Who We Are
Millions of people in rural villages of the world have never had even ONE CHANCE to hear about Jesus or experience His love. Global Seed Planters is undaunted in our commitment to bring the hope of Jesus and His light and hope into the dark and difficult regions of the world.
Until we reach:
The Least. The Last. The Lost.
Diane Brask
Founder and Executive Director of Global Seed Planters
Diane Brask grew up on a dairy farm in Northwest, Wisconsin. Her farm background gave her great lessons for life- trust God, work hard, love your neighbors, take risks, stay out of debt, and always measure your harvest.
After graduating High School, Diane went on to Bethel University where she graduated with her degree in Social Work. She went on to direct a two county rural youth ministry for 15 years. After that, Diane moved on to become the Rural Director of National Network of Youth Ministries for several years.
In 2006, Diane became licensed under International Ministerial Fellowship and started a mission’s organization called Global Seed Planters. Her passion is to bring the Good News of Jesus to the least reached, most underserved rural communities….to the ends of the earth.
When she is not in some remote village of the world….you can find Diane at home on her farm where she grew up. It’s where her story, and the story of Global Seed Planters began.
Board of Trustees
Wayne Skaff
A BA in business and MBA in marketing, Wayne has had over 40 years of ministry experiences, including: Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Billy Graham Evangelistic Associates, and mega churches in AZ and MN, Wayne recently retired as the Executive Pastor of Northgate Church in MN. Wayne and his wife, Arlene, just celebrated their 50th Anniversary. His claim to fame is leading almost 50 trips to Israel.
Shannon Paul
Co-Founder of Community Pass, Shannon previously worked as an Account Director in several companies, former Director of Media at Wal-Mart, and marketing extraordinaire, Shannon is a successful business woman through and through. Shannon also has a huge heart for vulnerable women. She volunteers at Oasis of Hope, a program for women and girls in recovery.
Jeremy Hess
CEO and Managing Partner at The Premise Studio and Chief Branding Officer at Waukeen & Company, Jeremy has traveled to many nations with Diane as her photographer. His best accomplishment is being married to his wonderful wife, Allison, and raising 7 incredible kids!
Chasz Parker
An experienced leader with a demonstrated ministry in non-profit social service organizations and faith-based ministries, Chasz is particularly skilled in helping non-profits with fundraising, strategic planning, and organizational development.
Melissa Motschenbacher
Gifted in administrative roles, Melissa serves with: Forge Forward, Redrock Church, and Carl’s Kitchen. She loves to use her gifts to serve the body of Christ. She is passionate about global missions, carrying for vulnerable women and children, and feeding the poor.
Pastor Tony Nichols
The Founding Pastor of Church Alive, Tony has pastored for more than three decades and has traveled to 44 nations doing leadership training, church planting, and marriage seminars. He thrives on raising up leadership teams and doing ministry together.
Diane Brask
The Founder and Executive Director of Global Seed Planters, Diane has been to over 40 nations. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. Her ministry experience began in a community-wide youth ministry that she directed for 20 years. She then served as the rural coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries. Diane is a licensed Minister under IMF.
Sarah Monson
The Administrative Director of Global Seed Planters, Sarah is happily married to her husband, Jason, and a mom to 6 great kids. She is passionate about reaching the lost in strategic ways and putting systems into place that help people to be successful. She is also passionate in prayer and in her devotion to those God has called her to be in relationship with.
Advisory Council
Mark Gold
The Founder and Director of Global Link Partners, Mark has a passion to advance the Kingdom of God through training leaders in remote, rural areas of the world. Mark has always been passionate about youth and believes they will be at the forefront of the next revival in our country and around the world.
Charlie Marquis
The Chief Operations Officer at Forge Forward, Charlie is passionate about seeing the Kingdom of God advanced among the unreached, unengaged, and frontier regions of the world. Charlie’s heartbeat is “to preach the gospel where Christ is not known” (Romans 15:20). He has put his feet to his faith, traveling extensively to unreached people groups across the globe.
Cynthia Leonard
The President of K-Wood Truss, Cynthia is the heart and soul behind this successful family-owned hometown business that strives to be “a cut above the rest.” Cynthia is a great example of a great Christian woman in the marketplace.
Maureen Kirby
The Managing Director for Legacy Initiative, a national organization focused on empowering grandparents to impact their grandchildren, Maureen brings more than 35 years of non-profit expertise. She has developed and implemented extensive sales, marketing, and partnership programs.
Diane Brask
The Founder and Executive Director of Global Seed Planters, Diane has been to over 40 nations. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Bethel University in St. Paul, MN. Her ministry experience began in a community-wide youth ministry that she directed for 20 years. She then served as the rural coordinator for the National Network of Youth Ministries. Diane is a licensed Minister under IMF.
Sarah Monson
The Administrative Director of Global Seed Planters, Sarah is happily married to her husband, Jason, and a mom to 6 great kids. She is passionate about reaching the lost in strategic ways and putting systems into place that help people to be successful. She is also passionate in prayer and in her devotion to those God has called her to be in relationship with.