Introducing the world to Jesus, one episode at a time.
The pillars of COME & SEE
PRODUCTION
Come and See is committed to funding the production costs of all seven seasons of The Chosen through donations from generous supporters like you.
TRANSLATION
This global phenomenon is set to break the record for the most dubbed tv show ever. Come & See aims to reach 95% of the world in their heart language by helping translate The Chosen into 600 languages. With 100 dubbed languages and another 500 with subtitles, The Chosen is a historically ambitious project to bring an experience with Jesus to the ends of the earth.
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION
In partnership with ministries around the world, Come & See is on a mission to get The Chosen into communities that would be left untouched by traditional, for-profit partnerships. These partners are bringing The Chosen into remote villages, prisons, halfway houses, and beyond.
FREE FOR ALL
Come & See is committed to making The Chosen available for free in the app, so that as many people as possible can experience the show and follow Jesus. Support from believers like you allow us to continue towards the goal in reaching a billion people.
PRODUCTION
Come and See is committed to funding the production costs of all seven seasons of The Chosen through donations from generous supporters like you.
TRANSLATION
This global phenomenon is set to break the record for the most dubbed tv show ever. Come & See aims to reach 95% of the world in their heart language by helping translate The Chosen into 600 languages. With 100 dubbed languages and another 500 with subtitles, The Chosen is a historically ambitious project to bring an experience with Jesus to the ends of the earth.
GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION
In partnership with ministries around the world, Come & See is on a mission to get The Chosen into communities that would be left untouched by traditional, for-profit partnerships. These partners are bringing The Chosen into remote villages, prisons, halfway houses, and beyond.
FREE FOR ALL
Come & See is committed to making the show available for free in The Chosen app, so that as many people as possible can experience the show and follow Jesus. Support from believers like you allow us to continue towards the goal in reaching a billion people.
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MEET THE TEAM
James Barnett
James Barnett is the visionary behind DaySpring's remarkable journey to global leadership in Christian expressions. For 29 years, as president, he transformed a small partnership into a powerhouse, distributing over 200 million products worldwide. Beyond DaySpring, James authored "Blue Skies" and founded Mary & Martha. He resides in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, with his wife, Marilyn. They have three adult children, five grandchildren, and are active members of Fellowship Bible Church in Rogers, Arkansas.
Stan Jantz
As Global Ambassador, Stan Jantz leads Come and See in its mission to share the authentic Jesus with 1 billion people. After serving as president of one of the nation’s largest Christian bookstores, Stan began a writing career that has produced 75 books with more than 4 million copies sold. His latest title, released in 2021, is “The Healing Power of God: A Biblical Embrace of the Supernatural.”
Stan has also served in leadership roles with several Christian publishers and as president of the Evangelical Christian Publishers Association (EPCA), an international nonprofit trade organization of member companies that are involved in the publishing and distribution of Christian content worldwide.
For 24 years Stan has served on the board of trustees of Biola University, including a term as board chair. He and his wife, Karin, reside in Huntington Beach, California. They have two children.
Charles Ryan Dunham
Ryan is the Chief Operations Officer at the Come and See Foundation, with 30+ years of experience in nonprofit and for-profit roles. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Bowling Green State University and returns to Ohio each fall for "tractor therapy" during the harvest season.
Before joining Come and See, he most recently served as the CEO of an early-stage investment firm. He led the strategic development and structuring of company operations with approximately $150M in assets under management.
Ryan has spent most of his professional career in executive roles with organizations dedicated to resourcing the global Church for discipleship, worship, and evangelism. He spent 14 years as Vice President of Sales at Zondervan, a leading Christian Communications Company, where he was instrumental in launching resources like The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, The Passion of Christ DVD, and the New International Version Bible Translation.
Ryan and his family moved from Grand Rapids, MI, to Colorado after he became Senior Vice President at David C Cook, a nonprofit publisher known for Sunday School curriculum. Later, he became President of Integrity Music, the leading worship music label, working with churches and worship leaders like Paul Baloche, Lincoln Brewster, and New Life Church. Ryan and his wife, Jodi, live in Colorado Springs, CO, with two adult sons.
Kira McCracken
As Vice President of Development for Come and See, Kira McCracken leads fundraising efforts and the development of donor relations. Kira has devoted her career to advancing faith-based nonprofit organizations through strategic fundraising. She joins the organization after 13 years at Biola University, where she served as associate vice president and spearheaded the largest comprehensive fundraising campaign in the institution’s history. Kira’s work at Biola also included leading the annual fund program, the alumni relations program, the President’s Circle giving society, fundraising events and galas, as well as donor stewardship, communications and marketing.
