Dr. Negiel Bigpond
Euchee
Born November 7, 1949, Dr. Negiel Bigpond is a full-blood member of the Euchee (Yuchi) Indian Tribe. Dr. Bigpond is a fourth generation minister of the gospel. He and wife, of 41 years, Jan have been blessed with three children, two sons-in-law, one daughter-in-law, and six wonderful grandchildren.
Having been in ministry for over 30 years as both an evangelist and a pastor, Dr. Bigpond has been fortunate enough to share the gospel with the people of over 140 native reservations. He is currently serving as Apostle of Morning Star Church of All Nations. Dr. Bigpond is a certified drug and alcohol abuse counselor; as well as, an accomplished musician and singer.
Dr. Bigpond played an active role in the development of a joint resolution of apology to Native peoples for ill-conceived policies by the U.S. government regarding Indian Tribes; frequently traveling to Washington D.C. to work with Senator Sam Brownback (Ret.) of Kansas. In light of his tireless work with the resolution, Charisma Magazine named Dr. Bigpond one of the Ten Most Influential Christian Leaders of 2006. His works include his involvement with Native America Justice Gate East of the Mississippi; which deals with land reconciliation in the eastern states. He has graciously received various keys to cities and proclamations from governors and mayors for his works. Dr. Bigpond provides an apostolic covering for many ministries as a member of C. Peter Wagner’s International Coalition of Apostles; and is also on the boards of the following ministries:
Heartland Apostolic Prayer Network - Dr. John Benefiel, Chairman
Native American Apostolic Council - Dr. Jay Swallow, Chairman
Native American Resource Network - Jean Steffenson, Chairwoman
National Prayer Committee - Chuck Colson, Chairman
The Oak Initiative- James Goll, Chairman, Dr. Bigpond has traveled worldwide, evangelizing and representing Christian Native Americans. Inspired by his involvement in Heartland Apostolic Prayer Network, he followed God’s direction and founded the Native American Circle of Prayer. NACOP establishes prayer teams who are skilled in spiritual warfare and intercession for the Native people and issues that concern them. Out of this, God gave him Spirit Wind, which is an annual prayer day originating on the focus of the Five Civilized Tribes. Since its founding, it has branched out to include several other Native American Tribes.
God has also blessed Dr. Bigpond with the vision of Two Rivers Native American Training Center, for which he is the president and co-founder. The training center is a Christian military training base camp for the purpose of dealing with occult and territorial enemy strongholds on the reservations, and throughout the U.S.
Dr. Bigpond is host of The Gathering Place on Tulsa, OK channel CW 12/19 and God’s Learning Channel, Midland, TX; and is frequently featured on Light of the Southwest on GLC, Midland, TX. He teaches extensively about land issues and reconciliation. Dr. Bigpond has also published his first book and accompanying workbook titled, Women Warriors.
Willie Jock (2/11/1946 – 7/2/2021)
Mohawk
Willie is senior pastor and co-founder along with his wife Sandy, of New Life Christian Church located on the Mohawk territory of Akwesasne in Northern New York state and Canada. Willie is a member of the Mohawk Nation of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy and has a heart to see life giving healing centers established on all Iroquois territories, as well as other indigenous settings. Willie and Sandy are part of a First Nations Strategic Warfare Team endeavoring to link up with the church at large to accomplish healing through the power of forgiveness.
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Martha Schmitt
Potawatomi
Martha Schmitt is an intercessor and has been called to reach Native Americans to come into their full destiny, awareness and spirituality for the Kingdom of God. She is involved with God’s ER (deliverance/emotional/healing) ministry at Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, OK.
She has participated in strategic prayer walks in Washington DC. Martha and her husband, David, sponsors the “The Redeemed Children Home” in Yangon, Myanmar.
Randy & Jennifer Wade
Chickasaw
Randy is a member of the Chickasaw Nation.
