Meet the Team

Ayo Shosanya

Founder | Writer | Content Creator

Ayo is a determined blogger striving to use his insights and God given talents to share the Gospel. He aspires to point skeptics to the truth of the Gospel using apologetics. His goal is to also inform others of the times we're living in preceding the Lord's soon return, through the study of prophecy. He hopes to both inform his readers with facts, equip them with tools to communicate the Gospel, and offer hope and encouragement through God's Word.

Barry Paulson

Content Creator

Barry was born in Minnesota and then moved to Nebraska, Florida, North Carolina, Mexico and then spent 22 years living in Spain. He is trilingual (English, Spanish, and Catalan) and now lives in Plymouth, Minnesota with his wife Melissa (also on the team) and his daughter Elliana. He gave his life to Jesus as a teenager and wants to share God's love and joy to others. He has a passion for Jesus, apologetics, evangelism outreach, and eschatology. He enjoys using his talents in Graphic Design and the Arts, as well as the Music Ministry. He enjoys playing guitar, crafting things out of wood and he has a passion for teaching.....and coffee.

Mari Ellman

Japanese Translator

Mari is a wife and a Japanese mother of two daughters. She currently lives in Minnesota. She has a heart for leading Japanese people to Christ. She also wants to encourage American Christians to witness Jesus to Japanese people.

Melissa Paulson

Japanese Translator | Content Creator

Melissa is originally from Colombia but moved to Japan when she was very young and lived in Tokyo for all her childhood. She met Jesus for real when she was 15 and has been in love ever since. Since she can speak fluent Japanese, it's always in her heart to be able to reach Japanese people. She believes understanding the language and the culture is a gift she was given by God to use it for His glory. She currently lives in Minnesota with her husband (Barry, also on the team) and daughter. She is blessed to be part of this team!