About.

We exist to further the spread of the Gospel. Since 1979, our efforts have stood out as unique venues to provide accessible and credible resources and programs. Our strength is built on the relationships of our members, our intentional approach to taking action, and our consistent focus on empowering people in their local context.

Operating since 1979

Our foundations are deeply rooted in the efforts of 12 educators who joined together to develop a quality external study program for a major Christian University in the United States. Their mission was to provide an excellent Christian college education to individuals unable to attend traditional colleges due to family or ministry obligations. This dream became a reality when the first students enrolled in 1980. Since then, many programs were established to equip men and women for service in ministry. In 2021, these separate ministry efforts (along with a number of others) came together under one heading.
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Our Goal

The goal of S.A.L.T. is to provide leaders, ministers, and teachers with credibility recognition, and resources for service and ministry in any context.

Our Values

  • Superior Professionalism
  • Ethical Accountability
  • Strategically Accessible
  • Unapologetically Christ-Centered

Leadership

The Strategic Alliance of Leaders and Teachers

Rev. J. Taylor Choate, MA
Executive Director

​J. Taylor Choate serves as Executive Director of the Strategic Alliance of Leaders and Teachers, and Vice President of Salt International, Inc. As director of S.A.L.T., Choate oversees the network of credentialed and endorsed professionals and their cooperative initiatives. He and his wife, Morgan, live in Texas with their daughter Matilda.

Rev. Devin Peterson, MDIV
Chairman & President

​Devin Peterson serves as Chairman of the Strategic Alliance of Leaders & Teachers. and President of Salt International, Inc. As President, Peterson oversees the global initiatives of the organization, and serves as chairman for many of the committees and affiliated organizations. He and his wife, Ashley, live in Texas with their two sons, Grayson and Lincoln.
​Ben Massey serves on the General Board of Salt International, Inc., as well as on the board for Potter & Mead Publishing. Ben is also owner and CEO of Covenant Crafters, LLC, a custom woodworking company located in Rendon Texas.

Kenny Eldridge
General Board

Rev. Kevin Harrison, DMIN, MBA
Chairman (General Board)

Ben Massey
General Board

​Kenny Eldridge serves on the General Board of Salt International, Inc., as well as on the board for Potter & Mead Publishing. Kenny is also Director of Operations for Covenant Crafters, LLC, a custom woodworking company located in Rendon Texas.

Salt International, Inc. (General Board

​Kevin Harrison serves as Chairman for the General Board of Salt International, Inc., as well as Chairman for several other committees and affiliated organizations. Kevin is also President & Founder of West Coast Bible College & Seminary and Lead Pastor of The Church Ft. Worth. He and his wife Becky live in Texas.

Rev. Charlie Tuttle
General Board

​Brent Shields serves on the General Board of Salt International, Inc., as well as on several other committees throughout the organization. He is also the Executive Worship Pastor at Bethel Temple in Cleburne, Texas. He and his wife Rachael, live in Texas with their three kids Landry, Makenna, and Maddox.
​Danelle Johnson serves as Secretary/Treasurer of the Strategic Alliance of Leaders & Teachers and Salt International, Inc.

Danelle Johnson, MBA
Secretary Treasurer

Rev. Brent Shields
General Board

​Brent Shields serves on the General Board of Salt International, Inc., as well as on several other committees throughout the organization. He is also the Executive Worship Pastor at Bethel Temple in Cleburne, Texas. He and his wife Rachael, live in Texas with their three kids Landry, Makenna, and Maddox.