents to work to further the Kingdom of God!
Founder and President – Scott D. Bogard
Scott loves his family, and seeks to serve the Lord daily using his gifts to help others. He has a contagious love for life and people, and he never meets a stranger! Personally, he has a special passion for evangelism and preaching the Gospel to those who have never had the chance to hear before. He is a gifted preacher who inspires others to respond to Jesus’ Great Commission.
Co-Founder – Brigit L. Bogard
Brigit treasures family, friends, and new life in a foreign country…she says, “Life in a foreign country is always an adventure!” She enjoys studying God’s Word, reading, exercising, and is passionate about her family. She has a personal desire to preach, teach, and share when given the opportunity, especially in regard to issues that confront women. She currently invests most of her time teaching at Uvita Christian Academy, a local school that she and her husband co-founded.
Stateside Administration – Jean Hooten
Jean currently makes her home in the state of Indiana, where she is mother to her beautiful daughter, Lexi. She boasts extensive experience in corporate America, and enjoys using her personal skill set to serve God through helping Touch of Fire Ministries. She has a love for people, and desires to put her gifts and talents to work to further the Kingdom of God!
Our Governance...
Scott and Brigit Bogard - Ministry Founders
John and Martine Smithwick - Founders of John Smithwick Ministries International (JSMI); John and Martine live in Oklahoma, where they conduct ministry operations for JSMI.
Tobey Wilson - Special friend and certified public accountant; he and his wife make their home in Illinois.
Mike McCullough - Special friend and business owner; Mike currently lives in Indiana with his family.
Scott and Brigit Bogard - Ministry Founders
John and Martine Smithwick - Founders of John Smithwick Ministries International (JSMI); John and Martine live in Oklahoma, where they conduct ministry operations for JSMI.
Tobey Wilson - Special friend and certified public accountant; he and his wife make their home in Illinois.
Mike McCullough - Special friend and business owner; Mike currently lives in Indiana with his family.
