Diane Wigstone (Dr. Rev. Diane Wigstone)


Dr. Rev. Diane Wigstone has a wide range of experience within the Christian Community. She was raised Lutheran, is a licensed Baptist Minister, was sent off to missions from an Evangelical Free church and has worked on staff at First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood. She has also attended Methodist, Four Square, Vineyard, and Non-denominational churches in different cities where she has lived and worked. While working in Hollywood, Diane attended Harvest Rock Church in Pasadena, led by Dr. Rev. Che Ahn. There she started their first “Hollywood” Cell Group for the ‘Arts, Media and Entertainment’ group, as well as co-led HRC’s dance team. Because of her appreciation for the special aspects of different churches, Diane is able to work across denominational boundaries with all parts of the body of Christ.

In Full-time Ministry Diane has been privileged to be involved with many fine organizations. She has worked with Youth With A Mission, the School of Music Ministries Int., Last Days Ministries, Mission America, Worship in the Arts Ministry, Native American Ministries, Generals of Intercession, the Spiritual Warfare Network and numerous ministries in Hollywood.

Diane has ministered Internationally in many countries, including: China, Thailand, Singapore, South Africa, India, Latvia, Hungary, Scotland, England, France, Switzerland, Germany, Israel, New Zealand, and Australia. She has also traveled extensively in the United States, and has taught and performed at various Worship and Arts conferences, churches, and at YWAM/ University of the Nations schools.

In Hollywood, Diane has been active in many prayer efforts, as well as with ministry support groups for Christian Actors and Production Personnel. In 1995 Diane founded the “Hollywood Prayer Network,” which began by sending out e-mail prayer newsletters for Hollywood. Diane was working as the Director of Creative Arts and Worship at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood when she felt the call to begin to write a book about God’s strategy for Hollywood, “Hope for Hollywood: Reclaiming the Soul of Film and TV.” For information about how you can make a difference in the world today, and how to purchase the book “Hope for Hollywood: Reclaiming the Soul of Film and TV,” visit www.HopeForHollywood.com.

Diane is very active in the Arts and Media. She is an actress, dancer, singer, artist, photographer and writer. (Songs, poems, scripts, as well as books.) In college, while majoring in Business, Diane earned a Minor in Journalism and a Minor in Theatre. She was a member of both Delta Psi Omega and Alpha Psi Omega honorary theatrical societies. For professional acting training, she studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts. She attended Film & TV production school in Europe. She has worked in Film and TV in many capacities on both sides of the camera including being a Producer, Director, Writer, Casting Director, Film Festival PR Coordinator, Pre-production Manager, Script Supervisor, Film Editor and Actress. Her short Film, “No Regrets” was aired on French and Swiss TV.

Diane is the founder of Kingdom Enterprises International, (KEI), a Multi-media production and publishing company. Representing KEI she has produced volunteer video crews in Kunming, China for the International Festival of the Arts, and in Sydney, Australia to cover the Christian Outreaches of the 2000 Olympics. She has also produced, written and directed Music Videos, as well as, TV & Radio Commercials. Diane served as the President and CEO of Epic Entertainment Singapore Pte. Ltd., which produced the world premiere of the Broadway bound musical Judah Ben-Hur in Singapore in 2002. Diane's Documentary about the Kiowa Tribe can be purchased at www.DestinyCenter.com. In 2008 Diane released her feature film, "Crossroads Cafe" which can be purchased on DVD at www.CrossroadsCafeMovie.com

Diane has a Doctorate of Business Administration degree (DBA), as well as a MBA & BBA. Diane attended Independence Junior College and received her BBA from Washburn University. During her undergraduate years, she was active in many organizations, including being a member of Kappa Alpha Theta sorority and Nonoso - Honorary Scholastic Achievement Society. Diane was listed in Who’s Who in Colleges and Universities, and Who’s Who Among Young Women in America. For her Masters, Diane attended both Washburn and Rockhurst Universities, and received her MBA and DBA degrees from California Coast University.

Before Diane became a full-time missionary in 1991, she worked for Pacific Bell/Southwestern Bell for several years. Her last position with them was Director of Marketing. While at Bell, Diane led many large projects, including the redesign of the Product Development and Deployment process. She also was on the team that was responsible for developing the long term Strategic Business plan for Pacific Bell.

Diane has authored several books through the years, all of which can be purchased through www.KingdomEnterprisesInternational.com.

Diane is the founder of The Destiny Center, which is committed to impacting the world one destiny at a time. She has taught her classes, ‘Discovering Your Destiny,’ ‘Doing Your Destiny,’ ‘Life Planning’ and ‘Strategic Business Planning’ to a wide variety of students. Diane’s clients have included a number of leaders and ministries. She has helped them define their God given destiny, and to develop their personal life plans, as well as the plans for their ministry. Her love of travel, and her call to reclaim and redeem the Arts and Media worldwide, as well as releasing people into their Destiny, has taken Diane to over 50 countries so far, and included students from over 100 countries. For information about attending one of her workshops, or about how to purchase her Destiny teaching series in the form of books, DVD’s, Audio CD’s, Workbooks, and as Bible Study Curriculum, visit www.DestinyCenter.com.