Dr. Tom Hayes, executive vice president for Insight for Living in Frisco, TX, speaks an encouraging word about a man's encounter with Jesus and how it makes all the difference for that man as well as those in ministry today.

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Thomas Hayes

Tom holds a B.A in Christian Ministry with an emphasis on Missions from Southwest Baptist University, an M.A. in Cross-Cultural Ministry from DTS and earned a Doctorate of Ministry in Executive Leadership from Denver Seminary. Before joining the staff at Insight for Living Ministries, Tom spent two decades in ministry, most recently serving for many years as the pastor of Missions and Community Impact at Stonebriar. In this role, Tom managed ministry relationships that covered 14 countries as well as mobilized and equipped church members to pursue the mission of God with their own lives. His heart is to serve the pastor/translators who work at the Insight for Living Ministries’ regional offices around the world. IFL currently broadcasts in 8 languages in more than 70 countries. Tom and his wife Katie married in 2001 and walk side by side through the incredible journey of life together in Chris. They both love to travel, and Tom has been to more than 40 countries. Tom and Katie make their home in Texas where they are constantly entertained by their two sons.