Matt Woodhouse pursued the call of God on his life as a young boy and began preaching and teaching the Word of God at the age of 17.

While serving as Associate and Youth Pastor for 13 years at the Aylesbury Vale Community Church in England, Matt wrote and established an extensive curriculum for teaching the key principles of the Christian faith to students aged 7-18 in the English public school system.

In 2001, Matt and his family relocated to Texas where he completed his Doctorate in Theology and became a Certified Professor of Theology. During this time, he served as Principal Emeritus and Director of Theology at the Kairos Bible Training Center, in addition to serving on the Pastoral Team at Highpoint Church.

Matt has been married to his Canadian sweetheart, Darlene, since 1994. Together they have ministered throughout North America, India, Africa, Central and South America, as well as numerous nations throughout Eastern Europe.

In 2006 they founded Abundant Hope Ministries. This ministry is an expression of their lifelong passion to play a part in seeing people’s lives restored with hope, envisioned with God’s purpose, and launched on a journey towards fulfilling the dreams God has given to them. Through this ministry they build orphanages, lead international missions teams, and provide apostolic training, support, and encouragement to pastors and church leaders.

Matt and Darlene live in Fort Mill, South Carolina with their two sons, Malachi and Solomon. They serve as Lead Pastors and co-founders of Antioch International Church.

Matt has a passion for discipleship, and to train and equip leaders to walk in their God-given gifting and calling. His commitment to follow the prophetic leading of the Holy Spirit has enabled him to be a source of encouragement and support to many in the body of Christ. It has often been said that Matt has the unique ability to explain deep Biblical truths, in ways that are clear and easy to understand, while always maintaining the integrity of the Word. He motivates and challenges his listeners with his enthusiasm, humor, and revelation.

Darlene was born and raised in Canada where she was introduced to Jesus at the age of 3. She was raised in a loving Christian home with humble means, but with an abundance of love and compassion for family and for others.

At the age of 18, Darlene attended Kings Bible College in England where she received a diploma in Theological and Biblical studies. Darlene’s passion to share the love of Christ in practical ways to orphans, the poor, and the weak has always been a motivating force in her life. It was for this purpose, that she trained as a Registered Nurse and later became a Nurse-Midwife.

Darlene has been married to her true love, Matt, since 1994. She has traveled to many nations of the world, teaching and preaching alongside her husband. She was the founder and Director of Aylesbury Pregnancy Crisis Center in England from 1996 - 2000.

In 2006, Darlene and her husband founded Abundant Hope Ministries through which Darlene’s heart to minister to the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of people in developing countries has found great fulfillment.

She is a dedicated wife, and a mother who truly knows how precious a gift that children are. Matt and Darlene now live in Fort Mill, South Carolina with their two sons, Malachi and Solomon. They serve as Lead Pastors and co-founders of Antioch International Church.

Through the past number of years, Darlene has taught in Bible Schools, secular and Christian woman's groups, youth groups, church conferences, and various other settings. She will regularly teach about Kingdom character, the Fruit of the Spirit, as well as topical women’s issues such as marriage, raising children, women’s health, and developing fulfilling relationships.

Darlene ministers with sincerity, tenderness, and enthusiasm. She has an eye to notice those who are overlooked, and a heart to encourage and support those who might otherwise “fall through the cracks”. Because of her relationship with Christ, she is not daunted by life’s challenges but is determined to pursue the adventures of God for her life, and see God’s purpose fulfilled for her family and the body of Christ.

Dr. Peter Wyns began preaching when he was a teenager and has ministered the Gospel for more that 35 years. During those years he served as the senior pastor of four different congregations and planted several new churches. He founded a Christian school and a discipleship training ministry called Foundations Training Institute.

Dr. Wyns has extended apostolic oversight to more than a dozen congregations and has traveled to more than 30 nations teaching God’s word. In recent years he continued his education and received a doctorate degree from North Carolina College of Theology.

Dr. Wyns co-founded Intercessors for Canada, a national prayer ministry, and was chairman of the National Prayer Committee of Canada. He has served on several international boards, including Christians for Israel, Salt and Light Ministries and Foundations for a Nation Ministries.

In 2003 he joined Derek Prince Ministries serving as their Director of Ministry. He ministered across the USA and also led their Hispanic work around the world. This was a special blessing to Dr. Wyns because Derek Prince is his grandfather.

