Our team is made up of missionaries and volunteers.

Working together to see the Bible understood and Jesus known.

We are over 1000 volunteers

We come from different local churches united to see the Gospel of Jesus clearly explained through film. Most of us live and work in the greater Natal metropolitan area, in Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil, where we have a post-production studio near downtown Parnamirim, and an art-production studio and workshop in rural Macaíba. Our International office is located in Sierra Vista, AZ, USA.

But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us. ~2 Corinthians 4:7

Full Time Missionaries & Volunteers

Arlen Isaak
Photography Dept, Administration, Representation

Arlen is the spiritual leader and one of the founding members of Light in Action. A graduate from NTBI, and a licensed pilot, now works as the Director on the film sets, in addition to being the Line Producer. He together with his wife Cynthia, wrote the script and performed the on-screen presentation of the Tetetestai project. He lives as a missionary with his family near Natal, Brazil.
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Cynthia Isaak
Script Writing, Translations, Representation

Cynthia, a founding member of Light in Action, works in script writing and is also the Production Manager. She graduated from NTBI, and together with her husband Arlen acts as the on-screen presenter of the Tetetestai project. She lives with her family as a missionary near Natal, Brazil.
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Joel & Stefanie Craig

Joel was born in the USA but grew up in West Africa (Liberia and Ivory Coast). Stef (Cynthia Isaak’s twin sister!) was born and raised in Brazil. Some of Joel’s childhood memories include fishing with village friends, bike riding, camping on top of a high mountain, and playing soccer on red dirt and gravel. Stef’s favorite memories include playing soccer in the rain, going exploring in a valley, riding bikes through giant mud puddles, wrestling with her younger brother, climbing mango trees and eating them till she was sick. Exposed early on to the great needs in our world, both saw first-hand the great changes God’s Word brought to the people of those countries. Both Joel and Stef had the privilege of growing up in homes where their parents loved and served God and both accepted Christ as their personal Savior as children. They met while studying at New Tribes Bible Institute, fell in love, and got married in 2005. Both came to Brazil in 2006 and helped form Light in Action, with the goal of explaining Jesus to the nations through video productions. Joel and Stef have two beautiful kids: Sarina, Caleb and Judah.

What Joel Does at Light in Action

Joel’s main responsibility is as Art Director. He coordinates all aspects of creating a physical world to go along with the script, from prop design & production, to costumes, and set design. On-set he is our main camera operator and steadicam operator. In post-production Joel is responsible for digital effects and composition (tying together real footage and computer-generated elements).

What Stef Does at Light in Action

Stef’s primary role is as Costume Designer. She is responsible for researching, designing, and producing all costumes. She is also our Makeup Artist, specializing in special effects makeup (burns, wounds, etc…)

Interests:

Christian apologetics, film-making (cinematography, prop-making, special effects makeup, costuming, etc), building, cooking, soccer, and coffee.

Activities

Stargazing and watching the sunset on the roof of our first century Jewish-style rock house (it’s a modern home inside!), playing with our kids, preferably on the beach (it’s only half an hour from where we live!), recycling trash into treasures, building our home together, reading books out loud to our kids and each other.

Passions

Knowing Jesus, and making Him known.

To help support Joel & Stef you can give online. Stef’s Nationality: Brazilian / American Joel’s Nationality: American Blood / African Heart Location: Natal, Brazil joel_stef@yahoo.com

Joel Craig
Photography Dept, Digital Effects, Props & Art

Joel is responsible for the artistic design, including props, sets and all other physical items that appear on-screen. He also works as Digital Effects Director and Camera Operator. A Graduate of NTBI, he now lives with his wife Stefanie and two children as a missionary near Natal, Brazil. + More

Stefanie Craig
Costumes & Makeup

Stefanie is responsible for the costumes from conception to reality. She is also our Makeup Artist and works along with her husband Joel in the Art Department at the Light in Action Production site near Natal, Brazil. Stefanie graduated from the NTBI. + More

Jonathan Enns
Photography Department & Administration

In addition to taking care of the photography department, Jonathan overseas the IT, web, and graphic design at Light in Action. He studied photography through the New York Institute of Photography and completed his biblical studies at Word of Life Bible Institute. He now lives as a missionary in Natal, Brazil and is married to Aryanne. + More

Jonathan Enns

I was born in Brazil to Canadian parents working as missionaries in Goias. In 2001 my family moved to Nova Scotia, Canada where I finished high school. After high school I made the decision to go to Bible school. I attended Word of Life Bible Institute in Ontario, Canada, and during my time spent there immersed in the Word, God changed my life. It was there I humbled in obedience to His call, and I made the decision to follow Him and do all I could to get the message of His Son, Jesus Christ, known and understood by the world. After completing my biblical studies, I continued on as a Word of Life missionary before going to Brazil to work with Light in Action.. Now I have the privilege to work with the team here in Natal to help produce relevant, accurate bible teaching materials! My heart is to see every tribe & tongue have access to the Truth of Gods Word! I am married to my beautiful best friend Aryanne and we have a beautiful daughter, Melina!

What I do at Light in Action

I work in the photography departnent, designing how the shot will look visually, and figuring out the technical details of lighting and composition to attempt to make it look good! In post-production I work in editing. I also do graphic design, web development, and IT