Kira and her husband, Brett, live in Orange County, California, with their three children.
Mike Kennedy
As Vice President of Marketing for Come and See, Mike Kennedy leads the implementation of the overall marketing strategy and development of brand awareness. Mike is passionate about telling stories that stir the soul and connect people with life-changing experiences that point them to Jesus.
For more than 25 years, Mike has led marketing and creative communications teams in the music, publishing, technology and nonprofit industries. Before joining Come and See, Mike served as the Global Story Director for Compassion International, managing a team of storytellers based in 30 countries. Mike also successfully launched a mobile app firm from the ground up with clients including Oprah Winfrey, KLOVE Radio Networks and Advertising Age.
While directing marketing efforts at NavPress and David C. Cook, Mike played a critical role in helping launch “The Message” Bible and developing audiences for authors including Francis Chan and his best-selling book, “Crazy Love.” In the early 2000s, he led the development of Dave Ramsey’s youth programs that continue to be utilized in thousands of schools and churches.
Mike lives in Colorado with his wife, Kim. They have two college-aged children.
Wendi Lord, PhD
Dr. Wendi Lord’s experience spans Fortune 50 to not-for-profit organizations, with a focus on translation in the technology sector. For many years, she has served in leadership roles across the Christian publishing and music industries, and in 2023, released her book Propel Your Potential: Learn to Flourish When You Have Enough but Don’t Feel Like Enough. Dr. Wendi collaborates with clients and firms nationwide to help people flourish at work and in life.
Wendi and her husband reside in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Rick Dempsey
Rick Dempsey holds a key consulting role at CAS as Sr Vice President of Creative and Global Localization. His primary responsibility is maintaining the creative consistency and integrity of our localization efforts, a crucial task as we work towards dubbing 'The Chosen' into 100 languages and providing subtitles in 600 languages. Rick collaborates closely with Wendi Lord, our international vendors, and our creative teams. Prior to joining CAS, Rick spent an impressive 35 years as SVP, Creative at The Walt Disney Company. He was a founding member and creative leader of Disney Character Voices, domestic and international, where he played a pivotal role in directing some of Hollywood's most prominent talent in their character portrayals. On the global stage, he led creative teams in translating and dubbing Disney, Pixar, Lucas and Marvel projects in up to 65 languages worldwide.
Outside of his professional endeavors, Rick and his wife, Kari, are active members of Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA. Their family includes five children, 4 of whom are married, and are blessed with 9 grandchildren.
Board of Trustees
Mart Green
Mart Green is an awarded Christian businessman and philanthropist. He is the co-founder of Hobby Lobby, a chain of arts and crafts stores, and Mardel, a chain of Christian and educational supply stores. He is also the founder of Every Tribe Every Nation, an alliance dedicated to "Eradicate Bible Poverty" for all 6000+ vital languages on planet earth.
Green is a native Oklahoman and has been married to Diana for over 40 years. They have four adult children, three children-in-law, and eleven grandchildren.
Rob Hoskins
Dr. Rob Hoskins is the president of OneHope, a global ministry committed to engaging every child in the world with God's Word. He has led OneHope toward an outcome-based, multimedia focus that includes digital programs like the Bible App for Kids. Dr. Rob holds a doctorate in theology and is a sought-after speaker and teacher.
He is also the author of several books, including Change Your World and Hope Delivered. He and his wife, Kim, have two incredible daughters and three grandchildren.
Raymond Harris
Raymond H. Harris is a successful architect, movie producer, and venture capitalist. He founded one of the largest architectural firms in the United States, which specializes in corporate architecture. He is also an author and executive producer of several movies that have been distributed by Sony Pictures and Lions Gate Entertainment. Raymond is involved in several charitable organizations and has worked on sustainable community development projects in Africa and Asia. He is married with four children and ten grandchildren.
Rob Showers
Rob Showers is a co-founder of Simms Showers LLP, a law firm that excels in civil and commercial litigation, focusing on church, nonprofit, and business law. He's represented a broad spectrum of clients, including major religious denominations and nonprofits. His career began in the U.S. Department of Justice, where he tackled child exploitation issues, and he later spearheaded the National Law Center for Children and Families. A Wake Forest University graduate, Rob is deeply committed to various boards and church planting, balancing a rich family life with his professional and community endeavors.
Roy Moore
Roy Moore is an esteemed entrepreneur with 25 years of experience and has generated over $0.5 billion in shareholder value across various industries. He's currently active on corporate and nonprofit boards and invests in early-stage ventures. Roy founded Be Strong to combat bullying and mental health issues, impacting over 2 million students annually. An inventor with seven patents, he has held C-level positions in numerous companies and is recognized for his sales strategy and merger and acquisition expertise.
