OUR LEADERSHIP
OUR LEADERSHIP
Jamie Smith
President
President
About Jamie Smith
In 2020, Jamie Smith assumed the role of IBMGlobal's second president, bringing with him a wealth of ministry experience. His journey began with eight years as a pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Parkersburg, WV, followed by 10 years of cross-cultural ministry experience as a missionary in Zambia, Africa for more than 8 years.
During the Smiths' three terms of service in Zambia, they played an instrumental role in establishing four local churches. These churches have continued to mature and extend their reach, sending out church planters who have established 11 second-generation churches. Jamie also made a significant impact through developing the missions program at Central Africa Baptist University, which has produced over 65 graduates with minors in missions who now serve in various capacities across the African continent.
Jamie and his wife Mandy find their greatest joy in serving alongside their children—Lorelei, Jorja, Warrick, and Chola—witnessing God's work in and through their family as they daily surrender to His Word and will. When the Smiths departed Zambia in 2020, they didn't cease being missionaries or leave the mission field. Instead, they embraced a role that expanded their ministry to a truly global capacity, allowing them to serve in 17 nations (and growing) by facilitating the work of current IBMGlobal missionaries while equipping churches to serve effectively as senders.
Jamie is passionate about casting vision for how God uses the redeemed as ambassadors who lead others to Jesus. He dedicates himself to mobilizing the church by helping people discover their unique roles in God's plan—whether as senders or those who are sent. Through strategic planning and effective processes, he enables IBMGlobal to facilitate gospel advancement throughout the world.
During the Smiths' three terms of service in Zambia, they played an instrumental role in establishing four local churches. These churches have continued to mature and extend their reach, sending out church planters who have established 11 second-generation churches. Jamie also made a significant impact through developing the missions program at Central Africa Baptist University, which has produced over 65 graduates with minors in missions who now serve in various capacities across the African continent.
Jamie and his wife Mandy find their greatest joy in serving alongside their children—Lorelei, Jorja, Warrick, and Chola—witnessing God's work in and through their family as they daily surrender to His Word and will. When the Smiths departed Zambia in 2020, they didn't cease being missionaries or leave the mission field. Instead, they embraced a role that expanded their ministry to a truly global capacity, allowing them to serve in 17 nations (and growing) by facilitating the work of current IBMGlobal missionaries while equipping churches to serve effectively as senders.
Jamie is passionate about casting vision for how God uses the redeemed as ambassadors who lead others to Jesus. He dedicates himself to mobilizing the church by helping people discover their unique roles in God's plan—whether as senders or those who are sent. Through strategic planning and effective processes, he enables IBMGlobal to facilitate gospel advancement throughout the world.
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Phillip Peterson
VP of Missionary Services
VP of Missionary Services
About Phillip Peterson
Phillip & Cindy Peterson have over 30 years of missions experience. First, they served as church planting missionaries in Europe for 18 years (Sweden, Germany, and Scotland). Next, they served at Appalachian Bible College for 15 years where Phillip was the Chair of the Missions Major and trained the next generation of missionaries. Many of his former students are actively serving as missionaries in various parts of the world.
During the Peterson's ministry at Appalachian Bible College, Phillip started getting more involved with IBMGlobal as a regular speaker for IBMGlobal Candidate Orientation and Appointee Training. In 2021, Phillip became IBMGlobal's European Field Advisor and was extremely helpful in serving our missionaries there. In June 2023, Phillip & Cindy were officially appointed as missionaries with IBMGlobal, and Phillip began serving as the Vice President of Missionary Services while completing his obligations with Appalachian Bible College.
Phillip’s passion is both to encourage missionaries and to educate local churches about missions. He and Cindy have experienced the ups and downs of missionary life, and he desires to see local churches take an active role in sending and caring for their missionaries “in a manner worthy of God” (3 John 6).
As the Vice President of Missionary Services, Phillip oversees the ministries that enhance our missionaries’ cross-cultural life and ministry. The Missionary Services department is currently responsible for the mobilization of new missionaries, missionary training (pre-field as well as on-going), strategic planning and advice through regional field advisors, missionary member care (soul care), global safety and security, and local church relations and education.
Max Blake
Leadership Team Coordinator
Leadership Team Coordinator
About Max Blake
Coming on board in August of 2024, Max Blake serves as the IBMGlobal Leadership Team Coordinator.
He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and worked 40+ years in the plastics manufacturing industry in a variety of technical and management positions before retiring in 2021. During his career, he developed a keen interest and expertise in management system improvement and held positions responsible for developing and implementing management excellence systems and practices.
In 2024, while busily enjoying retirement, he responded to God’s call to return to the work world to help the IBMGlobal Leadership Team implement improvements to the management systems and processes to better serve the missionaries on the field.
Max lives in West Virginia with his wife Susan. Together they have been, and currently are, involved in various ministries at their church – Max is an active, ordained elder and Bible teacher, and both are part of a praise and worship team at their church. Susan is the church library media specialist, co-chair of the church’s Connection Groups for Women, and a leader in AWANA. Previously, they served as youth ministry leaders, where they met the future IBMGlobal president and his wife-to-be in 2001!
Max is very thankful and pleased to serve as part of the IBMGlobal ministry team, having supported the agency by prayer and donations in the past, and now directly as part of the leadership team.
