Executive Officers

Founder/Chancellor - Mahesh Chavda

   
Mahesh Chavda grew up in Mombassa, Kenya, the son of a prominent Hindu teacher. At the tender age of 16, Mahesh had a dramatic encounter with Jesus Christ during which he was taken to heaven in a powerful dream. Following this encounter Mahesh committed his heart to the Lord. Since that time God has continued to use him in the power of the gospel and the anointing of the Holy Spirit. Mahesh received his undergraduate degree from Wayland Baptist University, did graduate work at Texas Tech, and received doctorates from Sacramento Theological Seminary and Bible College and Global Evangelical Christian College and Seminary.
 
Mahesh Chavda is the founder and president of Chavda Ministries International and Senior Pastor of All Nations Church and Healing Center located in Fort Mill, SC. An International evangelist, Mahesh and his wife Bonnie have led more than 800,000 people to Christ around the globe. They also oversee “The Watch of the Lord” global prayer movement and conduct leadership training conferences that teach Christians to watch and pray, do the works of Jesus and move in the anointing of the Holy Spirit. He has authored several books including The Watch of the Lord, Only Love Can Make A Miracle, The Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting, The Hidden Power of Speaking in Tongues, The Hidden Power of the Believer’s Touch and his latest books The Power of the Cross: Epicenter of Glory and Getting to Know the Holy Spirit.

Founder/Academic Dean - Bonnie Chavda

    
Bonnie Chavda is the daughter of cattle ranchers from New Mexico. A dramatic encounter with the Holy Spirit at age 10 radically transformed Bonnie’s life, bringing her into a total commitment to Christ and His purposes. Later, she did her undergraduate studies at Lubbock Christian College, where she concentrated on coursework in Psychology and Sociology.
 
Bonnie received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from Global Evangelical Christian College and Seminary.  A gifted author and dynamic teacher, Bonnie brings revelation and release to thousands through her exciting and often dramatic exposition of the Word. Her intense love of Jesus and her fearless, forthright, pioneer spirit converge to make her an unforgettable speaker.
 
Bonnie is an inspiring leader and a multi-faceted woman of God. Her passion and frankness bring an impartation for all who seek a deeper walk with God. Her presentations often focus on personal revival and discipleship relevant to our times. Known for her prophetic insight and passion for the Body of Christ, Chavda encourages people from all walks of life to come into fullness for God’s end-time purpose. As a motivational speaker, her wide range of tapes and articles continue to bless thousands. Her latest book, The Original Sin, is poised to be a best seller.

Bonnie and her husband, Mahesh Chavda, are Founders and Senior Pastors of All Nations Church and Healing Center. Together, they also head up a global prayer movement called The Watch of the Lord. Bonnie serves as Executive Director of Chavda Ministries International and has served with her international evangelist husband in global mission work since 1980. The Chavdas’ maintain ministry bases in North Carolina, Central Africa, and the U.K., while conducting evangelistic crusades and training seminars around the world. Bonnie and Mahesh have four grown children and maintain a home in Charlotte.

Administrative Dean/Dean of Students

David Foxworth, M.A.

   
David Foxworth earned a B.A. in Business Administration at UNC-Charlotte in 1976. He completed an M.A. in Biblical Literature at Oral Roberts University in 1988. He just completed a Ph.D. in Renewal Studies from Regent University (2011) where he was selected the Outstanding Graduate in the Ph.D. program. He planted a church in Montpelier, Vermont in 1991 and served as senior pastor for 15 years. David has a lifelong passion for the subjects of revival, renewal, and awakenings. He and his wife Patty just celebrated their twentieth anniversary. They have six grandchildren.