Iann Schonken

In 1988, Iann came to the United States from his country of birth, South Africa, to complete his college education. During this time, he served as an associate pastor in Ridgecrest, CA. After receiving his Master's degree in Religion (Church Leadership), he went on to assist various evangelistic ministries in over a decade of ministry, administration, traveling, speaking and consultation. In 1996, Iann went full-time on the road as a traveling and crusade evangelist.

From 2002-2006, he assisted Pastor Benny Perez in launching a church plant in Las Vegas, NV. Recently, he co-authored "myPrayerPartner: A Systematic Approach to Prayer," and created The School of Prayer with his brother, Dr. Johann Schonken.

Iann has over twenty five years of ministry experience and ministers the Word with great boldness and compassion, expecting signs and wonders to follow. Iann Schonken became Lead Pastor at Family Fellowship in October 2006 where he still serves today. He has been married for over twenty years to his wife Melodi, and is the proud father of three boys.