Dr. Rex Rogers

President

Dr. Rex M. Rogers has served as President, SAT-7 USA, since 2009. He grew up in Ohio with wonderful Christian parents, accepted Christ as Savior at 6 years of age, and is grateful for the opportunity to serve the Lord in Christian ministry and leadership. He loves the people and cultures of the Middle East and sincerely believes God has perfectly positioned SAT-7 for Christian teaching and testimony in a region hungry for hope.

Rex pursued a career in Christian higher education for 34 years. From 1991 to 2008, he served as president of Cornerstone University, Grand Rapids, MI. He was responsible for the undergraduate college and the graduate program, Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and Asia Baptist Theological Seminary based in Singapore. During that time, he managed the University’s Christian radio stations, including an internationally syndicated program, Mission Network News, and a nationally distributed children’s radio ministry, His Kids Radio.

Rex’s published works include Living for God in Changing Times (Unlikely Leaders, ebook, 2011); Gambling: Don’t Bet on It (Kregel, 2005), previously published as Seducing America: Is Gambling a Good Bet? (Baker, 1997); Christian Liberty: Living for God in a Changing Culture (Baker, 2003); and co-authored with Rick E. Amidon, Today You Do Greatness: A Parable on Success and Significance (Unlikely Leaders, ebook, 2011). He writes regular blogs at his website www.rexmrogers.com. 

From 1993 to 2009, Rex wrote and recorded Making a Difference, a daily radio feature applying biblical principles to a wide range of contemporary issues. From 2003 to 2008, the program was syndicated weekly in print with more than 100 newspapers in 33 states. In 2011, Dr. Rogers launched a weekly video column of the same name. 

Rex holds a Ph.D. in political science from the University of Cincinnati, an M.A. in political science from the University of Akron and a B.A. in social science from Cedarville University. Rex and his wife, Sarah, have four adult children and their spouses, and four grandsons. He speaks regularly, as does Sarah, at special events and in churches, schools, and business venues.

Contact Rex: rexrogers@sat7.org

Ruth S. Thomas

Vice President for Finance and Administration

Ruth joined SAT-7 USA in 2003 and manages the USA office in Easton, MD where she oversees personnel, finance and IT systems.

Ruth’s experience in human resources, accounting and IT management equipped her for the fast-paced environment and growth of SAT-7’s ministry. Ruth recently served three years as president of the Immanuel Lutheran Church, Preston, MD.

Married for over 30 years, Ruth lives with her husband Dale in Preston, MD.

Matthew 6:33-34  “But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.  Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself.  Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

 

Contact Ruth: ruththomas@sat7.org

Debbie Brink

Senior Vice President

 

With over 30 years of ministry and development experience, Debbie has served SAT-7 in a variety of roles since 2001.

Before joining SAT-7, she served as vice president of ministry advancement at Far East Broadcasting Company, regional director of advancement for Prison Fellowship Ministries and director of development stewardship at Fuller Theological Seminary. She also served 12 years with Campus Crusade for Christ.

A graduate of Slippery Rock University, Debbie holds a BA in business management. She also completed a certificate program at the Institute of Biblical Studies and received certification in fundraising from the University of California, Irvine.

Debbie lives in Easton, MD with her two cocker spaniels and is a member of Shore Harvest Presbyterian Church. She serves on both the missions and new building committees for her church. Most weekends are spent helping to renovate an old Moose Lodge into Shore Harvest’s new church home.

Contact Debbie: debbiebrink@sat7.org 

Dennis Wiens

Director, Church Connections

Dennis was raised in West Africa by missionary parents. He and his wife Cindy have spent most of their life on the mission field and work as a team to apply their experience and knowledge of cross-cultural ministry to the advancement of SAT-7, speaking and teaching throughout the United States. Cindy Wiens was raised in Omaha, NE where her father was one of the founders of Grace University. She graduated from a two-year course at Grace University, Omaha, NE.

Before joining SAT-7, Dennis and Cindy served in the US, France, Mali and Cote d’lvoire in a variety of ministry roles including Bible school education, field leadership, urban church planting, dorm parenting, guest house ministry and media. Dennis helped pioneer the FM radio project in Mali, using specially-designed, solar-powered FM radio stations and he continues to consult for the on-going Mali Media project.

Contact Dennis or Cindy: denniswiens@sat7.org

Bob Weszely

Area Development Officer, USA

Bob has a real passion for the Middle East and truly enjoys sharing with others about how SAT-7 is making God’s love visible in the region. His diverse background includes over seven years with Campus Crusade for Christ, three years with World Christian Magazine, four years in corporate development with World Vision, and a year of ministry in the Middle East living in Turkey.

A graduate of Bradley University in Peoria, IL, Bob resides in Chicago with his wife and two children.

Contact Bob: bobweszely@sat7.org