President Emeritus, Reaching Souls International
Ben Manis has been with Reaching Souls almost from its inception, having joined the ministry as a full-time staff member in 1989. RSI has trained and supports over 1,000 national pastors and evangelists in Central Africa. In the past 20 years, Ben has made over 80 trips to Africa, India, and Cuba acquiring valuable experience and insight in international business.
Prior to joining RSI, Ben owned a chain of retail electronics stores and had a successful career in the exploration, production, and transportation of oil and natural gas.
Ben has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Central Oklahoma. He became an ordained minister in 1989. Ben and his wife, Linda, have two married sons and six grandchildren.