In 1988, Iann Schonken came to the United States from his country of birth, South Africa, to complete his theological studies. After receiving his Master’s Degree in Church Leadership, he assisted various ministries in administrative duties, public speaking, and consultations. In 1996, Iann established his non-profit organization and served his calling in the United States, Brazil, Mozambique, Madagascar, India, the Philippines, Israel, Canada, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia, and Australia. 

Drawing from his extensive ministerial experience spanning over 38 years, Iann has notably served as a Lead Pastor for 10 years in Oceanside, CA, and for 7 years on the executive pastoral leadership team of Visalia First, a thriving megachurch in Central California. Over the years, he has garnered experience and wisdom through his diverse roles as he continues to serve the Body of Christ internationally.

As an author, Iann has endeavored to leave a lasting legacy in his readers and listening audiences. Today, he continues to share his insights as a traveling speaker and author.

Throughout his journey, Iann has been blessed with a fulfilling marriage of over 34 years to his wife, Melodi, and takes immense pride in being a loving father to his three adult children.

For more details about his literary works, artwork, resources, and speaking engagements, visit his website at www.iannschonken.com.

Here are books authored by Iann Schonken. All books available at Amazon.com in various formats:

1. MyPrayerpartner: A Systematic Approach to Prayer (co-authored with his brother, Dr. Johann Schonken).
2. Simply Supernatural: Believing God For The Impossible Again.
3. A Person Of His Presence: Welcome God Into Your Busy Life .
4. Stop Look Listen (To Your Heart).
5. Remarkable: Extraordinary Life Lessons From The Gospel of Mark.
6. The Daily Christian: Prayer.
7. The Daily Christian: Peace.
8. The Daily Christian: Wisdom.
9. The Daily Christian: Patience. 
10. The Daily Christian: Courage.
11. The Daily Christian: Attitudes.
12. The Divine Operating System: 16 Vital Components for Optimizing Your Daily Christian Life.
13. Life Interrupted: Finding Hope and Healing When Life Hurts.
14. Rest Yourself Before you Wreck Yourself: 7 Dimensions of Rest for a Life Well-Lived.
15. Maximum Life: Unlocking Your Full Potential Through Inner Growth, Momentum, And Impact.
16. Trajectory: Where Are You Heading With Your Life?
17. What To Do When You Don’t Know What To Do: 21 Ways To Find Clarity In Uncertainty (co-authored with his brother, Dr. Johann Schonken).
18. Contentment: The Quest For Peaceful Satisfaction (co-authored with Indiana Rivera).
19. The Daily Christian: 366 Devotions and Meditations.
20. The God Quest: Journeying Into the Heart of His Divine Presence.
21. The Jesus Style Life: A Practical Guide to Living in the Way of Jesus.
22. The Five-Star Life: Earning God’s Highest Rating in Five Major Life Areas.
23. Toxic Emotions: A Biblical Guide To Emotional Freedom.
24. Life Lessons from the Gospel of Matthew: Practical Teachings from the Words of Jesus. 
25. Life Lessons from the Gospel of Mark: Practical Teachings from the Words of Jesus.
26. Life Lessons from the Gospel of Luke: Practical Teachings from the Words of Jesus.
27. Life Lessons from the Gospel of John: Practical Teachings from the Words of Jesus.
28. Onward and Upward: Dynamic Leadership Lessons from the Bible.
29. Revealed by Fire: Embracing the Tests that Forge Enduring Leadership.
30. Extraordinary Leadership: 12 Qualities That Make You Stand Out in a Crowd.
31. Preaching From a Digital Pulpit: How Artificial Intelligence Helped a Reluctant Pastor Streamline Sermon Preparation and Amplify His Impact. 
32. Beyond the Pulpit: A Pastor’s Journey into Artificial Intelligence and Tech-Savvy Ministry.