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 was 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 was a member of the Mohawk Nation of the Six Nations Iroquois Confederacy and had a heart to see life giving healing centers established on all Iroquois territories, as well as other indigenous settings. Willie and Sandy were 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.
Martha Schmitt (3/27/54 - 5/19/26)
Potawatomi
Martha Schmitt was an intercessor and was called to reach Native Americans to come into their full destiny, awareness and spirituality for the Kingdom of God. She was involved with God’s ER (deliverance/emotional/healing) ministry at Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, OK. She participated in strategic prayer walks in Washington DC. Martha and her husband, David, sponsored the “The Redeemed Children Home” in Yangon, Myanmar. Our dear friend crossed over into Glory May 19, 2026 after a long illness. She represented her faith well and we miss her deeply.
Randy & Jennifer Wade
Chickasaw
Randy is a member of the Chickasaw Nation. He serves as the Chaplain for the Chickasaw Nation Medical Center and has worked for the tribe for 27 years. Well-known for his Father's Heart anointing, Randy has also been in ministry for over 30 years and is the Senior Pastor of Temple of God in Connerville, OK. As such, he is an active representative of the Johnston County Ministry Alliance.
Randy leads the Chickasaw Nation Day of Prayer, which began in 2013. He is also an affiliate of the Intertribal Day of Prayer, which had its inception in 2014. He has been an integral member of the executive team of All Tribes DC since 2016.
Randy began his journey with his wife, Jennifer, when they married on May 28th of 2022.
Jennifer is a descendant of the Blackfoot, Muskogee, and Cherokee tribes. She is a constituent of the Action Council of and Secretary for She Leads Native America. In 2002 she began dancing the styles of Traditional Cloth and Fancy Shawl at powwows and performing demonstrations at festivals in the Southeast. She has spoken at various Native events, numerous churches, and gatherings. She also engaged in Prophetic Evangelism, Praise Dancing, and Marketplace Ministry during 10 years in Alabama. She continues her ministry in Oklahoma along with Co-Pastoring their church with Randy.
The Wades share a heart for the unification of God's people. They actively work toward this unity with their brothers and sisters in Christ. They endeavor to sow the seeds of harmony, peace, and love amongst Native American tribes as well.
With a combined excess of 45 years of ministry, 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".
Melvin and Tammy Battiest
Melvin and Tammy Battiest
"Heres Ce! Stun-go? (Hello. How are you? In the Mvskoke language) We are Melvin and Tammeria Battiest, enrolled members of the Muscogee Nation of Oklahoma. We live in Yukon, Oklahoma, but originally from Wetumka, OK. We are co-founders of Native Wings Like An Eagle ministries in Oklahoma City. We have a passion to help Native women and men receive reintegration services upon release from incarceration and living outside their reservation boundaries. We love our Lord Jesus and desire to share His Word and Spirit wherever we go."
Keith Rodrigues
Keith Rodrigues was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado, and currently resides in Denver, Pennsylvania A member of the Navajo Nation, he has been with ATDC since 2016.
For the past 18 years, Keith has served the Crow Creek Reservation in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, where he works with Diamond Willows Ministries. Locally, he leads Creator Craftsman Ministry, providing home maintenance and spiritual support to the community. Additionally, he facilitates a Bible study at the Senior Center.
Keith’s work is deeply rooted in his faith and cultural heritage. He remains dedicated to preserving the traditions of the First Nations People, operating under the belief that prayer and dance are intrinsically connected.
Keith Rodrigues was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado, and currently resides in Denver, Pennsylvania. A member of the Navajo Nation, he has been with ATDC since 2016.
For the past 18 years, Keith has served the Crow Creek Reservation in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, where he works with Diamond Willows Ministries. Locally, he leads Creator Craftsman Ministry, providing home maintenance and spiritual support to the community. Additionally, he facilitates a Bible study at the Senior Center.
Keith’s work is deeply rooted in his faith and cultural heritage. He remains dedicated to preserving the traditions of the First Nations People, operating under the belief that prayer and dance are intrinsically connected.
Keith Rodrigues was born and raised in Pueblo, Colorado, and currently resides in Denver, Pennsylvania. A member of the Navajo Nation, he has been with ATDC since 2016.
For the past 18 years, Keith has served the Crow Creek Reservation in Fort Thompson, South Dakota, where he works with Diamond Willows Ministries. Locally, he leads Creator Craftsman Ministry, providing home maintenance and spiritual support to the community. Additionally, he facilitates a Bible study at the Senior Center.
Keith’s work is deeply rooted in his faith and cultural heritage. He remains dedicated to preserving the traditions of the First Nations People, operating under the belief that prayer and dance are intrinsically connected.
Diane Sharp
Dr. Diane Sharp (Oglala Lakota) is CEO of the Indigenous Empowerment Network, a nonprofit serving in the areas of suicide prevention and wellness on her beloved Pine Ridge Reservation and in tribal communities across the U.S.
She holds a doctorate in Community Care and Trauma Counseling and is a certified Brain Health Coach. Dr. Sharp develops Native specific counseling curricula and resources and also serves as a professor at two major universities teaching in the areas of counseling and qualitative research. She sits on several boards including All Tribes DC.
