Meet the Team
Bonnie Sala
President/CEO
Bonnie has taken Guidelines global in its second generation, expanding the ministry through enthusiastic cultivation of Great Commission partnerships among the body of Christ worldwide. Bonnie writes and voices the daily Reset audio devotional which comes from her favorite time of the day—early mornings spent with Jesus and His Word. Reset is heard on-air in the U.S., Philippines, Singapore and throughout Africa, as well as online and podcast. An international speaker and author, Bonnie enjoys traveling anywhere with her husband, Kevin Condrin, and loves hanging out with her two adult sons and her frisky Fox Terrier, Cinnamon.
Luisa Collopy
Director of Media and Philippine Ministry
Luisa manages the ministry’s rapidly growing number of local and international broadcast partnerships. She also helps produce the popular Guidelines for Living and Encouraging Words devotionals in English and Spanish as well as her own Mula sa Puso (From the Heart) Tagalog devotional. She is an author and international speaker as well as a women’s Bible study teacher. Luisa loves hanging out with her family over meals and karaoke. She is also enjoying her new role as grandma to Josef Leif!
Christi Haukebo
Ministry Advancement
Christi came to Guidelines from a background of 12 years in donor relations with the ministry of Joni & Friends as well as years as an administrator in Christian education. As an enthusiastic people person, Christi excels at ministry relations, praying with listeners over the phone and helping donors match their Kingdom passion with Guidelines' ministries. Christi also coordinates marketing communications and care for Guidelines' missionaries throughout the world. Christi is married to Bjarne Haukebo (yep...Norweigian). The Haukebos have an adult son and daughter and are enjoying their new role as in-laws/in-loves.
Tracy Van Denburg
Vice President of Finance
Tracy Van Denburg has a background in both corporate and non-profit finance. She was with Disneyland for 10 years and currently serves as Treasurer for her home church, Trabuco Presbyterian Church. Tracy has a B.A. in Economics from UCI and holds an MBA from Chapman University. In running all things financial at Guidelines, Tracy is vigilant in ensuring that Guidelines' commitment to the highest standard of financial integrity is upheld. Tracy and her husband, Eric, enjoy golfing and hiking together. The Van Denburgs have three adult children.
Terry Wedel
Audio Engineering
Terry Wedel was called to ministry with Guidelines after 35 years of media management, production and education - much of it with Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA and Cox Communications. Terry has also been an audio-visual volunteer at his home church for more than 25 years. He has a B.A. in Politics from Pomona College and an M.A. in Communications from Cal State Fullerton. Each week, Terry ensures the high quality of all Guidelines’ audio devotionals. Terry’s wife, Rosie, has been heard on Los Angeles radio stations for more than 30 years. They have two adult children.
Teresa DeRoos
Media Assistant
Teresa was a member of the Guidelines team in the 1990s and returned to Guidelines to help manage our library of English devotionals heard on radio and support our radio stations partners. Outside of her commitment to Moms in Prayer, Teresa is a cheerleader of her student-athlete children, Matthew (UCLA) and Christine (CSULB), and loves to travel with her husband, Gary.
Kim Earp
Marketing Design
Kim creates and manages the ministry’s digital and print assets including Guidelines’ website, social media and publications. She has a passion for creating visually engaging solutions to tell the story of what God is doing through Guidelines. Kim and her husband Branden Earp (yes, related to the infamous Wyatt Earp) attend Mariners Church in Irvine and are expecting their first child in 2022.
FOUNDERS
Dr. Harold J. Sala
Founder
Speaker, author and Bible teacher, Dr. Harold Sala founded Guidelines in 1963. Pioneering the five-minute commentary in Christian radio, Dr. Sala’s daily "Guidelines for Living" is heard the world over in a variety of languages. Sala, who holds a Ph.D. in biblical text, has authored over 60 books published in 19 languages. He speaks and teaches frequently at conferences, seminars, and churches worldwide. Residing in Mission Viejo, California, Harold has been married to Darlene for nearly 60 wonderful years.
Darlene Sala
Author & Speaker
Darlene Sala has had an active ministry role as pastor’s wife, counselor, Bible teacher, missionary and author. Darlene’s ministry centers on helping women realize their worth as beloved in Christ. Her best-selling release, "Created for a Purpose—Hope for the Woman Struggling with Self-Esteem" and her "Encouraging Words" program have resounded with women throughout the world. Her latest book, "Journey into Grace," was co-authored by Bonnie Sala and Luisa Ampil and is available here. Darlene speaks at family conferences and churches in the United States and internationally. Darlene is the mother of three adult children and grandmother of eight: seven handsome grandsons and one Princess.