Sheldon rhodes- Executive Director
Sheldon has been involved in full-time children’s ministry with his wife Victoria since 1973. Together they have traveled to all 50 of the United States conducting an average of over 200 presentations a year. They have used puppets, gospel magic, juggling and a host of other tools to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ. Sheldon is the founder and director of Jest Kidding, a non-profit 501.c3.
JODY MARVIN- Associate director
Jody has been involved in ministry and performing gospel magic from a young age. In addition he plays several different musical instruments. Jody is passionate about teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and using his gifts and abilities to serve others (favorite verse: II Peter 4:10). He created learnitonlinetoday.com to help others learn to use their God given talents and abilities. The Goliath’s Spear board voted him in as the Associate Director in December 2020. Jody and his wife Tina have 7 children and love the Lord and His Word. Jody is no stranger to ministry as he has served as a missionary for over 15 years, was the director of two different Christian camps, worker in children’s ministry, children’s pastor, camp speaker and vacation Bible school director.
Troy lacey- RESEARCH CONSULTANT
Troy is one of the several researchers at Answers in Genesis. He is in the Creation Science Biblical Research Department. Most people are aware of the Creation Museum, Answers in Genesis and the Ark Encounter. Troy and his co-workers verified and added findings to our research assuring that what we developed was truly Biblically and historically accurate.
Chris Allen- conceptualist
Chris is a business man with a vision. He is the owner of Allen Trench Safety. He has always been a “What if” guy. A lot of things are possible if you ask yourself the question, what if. This along with his strong Christian faith have made Chris very successful. The original vision to make Goliath’s spear was the result of one of those “What if” moments.