Randy works as the Chaplain for the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center. He has worked for the tribe for 27 years.
Randy has been in ministry for over 30 years and he is the Senior Pastor of Temple of God in Connerville, OK.
Randy leads the Chickasaw Nation Day of Prayer, which began in 2013.
Randy is also a member of the Intertribal Day of Prayer, which had its inception in 2014.
Randy has been a part of the executive team of All Tribes DC since 2016.
Randy is a member of the Johnston County Ministry Alliance.
Randy's wife, Jennifer, is a constituent of the Action Council and Secretary for She Leads Native America. She is a descendant of the Blackfoot, Muskogee, and Cherokee tribes. She has spoken at numerous churches and events. She engaged in Prophetic Evangelism and Praise Dancing during 10 years in Alabama. She co-pastors their church with Randy. Together, they look for opportunities for outreach in their community and beyond.
Randy has three children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Jennifer has one daughter in Heaven.
Todd "PapaBear" Finney
Todd “PapaBear” Finney is of Oglala Lakota & Whapekute descent both of the Dakota Oyate or Oceti Sakowin known by most as The Great Sioux Nation. He is the one of the recognized voices of the Oceti Sakowin (The Council of Seven Fires), and has been involved with and a spokesman for the 1st Leonard Peletier Freedom Ride, The Dakota Exile Ride, and The Dakota 38+2 Wokiksuye Ride. He has been an advocate for human rights and MMIW. His outreach Streets of Hope Outreach has served the city of Minneapolis for over a decade now, culminating in being in the center of the Minneapolis Riots, even sitting on the top of one of their buildings and praying and singing through the night so that one of their outreach buildings (4 blocks from the center of the riots) wouldn‘t burn. and also being a large part of the rebuilding and outreach that has been going on since. He is also an accomplished singer songwriter who uses his music to address social issues and lead others to God.
His hope for the future is contained in one of Crazy Horse’s Prophecy:
Upon suffering beyond suffering; the Red Nation shall rise again and it shall be a blessing for a sick world. A world filled with broken promises, selfishness and separations. A world longing for light again. I see a time of seven generations when all the colors of mankind will gather under the sacred Tree of Life and the whole Earth will become one circle again. In that day there will be those among the Lakota who will carry knowledge and understanding of unity among all living things, and the young white ones will come to those of my people and ask for this wisdom. I salute the light within your eyes where the whole universe dwells. For when you are at that center within you and I am in that place within me, we shall be as one.
Maria Grgurich
Maria is Lipan Apache. Maria is a wife of 23 years, a mother of five, and a grandmother to 20 grandchildren. She came to All Tribes four years ago, prayed the 'Forgiveness Prayer', and watched as healing began in her bloodline from trauma (physical, mental, and emotional) that occurred years ago.
The Lord has delivered Maria from a spirit of death. There is a documentary about Maria's family who were massacred in 1918 by Texas Rangers in Porvenir, Texas.
Maria is involved in prayer ministry and serves as a voice for those still suffering from violence. One can see why her name is Waasaanhzhe Benesheenhqwe "Shining Bird Woman".
LaVon Shapland
LaVon is a wife, mother, friend, and is faithful in prayer. Raised in the heart of Oklahoma, she received a gift of love for Native People early in life. She has extensive experience in disaster management and as a nurse in emergency departments. Through her life, she has been drawn to learn with understanding issues surrounding Native Americans including treaties, difficult domestic issues, and redeeming lives through prayer and support.
LaVon has a strong background in working with addiction recovery for both those suffering and their families. She is active in the recovery community, teaching ministry, and praying for those in need. The message of unity and the gift of teamwork has been a focus in her life and career. She has served All Tribes in media support and prayer since 2016 when the vision was first shared in February of that year. LaVon also serves in prayer on the Native USA Watch with Mary Faus. LaVon is active in House of Praise Church, led by full-blood Cherokee, Clifton Pettit.
