Beyond Evangelism: Establishing a lifelong faith in Jesus
Beyond Evangelism: Establishing a lifelong faith in Jesus

Meet Our board

The Board of Directors for Firm Foundation In Christ Ministries is currently comprised of seven members. Each of them brings a unique perspective to the board from their different backgrounds and experiences. One thing they all have in common is that they love God and have a deep and growing personal relationship with Him through His Son Jesus Christ. They all desire to help others to start that relationship strongly so that new believers can have the same firm foundation that they themselves have – which is why they are part of the board. If you are interested in becoming part of the board or being involved in supporting this ministry in any other way, let us know! We are always looking for more people to join the team! E-mail us with interest at info@fficm.org. 

Current board members

  • Douglas Hoy, FFICM Board Chairman. Lover of Jesus. Retired electrical engineer in semiconductor industry for 30 years. Group leader in national on-line bible study for 8 years. Fifteen years non-profit leadership experience including stint as a church administrator for large church in Portland, OR. Leader and co-founder of a community-based non-profit in suburb of Portland. Supporter of FFICM since founding, Board Member since January 2022.
  • Rich Gardner, Ph.D. FFICM Founder and President.
  • Deborah Sezov, Ph.D. FFICM Board Secretary.  Homeschool mother in New Jersey. Her doctoral studies were in Research Psychology at Temple University. Board Member since October 2020.
  • Mike Trainor, FFICM Board Treasurer and Food Services Manager in Oregon/Washington. Board Member since October 2020.
  • Isuwa Atsen, PhD. Associate Professor of Theology at Dordt University, Sioux Center, IA. He previously taught at Trinity Christian College in Palos Heights, IL, and at Gindiri Theological Seminary in Nigeria, where he also served as Dean of Postgraduate Studies. Drawing from his years of pastoral ministry experience, Isuwa enjoys preaching and continues to do so as a guest speaker in a number of churches. Board Member since  May, 2025.
  • Paul Wides, Ph.D., Executive Director since April 2026.  Previously Pastor and global outreach lead for 30 years at Christ Community Chapel in Hudson, Ohio.  Experienced in cross-cultural ministry including church planting. Board Member since May 2024.
  • Scott Cliff, Attorney, mediator, arbitrator, and Christian Conciliator in private practice in Portland Oregon, and FFICM Board Member since February 2026.  Scott counsels and represents many Portland-based Churches and ministries, has helped resolve conflicts among believers in numerous settings. His other board service has included Union Gospel Mission of Portland, Fairhaven Recover Homes, and Christian Mediation Northwest.