3ABN Director of Discipleship, SOD Coordinator, Instructor
James Rafferty is Director of Discipleship Ministry for 3ABN. He is an ordained pastor, evangelist, and author of several books. He has been in full-time gospel ministry for over 38 years with a special focus on Daniel and Revelation. God has opened doors for James to share the everlasting gospel in America, Africa, Asia, Europe, South America and the South Pacific. He has been married to his lovely wife Risë for 33 years and they are blessed with two adult children.

SOD Assistant Coordinator, 3ABN Producer
Ian Vandervalk was born and raised in South Florida. He spent the majority of his life searching for an identity in all the wrong places and lived for the pleasures of the world. After spending 12 years in the United States Army, Ian turned his life over to the Lord and began a new journey. He is a graduate of the Amazing Facts Center of Evangelism. Currently Ian serves as a 3ABN Producer and is the Assistant Coordinator of the 3ABN School of Discipleship. He and his wife Angela, who also works for 3ABN in production, have two wonderful children together.

SOD Registrar, 3ABN Call Center
Curtis Badger proudly served over four years in the U.S. Army. Later in life, he joined the 3ABN family, now happily serving in God’s Army. Married to his wife Dara, who works in 3ABN Radio, they are actively involved in church as an elder and clerk, and head deaconess, plus a moving ministry. With a “saint under construction” attitude, he is growing in his relationship with God and continues to learn daily what it means to walk with Him. He strongly desires to share Jesus with others—not just in words, but through the example of his life.

SOD Instructor, 3ABN Director of World Evangelism
John Lomacang is 3ABN’s Director of World Evangelism, and appears on many 3ABN programs, including the 3ABN Sabbath School Panel, 3ABN Worship Hour, and 3ABN Today programs. His music ministry and his vast experience in sharing the gospel throughout the world have made him a valued network speaker and vocalist. An ordained minister for over 30 years, he serves as pastor of the Thompsonville Seventh-day Adventist Church, and his wife Angela works in our 3ABN Radio Network.

SOD Instructor, 3ABN Dare to Dream Network General Manager
Ryan Johnson is the General Manager of the 3ABN Dare to Dream Network. For years he has served as an ordained pastor, working closely with young people, bringing his passion for sharing the gospel. Committed to spreading the remnant message, Pastor Johnson seeks to engage communities and to educate people in godly Christian principles through media and outreach, ultimately readying them for Christ’s return.

SOD Instructor, 3ABN Health Ministries
Risë Rafferty, MS, RDN is wife, mother, and registered dietitian. Her enthusiasm for promoting spiritual and physical health fuels her service and ministry. Her faith, family, the role of lifestyle in promoting health, preventing disease, and the quest for wholeness are her top passions.

SOD Administrative Support, 3ABN Production Crew
Angela Vandervalk is a valuable member of the 3ABN Production team. Born in Louisiana and raised in South Florida, Angela grew up in a Seventh-day Adventist household. However, during her early teenage years, she strayed from her faith. It wasn’t until many years later, through the grace of God, that she found her way back and rededicated her life to the Lord. Angela has a passion for serving others and spreading the message of Jesus. She works alongside her husband, Ian Vandervalk, in ministry at 3ABN and they have two children together.

SOD Chef
Luz Erling, originally from Puerto Rico, moved to the United States as a child and grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. After marrying, she settled in Florida, where she raised her two wonderful daughters. Luz has a deep love for family and the culinary arts. She has a God-given gift of hospitality, she delights in serving others and creating warm, welcoming environments.