Born of Armenian parents, Grant was raised in Russia as an atheist. Following his compulsory service in the Soviet army, he was seriously ill due to the harsh climate in Siberia. He spent six years in and out of hospitals. At the end of six years of illness, doctors said that he had only one

year to live. At that time a friend gave him his first Bible. As he read the Bible and looked at nature, he came to believe that there is a God. 

Acting upon the principles in the Word of God, his health was restored. He discovered the beauty and harmony of God’s Word, the plan of redemption,

and the uniqueness of the teachings of the SDA Church. He was baptized at the Loma Linda SDA Church in December, 1994. In 2004, he attended a Victory in Jesus seminar presented by Pastor Bill Liversidge. 

As the Gospel gripped his heart, he was filled with a desire to become a preacher and teacher of the Righteousness of Jesus. Under the friendship, encouragement and mentoring of Pastor Liversidge, and moved by the Holy Spirit, he spent countless weekends traveling from church to church opening up the beauty of the Good New to souls in need. Since the death of Pastor Liversidge, he has served as President and Evangelist of Creative Media Ministries, and speaks and leads weekends of revival across the country.

   Married to Susan Willmott for 41 years

Father of Joanna (& Jerdie) Ale

Grandfather of Joshua Ale

Pastor of the Clifton (Cincinnati) Church for 31 years (and with the Ohio Conference for 38 years)

Loves serving God by serving His people

D.W. West is an international evangelist and dynamic speaker who transitioned from a successful career in the entertainment industry to answer his calling in ministry. Committed to serving Christ, he has devoted his life to pastoral leadership and evangelism, with a deep passion for reaching communities and supporting those in need.

Pastor West holds a Doctor of Divinity (D.D.) in Ministry and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry (DMin). After returning to the church, he began his ministry as a teacher at Parkersburg Academy before transitioning into pastoral leadership. His ministerial experience includes serving as a local church pastor for both the Mountain View Conference and the Ohio Conference, as well as working as an affiliate speaker for the Voice of Prophecy. 

Currently, he serves as a speaker and assistant to the president of Adventist World Radio (AWR), contributing significantly to global evangelistic initiatives.

Pastor West is married to Amber West, who serves as the administrative assistant to the AWR president. Together, they are committed to advancing the mission of sharing faith and hope worldwide.

Edward Marton is the President/CEO of Quiet Hour Ministries, a nonprofit organization supporting the Adventist Church through international mission trips and projects. With more than 20 years of leadership as a senior pastor, conference youth director, and published author, Edward is passionate about sharing Christ.

As a former youth director for the Kentucky-Tennessee and Ohio Conferences, Edward enjoys creating programs that minister to young people. He also supported pastors with strategic planning on connecting with and discipling younger generations, working with campus ministries, and coordinating youth groups and camps.

While serving as a senior pastor, he focused on creating Christ-centered, mission-driven church cultures. He has led multiple international mission trips and is eager to invite people to join him on upcoming trips.

Edward was ordained in 2006 and earned his Doctor of Ministry and Master of Divinity degrees from United Theological Seminary.

Edward recently celebrated 25 years of marriage with his wife, Mariya, who serves as a pastor at the Yucaipa SDA Church. They have two children, a son, studying at Southern University, and a daughter at Redlands Academy.