Vernon’s visionary leadership fuels the creation and development of every facet of World Help. He travels extensively year-round to oversee our strategic projects around the world, invest in the growth of partners, and personally introduce donors to the needs of impoverished communities. Vernon is also a renowned speaker on college campuses, churches, and conference venues nationwide. He is a trusted voice on the topic of Christian persecution, especially in North Korea, and has been featured on Fox News, Christian Post, CBN News, and other media outlets about the subject. In his free time, you can find Vernon and his wife, Patty, playing with their youngest grandsons while cheering on the older boys at various sports events and performances.