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Bob & Sharon Johnson
Founders, Mission of Hope
Bob and Sharon had the vision and foresight to purchase a piece of barren land just north of Port au Prince. Their vision was for the land to be developed into a missions complex that would reach out and minister to the needs of the less fortunate people in Haiti. The Mission of Hope would not be where it is today without their hard work and dedication to serving and touching lives in Haiti for Christ. Bob and Sharon continue to be actively involved in raising funds to support the ministries at Mission of Hope. They also bring Missions groups several times a year so people with a heart for missions can experience Haiti firsthand. Bob and Sharon's son and daughter-in-law, Brad and Vanessa Johnson continue the vision as the Mission of Hope Directors.
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Brad & Vanessa Johnson
Director & President,
Mission of Hope
Brad is originally from Hope, Indiana, and Vanessa from Fort Erie, Ontario. They are both graduates of Huntington College in Huntington, Indiana. Brad and Vanessa moved to Haiti on a full time basis in October 1998. Brad and Vanessa have dedicated their lives to God’s vision for Haiti: to reach every person in Haiti for Jesus Christ. Under their leadership, the Mission of Hope will always be looking toward the future and bringing HOPE to this nation. They have four wonderful children, two which are Haitian, Junior Dean and Georgie and two children by birth, Beau and Jaima.
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Otis Garrison
U.S. Executive Director
Otis has been involved in full time ministry for over 26 years. He served for many years in the local church and his background includes ministry as a Youth Pastor, Singles Pastor, Christian education, College and Career and Senior Pastoral ministry. Otis began serving on the Mission of Hope Board of Directors in January 2000. In January 2004 he joined the Mission of Hope full time as the U.S. Director. Otis is married to Charletta who works as a registered nurse in the labor and delivery department at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. He has two children, Drew (24) a senior at Evangel University in Springfield, MO and Amy (21) a senior at Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma City.
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Marilyn Waterman
U.S. Administrator
Marilyn’s husband Cliff went on his 1st Pastor’s trip to Mission of Hope in October, 2004. He came back with the “Vision of Hope” planted deeply in his heart. Marilyn caught the vision and began working with the Mission’s structure of finance in January, 2005. She visited the Mission for the first time in May of 2005 and the vision grew before her eyes! Marilyn has worked with financial management and office administration for 15 plus years. Cliff & Marilyn Pastor a “Church Plant” in Lee’s Summit, MO and are proud parents of 2 daughters and have 4 wonderful grandchildren! She and Cliff count it a “Blessing and Honor” to be a part of this wonderful Ministry.
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Angela Ngo
U.S. Office Assistant
Angela is a very committed person and will most likely be the first one to greet you when you call our office. She is ready to assist you when she can or expedite your needs to get you to the person that can assist you. Angela takes care of our contributor database, accounts receivable, assists in fundraising events, marketing materials and general office duties. She has a degree in Nursing and also has experience as an Accounting Clerk and Customer Service Representative. Angela is a loving wife to her husband, Phu, and her sweet daughter, Lilya.
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Cathy Holland
U.S. Ministries Assistant
Brett and Cathy first visited the Mission of Hope in March 2002. They became involved with the Mission of Hope because they believe in the vision and plan that God has for the nation of Haiti. They lived and worked at the Mission of Hope in Haiti for a year and now live in the States. Cathy works with the U.S. office and assists missions groups with travel to Haiti and is part of the Child sponsorship team. They have two wonderful daughters who are married and a beautiful granddaughter and handsome son, Jacken.
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Marc Jean Lubin
Haitian Executive Director
Before Marc came to work for the Mission of Hope, he worked for the United States Embassy for 31 years. Marc was the highest ranking Haitian in the US Embassy in Haiti. The Embassy had requested that Marc stay with them, but he decided to retire from his work so he could actively take part in changing his nation for Christ. We are honored and blessed to have Marc on our team. Marc oversees all 155 full–time staff, payroll and operating finances, and makes sure that the mission is in full compliance with Haitian laws.
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Tony Jean
Director of the School of Hope
After Tony got his teaching degree from the University, he taught for several years at one of Haiti's top schools. He then furthered his education in school administration. Today, Tony oversees our High school principal, Primary and Secondary grade school principal, Pre–K and Kindergarten principal, the cleaning department, the school lunch program, as well as, the chapel program. Tony’s objectives are to give our students the best Christ–centered education in Haiti, to teach them about the hope and life found in a relationship with Jesus, and to help them understand the importance of a disciplined life.
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Joan Martineau
Christian Curriculum Development,
School of Hope
Joan has dedicated her life to teaching. Joan has a BA in Elementary Education from the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio and a MA in Christian School Administration at Grace Seminary in Winona Lake, Indiana. Joan first came to Haiti in 1969 to serve with her church's mission as a teacher for a missionary family. God used Joan’s passion for Haiti and Christian education as she served at Quisqueya Christian School (QCS) for over 30 years. While at QCS, Joan served in every role from first-grade teacher to Haitian history teacher. She served as a Chaplain, Dean of students, Principal and then as the Director QCS until December 2005. She began work with Mission of Hope in September 2006 to create a Christian school curriculum that will be culturally appropriate, biblically and educationally sound to prepare young Haitian Christian citizens. Joan’s beloved husband, Nicko, passed away in 2000. Joan has two wonderful daughters and a handsome grandson.
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Rachel Montgomery
Hope House Orphanage Program Director
Rachel first came to Haiti on a missions trip in 2004. The Hope House children touched her life in a way she never expected. Upon her return to Canada she felt God leading her to a post graduate program at Niagara College. The program was Teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). Rachel returned to Haiti in 2005 and completed the teaching hours she needed to graduate by teaching ESL in the hallway of the girl's dorm at the Hope House Orphanage. In August 2006, Rachel moved to Haiti full time to work with the children at Hope House. Rachel coordinates all after school activities, weekend trips, tutoring and ESL classes.
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Pastor Josue Gilbert
Senior Pastor at the Church of Hope
Pastor Josue went to seminary in Haiti and was a national youth program leader. He was also an evangelist that spoke in Haiti and in the United States. Pastor Josue has been with us for just over a year, and has done an incredible job of teaching the Word of God to our people. His vision to reach the nation for Christ is contagious. Pastor Josue has put together a great team that includes a worship pastor, a children's pastor, a youth pastor, and an associate pastor. Pastor Josue is at the Church of Hope to carry the vision forward.
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Barbara Bercy
Student Sponsorship
Barbara works closely with the students in our School of Hope. Barbara's job includes overseeing correspondence between the students and their sponsors, putting together the Christmas cards, Annual Progress Reports, and profiles for new students.
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