Rev. Dr. Byron Spradlin

A little about me

ACT International began in 1973 with a clear calling and a bold vision. Its founder, Dr. Byron Spradlin, had already spent years serving as a musician, songwriter, Bible teacher, church planter, pastor, and professor. In 1970, he wrote down a defining assignment from God that would guide the rest of his life: "To disciple and mentor people from music and the arts, weaving them into the life of the church, missions, and marketplace ministry around the world." What started as a step of obedience has grown into more than five decades of faithful service, shaped by Byron's deep passion for worship, imagination, and the role of the arts in God's mission. Today ACT International sends over 650 innovative staff in more than 50 nations.