About BGNI
Our History
Bring Good News was founded in 2001 by Gil Lozada. The ministry was born out of his passion to unreached people groups. Under Gil’s leadership, BGN partnered with national-led ministries and indigenous church workers to bring the gospel to unreached people groups. This was accomplished through church planting, discipleship efforts, and meeting physical needs in the name of Jesus. Over the years, BGN has partnered with ministries in Indonesia, India, Pakistan, Myanmar, Thailand, China, Tibet, Egypt, Mexico, Honduras and the Philippines.
Meet Our Board
In 2023, Kyle Heinzman assumed the leadership of the ministry. A six-member Board of Directors guides the ministry and we are a 501(c)(3) IRS tax-exempt charitable organization.
Rick Wolford | President
Ian Lozada | Secretary
Ian Lozada has been involved with the work of Bring Good News International since its founding, when he helped his father, our founder Gil Lozada, with the early website and fundraising videos, eventually moving into going on the Philippines trips and eventually taking up Gil’s seat on our board. Ian attends Centerpoint Church in Massapequa, New York, along with his wife Kristina, and their three children, Caroline, Declan and Audrey. He works as a Realtor with Douglas Elliman Real Estate. and coaches youth sports in his spare time.
Doug Kelsey | Treasurer
Doug is a member of College Park Christian Church in Normal, IL where he serves as an elder, serves on the financial team, and sings in the church choir. He was employed at State Farm Insurance for over 30 years as a Program Manager in the Information Technology department before he took early retirement in 2018. He has been married to wife Lynn for over 30 years and they have two grown children. Outside of work, Doug enjoys reading, working in the yard, and running.
Jamie Stuber
Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in Engineering. He worked as an engineer in the automotive industry at BorgWarner for over 21 years He is currently employed at Delta Faucet Company. Jamie enjoys time with his family, hiking and running, and helping at his church. He has been married to Mary Ellen for 18 plus years and they have three children.
Kyle Heinzman |Director
Soon after I began following Christ at the age of 14, the Lord started to stir my heart towards the mission field. This desire has grown even more over the course of my life. In 2017, I spent the summer in Cambodia serving alongside a missionary on the field. Since graduating from Indiana Wesleyan in 2018, I have volunteered with Cru’s high school ministry at Fishers (IN) High School (where I went to high school) to disciple young men. I have also served with an inner-city ministry in Indianapolis that ministers to homeless young adults. These opportunities have only increased my passion for missions and reaching the nations for Christ.
Todd McBride
Todd holds an Associate’s degree in Electrical Engineering Technology and two business degrees including an MBA. After 20+ years in corporate America and roles in product development, supply chain, quality, and process improvement, he left the workforce in 2009 to start an independent business consulting company, where he remains today. Todd attends Venture Christian Church in Carmel, Indiana where he serves on the mission team. Todd also serves with a local Boy Scout troop and enjoys running, reading, travel, and spending time with family. He is married to Norma and has two adult children and one grandchild.