Donovan Campbell
Donovan Campbell, Jr. is an attorney and shareholder at Rader & Campbell in Dallas, and has an extensive legal background, including significant roles in high-profile cases. A graduate of Princeton University and the University of Texas Law School, he's practiced law since 1975 across various U.S. courts. Don is married with five successful children, including a bestselling author, a hand surgeon, and real estate and legal professionals. He enjoys hunting, fishing, and family time.
Biblical Advisory Council
Jesse Stone, PhD
Dr. Stone is Theologian in Residence at OneHope, an international ministry that equips church movements around the world with innovative scripture engagement resources for children and youth, including the Bible App for Kids. He completed his PhD in New Testament Studies from the University of St. Andrews in 2023 under the supervision of Prof. N. T. Wright. His academic interests include topics in biblical theology, Christian origins, Pauline theology, and reading the New Testament within its broader Jewish and Greco-Roman context. In addition to his work as Chair of the Global Theological Review Board for Come and See, Dr. Stone serves as a Visiting Professor of Biblical Theology and Missions at Southeastern University.
Finny Philip, PhD
Dr. Philip has been the principal of Filadelfia Bible College, Udaipur, India, since 2005. He completed his PhD in New Testament from the University of Durham, UK, which was subsequently published as The Origins of Pauline Pneumatology. His academic research focuses on Spirit movements in the New Testament and among first-century Christian communities. He was a theological editor (New Testament) for the landmark South Asia Bible Commentary published in 2015. He also currently serves as a senior consultant for the forthcoming South Asia Study Bible and a theological editor for the Asia Bible Commentary series. Additionally, Dr. Philip has been serving the Lausanne Movement as the Regional Director for South Asia (2013- 2017) and is now a Board Member.
J. Ayodeji Adewuya, PhD
Dr. Adewuya is Professor of New Testament and Greek at the Pentecostal Theological Seminary where he has taught since 2001. He received his PhD from the University of Manchester, England in 1999. He is the author of several academic monographs, commentaries, and popular-level books on the New Testament. His latest publication, An African Commentary on the Letter of James was released in January 2023. Dr. Adewuya is an active member in several academic and professional societies, including the prestigious Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas. He has been a missionary to the Philippines since 1984 where he planted several churches and continues to minister. His wife, Grace Adewuya is the founder of the Amazing Grace Christian Foundation, a ministry that reaches out to underprivileged women and children in the Philippines, Kenya, Zambia, and Nigeria.
Miguel Álvarez, PhD
Dr. Álvarez is President of Seminario Bíblico Pentecostal Centroamericano (SEBIPCA) in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala. He received his PhD from the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. Previously, he served as the President of the Asian Seminary for Christian Ministries (ASCM) Manila, Philippines) and the President of the South American Seminary (SEMISUD) in Ecuador. He has authored and edited several books, including Pasión por la Palabra, Theology of Mission, and Integral Mission: New Paradigm for Latin American Pentecostals. Dr. Álvarez serves on the Board of Directors for the World Alliance of Pentecostal Theological Education (WAPTE), Pentecostal World Fellowship Mission Commission (PWFMC), and the International Board of Education of the Church of God. Previously he was an associate representative for Superbook at the Christian Broadcasting Network (CBN). Dr. Alvarez has been a pastor, administrator and educator in the Church of God (Cleveland, TN). He is married to Dr. Mireya Alvarez and they have four grown children and six grandchildren.
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One of the most impactful ways that Come & See will help The Chosen will be to translate and video dub The Chosen into 100 languages while subtitling the series into another 500 languages. This will allow 95% of the people worldwide to experience The Chosen in their own heart language.
We’ve made it easy for you to contribute to the ongoing global impact of The Chosen. Simply click on the “Donate” button to direct your tax-deductible gift to the ministry of Come & See, which will make it possible for the vast majority of the world to experience The Chosen in their own language.
The Come & See team has extensive relationships around the world with ministry partners who will be able to assist in getting The Chosen in places that traditional distribution channel partners do not pursue. This will help The Chosen reach its ministry and audience growth objectives far more rapidly. And with our structure, as a Christian-based nonprofit, we can build relationships and trust more effectively than a traditional content distributor.
Come & See is simply a growth and outreach resource for The Chosen. Nothing about how the show is created or produced will be changed and impacted by our efforts. In fact, we are greatly invested in keeping The Chosen doing what it does best ... creating the most authentic series about Jesus and His disciples the world has ever seen on film. We simply hope to help make the series be seen by many, many more people worldwide. To that end, Come & See is also connected to and helping to fund partners that will provide research, media production and strategic placement of that media at a large scale.