Dr. Rick Light

Chief Executive Officer

Dr. Light has been associated with REF for over 20 years. He has previously served as the Director of International and United States Ministries (1982-2001). During that time he led many successful evangelistic efforts in Uganda, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, India, and Russia. In 2001, Dr. Light was installed as the third Executive Director of REF and has faithfully served in that capacity ever since.

Dr. Light graduated from Graham Bible College with B.B.E in Bible and Theology. He received his Seminary training (M.A/M.Div.) and he received his Ph.D in Christian Thought through the Jonathan Edwards Institute in Princeton, NJ, credited through the University of Biblical Studies and Seminary of Oklahoma City, OK in 2005.

He is married to the former Evangeline Patricia Wilkinson, daughter of Dr. & Mrs. Ben Wilkinson. The Light's have three children: Joshua, Victoria, and Nathan. Victoria is married to Justin and they have two daughters, Kylie Renee and Olivia Ruth. Nathan and Beth have 4 children; Titus, Clara, Noah and Joshua. 

Dr. Joshua Light

Chief Operating Officer

Dr. Light has served as a member of the office staff since June, 2004 in a number of differing roles. He completed his Associate’s Degree in 2004 through Northeast State Technical Community College in Blountville, TN, his Bachelor of Biblical Education in 2008 through Graham Bible College in Bristol, and both his M.Div. and D.Min. through Birmingham Theological Seminary in Birmingham, Alabama in 2024.

Joshua is an ordained Teaching Elder, serving under the oversight of Vanguard Presbytery. He is available to fill pulpits and to lead seminars on a wide variety of subjects, focusing on equipping the people of God to serve not only the church but the community around them. He raises monthly support for those travel expenses.

Call the REF Office to schedule Joshua today!

Mr. Nathan Blevins

Chief Financial Officer



Nathan Blevins has served as CFO of Reformed Evangelistic Fellowship since the Spring of 2016.  During that time, he has been able to spearhead significant changes to REF’s business culture, and work atmosphere.  Emphasizing things like a clear, structured approach to requesting reimbursements, making salary changes, or setting attainable budgets and fundraising goals for our missionaries, has been at the forefront of his focus in the office. Nathan graduated with his second Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance in 2007 from King University.
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He gives thanks to God for his wife, Courtney Blevins, who has been his cherished helpmeet and love for over 15 years.  Together they enjoy the lovely Appalachian lifestyle, right here in Bristol, Tennessee with their 4 children.

Mr. Clint Blevins

Chief Information Officer/ Global Developer

Clinton Blevins has been involved in ministry throughout the southeast of the United States for more than fifteen years. He co-Founded the nonprofit organization, Safe World, which has brought medical relief and clean water to portions of Uganda and Haiti. Clint was a regular contributor to Every Thought Captive Magazine, part of the Highlands Ministries, writer and screenwriter for Luminarium Pictures.

He graduated with a B.B.E from Graham Bible College in Bristol, TN with some continued education through Greenville Seminary. He lives in Bristol with his wife Alison and three children Tristan, Ada, and Vincent. 

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Mrs. Rebecca Payton
Conference Director

​Rebecca’s family joined PEF in 1988. Some of her fondest memories involve being at the PEF Family Conferences. She has helped and been involved in facilitating the PEF/REF conferences since she was a teenager. It is a privilege and honor to serve her REF family by striving to make the conference a time of rest and spiritual recharging from their labors of advancing the Gospel.

Rebecca and her husband, Wesley have two boys and live in Oxford, Georgia. In addition to being Conference Director, she is also involved in helping other ministries and helping her mom who owns a hair salon.
Mrs. Victoria Rodda
Administrative Assistant
Victoria reunited with REF in January of 2019, she had previously served as Administrative Assistant from 2006-2010.  She is married to Justin Rodda and has 2 daughters. Victoria is a  Licensed Massage Therapist in Tennessee.
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Victoria professed Christ as a young girl during a PEF Conference in Cullowhee, NC during an Agape Puppet Show and she has held the conference and REF close to her heart ever since. Victoria comes from a rich heritage of Christ Followers and is privileged to work along side all of the wonderful REF Staff and Team Members who are working in the kingdom every single day.
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Mr. Elijah Chapman
Administrative Developer 
Elijah graduated from Emory & Henry College in 2022 with a degree in Business Administration. Growing up, Elijah has served his church in different ways like with Awana’s and the Food Pantry. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family and friends and playing sports. He has a servant’s heart and we are so excited to see how God will use his gifts to better our office.
Mr. Ben Easom
Website Development / I.T.
From an early age, Ben has been enthralled with mission work, and is thrilled to be able to assist the needs of our team members.

He enjoys world-travel, and has a very extensive background with computer systems, technical support.  He's a crucial aid to REF's need for constantly keeping on the cutting edge, in an increasingly digital world.

He lives in Bristol with his wonderful wife Sierra and son Cooper.