Pastor Dian was born in Pretoria, South Africa. He joined the military after high school and served as an officer in the 1 Parachute Battalion. A parachute accident brought him to encounter the Lord and turned the course of his life around. He left the military and began a different training with YWAM where he gave up his military career for missionary work. Pastor Dian teaches at Tung Ling Bible College in Singapore and is currently on staff at Cornerstone Community Church. He is passionate about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and moves fluently in the areas of prophecy and healing. He is married to Eve and they have three children.