MEET THE FOUNDERS
About Melinda: Melinda is a prophetic voice, author, and a true visionary who loves to teach, train, and equip the body of Christ. Melinda's powerful deliverance and marriage restoration testimony demonstrates that love conquers all and dreams can be resurrected, no matter the circumstance. Melinda believes that with God, all things are possible! Melinda is a licensed pastor at Bethel Church in Redding, California, alongside her husband, Pieter. Melinda is the co-founder of Arise and Shine International as well as Melinda Lagaay Ministries. She is also the Director of Operations at Igniting Hope Ministries with Steve & Wendy Backlund.
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About Pieter: Pieter brings over 15 years of medical and legal expertise as CEO of Bezalel Innovations. As an AO fellow, former board-certified foot and ankle surgeon, and instructor for the American Academy of Foot and Ankle Osteosynthesis with multiple clinical publications, Pieter is passionate about innovation and healthcare. Pieter, also holds a Juris Doctorate providing valuable insight into healthcare law and intellectual property. Pieter's vision is to develop innovative medical technologies that improve patient care and foster the next generation of purpose-driven leaders. His leadership is grounded in his faith, strong moral principles of integrity, service, and care for the local community. Pieter and his wife are passionate about seeing individuals and marriages restored and redeemed. They founded Arise & Shine Ministries which focuses on biblical counseling, healing, and deliverance for couples and individuals. They are also the co-founders of Igniting Marriages under Igniting Hope Ministries.
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A MESSAGE FROM PIETER & MELINDA
VISION STATEMENT
At Arise and Shine International, our vision is to see cities transformed into vibrant, thriving communities—where every heart radiates hope and every family walks in wholeness, just as Isaiah 60:1 declares: “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.” We dream of a world without foster care, without divorce—where marriages are restored, children are safe, and lives are anchored in God-given identity and purpose
MISSION STATEMENT
Arise and Shine International is a Christian ministry ignited by a divine call to spark hope and ignite lasting transformation through inner healing, deliverance, mind renewal, and Spirit-led teaching. We equip and empower individuals and marriages to embrace their God-given identity, break free from strongholds, and boldly step into the dreams God has placed in their hearts. We inspire hearts to be restored, minds to be renewed, and lives to rise in authority and freedom.