As Director of Ministry for CMM, Dr. Wyns now travels extensively, teaching at conferences, Bible Schools, local churches and international mission venues. For 31 years he has been happily married to Joy. They have 4 children and 5 grandchildren.

Dr. Peter Wyns is the President and Director of Ministry for "Christians for Messiah Ministries." He has been ministering to people and teaching God's word for more than 35 years. He has served as a pastor for 30 years and has ministered in more than 30 nations around the world.

Most of his present work is that of an international Bible teacher and an apostle. He travels extensively with his wife Joy to churches and conferences around the USA. He loves to visit groups small and large. He is a friend to many and a great encouragement for pastors and congregations. Whenever he teaches, people are inspired. They are challenged to step out in faith and believe God for great things.

Although he teaches on a wide variety of themes, he is often called upon to speak on Israel in the Last Days, Breaking Generational Curses, The Power of Prayer and Equipping God's People for the Work of the Ministry.

Joy was born again, at age fifteen and from the very start she pressed into God. Within the first few months of her salvation she received a miraculous healing in her leg and was also baptized in the Holy Spirit.

At age eighteen Joy married Peter Wyns and became a pastor's wife. In the early years she focused on raising her children, but found that she was soon called upon to counsel the women of the church. As her calling and gifting emerged, Joy was sought out by many women in the church and community. Her counseling gift demonstrated a high level of wisdom and spiritual strength and she regularly ministered to several women each day.

For many she was a pastoral lifeline, especially for those who were facing some measure of crisis. Joy has always been a woman of prayer. She co-led Intercessors for Canada with her husband and orchestrated intercessory prayer teams in the local church. She also helped facilitate prayer across the nation of Canada. She has partnered with her husband in ministering healing, deliverance and breaking of curses over the lives of thousands of people. Several times she has set herself apart for extended forty day fasts.

As a pastors wife, Joy has been an excellent worker and administrator. She has served the body of Christ sacrificially on more occasions than can be remembered. Her home has always been open for all who needed hospitality and care. She has led numerous events and administrations in the church in fulfilled her calling as a Christian leader and a skillful pastor.

Jesse was raised in a Christian home and felt the call of God from a young age. While still a youth, he traveled on a mission trip to Uganda and Kenya. This left a profound impression on him and further solidified his call to the ministry.

Jesse is a gifted and anointed worship leader. By age 18, he was leading city-wide praise gatherings every month and soon after he became the main worship leader at his church, giving oversight to the worship teams of the congregation for 9 years. He is a wonderful song writer and a great encourager of young people.

After completing his years in college, Jesse came on staff with his church. For 6 years he served as the full-time church administrator, which also included administrating the Christian school associated with the church and a dynamic international ministry that the church was connected to.

He and his wife Elizabeth also served as youth pastors in their church for several years. Jesse is a fine preacher and an excellent Bible teacher. He has a heart for God and a great love for people.

Outside of church related responsibilities and along with fathering his two sons, Ethan and Micah, Jesse is currently studying and working towards a criminology degree.

Elizabeth was raised in a Christian home and from a young age was active in leading her friends to Christ. Since she was a young girl she exercised the gift of an evangelist and was a compassionate care-giver to her peers. Under the anointing of the Holy Spirit she has lived a life of praying for the sick and encouraging the weak.

At age fifteen she championed the cause of the unborn child, taking a stand for Christ in her high school and preaching to youth groups across Canada.
As a young woman Elizabeth has served with her husband as a youth pastor for seven years. She has orchestrated and led children's works including neighborhood choirs, clubs and Sunday School events.

Elizabeth is a trained and gifted musician. She is a song writer and a beautiful singer. Her heart for worship has served to release many into the work of the Spirit. Alongside of her husband, she has led worship in local churches, conferences and special community events.

Elizabeth has been a wonderful counselor and has been a pastor to hundreds of young ladies. She has served the elderly and given herself on countless occasions to administrate events and programs in the church. Elizabeth is a great preacher and a vibrant minister of the Gospel. She has been called upon to deliver the word of God to woman's groups, youth groups and church seminars.

Elizabeth and her husband Jesse love working with children. Although she is an elementary teacher, she is currently taking time out of the classroom to focus on their two young sons, Ethan and Micah.