Megan Doddridge serves as Communication Specialist with Global Action. Receiving and relaying stories of God’s global redemption plan is a joy. She first began working cross culturally living in Utsunomiya, Japan, sharing the gospel and making disciples among college students. In addition to her work...
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Liz serves as the Academic Director for Global Action. In addition to teaching courses in our program, she oversees faculty development and curriculum writing. Liz holds a Ph.D. in History from Baylor University, where her research focused on the history of Christianity in the medieval...
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Dr. Dennis Ruano was born and raised in Guatemala, where today he runs a successful dental practice. The son of a pastor, he has followed in his father’s footsteps by serving as pastor at a church in Guatemala City for nearly ten years. This church...
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Lionel Young serves as the Executive Vice President for Global Action. In addition to his teaching responsibilities overseas, Lionel devotes his energy to strategic growth initiatives, opening new fields in the Global South, and expanding our network of ministry partners. He holds a Ph.D. from...
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Rich Smith serves as Global Action’s Chief Financial Officer. Having worked in executive roles in Internal Audit, Human Resources, Claims, and Operations, Rich has 30 years of extensive experience in strategic and operational planning, coaching, CEO and board-level reporting, and performance improvement. Rich and his...
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Buhe Mativenga serves as Director of Africa with Global Action. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biblical Theology, as well as diplomas in Business Skills, Marketing, and Public Relations. She is currently working towards an MA in Leadership in Education. Buhe lives in Harare, Zimbabwe...
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Amit Mondal serves as the Regional Director for South Asia. Originally from Kolkata, Amit graduated from Scottish Church College, which is the oldest continually operating Christian college in India. Amit is a skilled public speaker, coordinator, trainer, and networker. He is passionate about building partnerships...
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R.J. Koerper serves as Global Action’s Dean Emeritus of International Faculty. R.J. holds a degree in Psychology from Montana State University-Billings and received his Master of Divinity degree from Western Seminary in Portland. His professional career includes 29 years as an associate professor in the...
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Igor Grishajev serves as the Director of Eastern Europe for Global Action. Igor came to faith as an adult and experienced radical life change. He began working as a Bible school interpreter and church worship leader for ten years as he grew in his faith....
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Yuniel Cruz serves as Director of the Caribbean for Global Action. Yuniel is an ordained minister with a degree in Sacred Theology from the Evangelical Methodist Seminary in Havana, Cuba. He served as a pastor in Cuba for 10 years, during which time he also...
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