He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and worked 40+ years in the plastics manufacturing industry in a variety of technical and management positions before retiring in 2021. During his career, he developed a keen interest and expertise in management system improvement and held positions responsible for developing and implementing management excellence systems and practices.
In 2024, while busily enjoying retirement, he responded to God’s call to return to the work world to help the IBMGlobal Leadership Team implement improvements to the management systems and processes to better serve the missionaries on the field.
Max lives in West Virginia with his wife Susan. Together they have been, and currently are, involved in various ministries at their church – Max is an active, ordained elder and Bible teacher, and both are part of a praise and worship team at their church. Susan is the church library media specialist, co-chair of the church’s Connection Groups for Women, and a leader in AWANA. Previously, they served as youth ministry leaders, where they met the future IBMGlobal president and his wife-to-be in 2001!
Max is very thankful and pleased to serve as part of the IBMGlobal ministry team, having supported the agency by prayer and donations in the past, and now directly as part of the leadership team.
Jamie Smith
President
President
About Jamie Smith
In 2020, Jamie Smith assumed the role of IBMGlobal's second president, bringing with him a wealth of ministry experience. His journey began with eight years as a pastor at Bethel Baptist Church in Parkersburg, WV, followed by 10 years of cross-cultural ministry experience as a missionary in Zambia, Africa for more than 8 years.
During the Smiths' three terms of service in Zambia, they played an instrumental role in establishing four local churches. These churches have continued to mature and extend their reach, sending out church planters who have established 11 second-generation churches. Jamie also made a significant impact through developing the missions program at Central Africa Baptist University, which has produced over 65 graduates with minors in missions who now serve in various capacities across the African continent.
Jamie and his wife Mandy find their greatest joy in serving alongside their children—Lorelei, Jorja, Warrick, and Chola—witnessing God's work in and through their family as they daily surrender to His Word and will. When the Smiths departed Zambia in 2020, they didn't cease being missionaries or leave the mission field. Instead, they embraced a role that expanded their ministry to a truly global capacity, allowing them to serve in 17 nations (and growing) by facilitating the work of current IBMGlobal missionaries while equipping churches to serve effectively as senders.
Jamie is passionate about casting vision for how God uses the redeemed as ambassadors who lead others to Jesus. He dedicates himself to mobilizing the church by helping people discover their unique roles in God's plan—whether as senders or those who are sent. Through strategic planning and effective processes, he enables IBMGlobal to facilitate gospel advancement throughout the world.
During the Smiths' three terms of service in Zambia, they played an instrumental role in establishing four local churches. These churches have continued to mature and extend their reach, sending out church planters who have established 11 second-generation churches. Jamie also made a significant impact through developing the missions program at Central Africa Baptist University, which has produced over 65 graduates with minors in missions who now serve in various capacities across the African continent.
Jamie and his wife Mandy find their greatest joy in serving alongside their children—Lorelei, Jorja, Warrick, and Chola—witnessing God's work in and through their family as they daily surrender to His Word and will. When the Smiths departed Zambia in 2020, they didn't cease being missionaries or leave the mission field. Instead, they embraced a role that expanded their ministry to a truly global capacity, allowing them to serve in 17 nations (and growing) by facilitating the work of current IBMGlobal missionaries while equipping churches to serve effectively as senders.
Jamie is passionate about casting vision for how God uses the redeemed as ambassadors who lead others to Jesus. He dedicates himself to mobilizing the church by helping people discover their unique roles in God's plan—whether as senders or those who are sent. Through strategic planning and effective processes, he enables IBMGlobal to facilitate gospel advancement throughout the world.
Phillip Peterson
VP of Missionary Services
VP of Missionary Services
About Phillip Peterson
Phillip & Cindy Peterson have over 30 years of missions experience. First, they served as church planting missionaries in Europe for 18 years (Sweden, Germany, and Scotland). Next, they served at Appalachian Bible College for 15 years where Phillip was the Chair of the Missions Major and trained the next generation of missionaries. Many of his former students are actively serving as missionaries in various parts of the world.
During the Peterson's ministry at Appalachian Bible College, Phillip started getting more involved with IBMGlobal as a regular speaker for IBMGlobal Candidate Orientation and Appointee Training. In 2021, Phillip became IBMGlobal's European Field Advisor and was extremely helpful in serving our missionaries there. In June 2023, Phillip & Cindy were officially appointed as missionaries with IBMGlobal, and Phillip began serving as the Vice President of Missionary Services while completing his obligations with Appalachian Bible College.
Phillip’s passion is both to encourage missionaries and to educate local churches about missions. He and Cindy have experienced the ups and downs of missionary life, and he desires to see local churches take an active role in sending and caring for their missionaries “in a manner worthy of God” (3 John 6).
As the Vice President of Missionary Services, Phillip oversees the ministries that enhance our missionaries’ cross-cultural life and ministry. The Missionary Services department is currently responsible for the mobilization of new missionaries, missionary training (pre-field as well as on-going), strategic planning and advice through regional field advisors, missionary member care (soul care), global safety and security, and local church relations and education.
Max Blake
Leadership Team Coordinator
Leadership Team Coordinator
About Max Blake
Coming on board in August of 2024, Max Blake serves as the IBMGlobal Leadership Team Coordinator.
He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and worked 40+ years in the plastics manufacturing industry in a variety of technical and management positions before retiring in 2021. During his career, he developed a keen interest and expertise in management system improvement and held positions responsible for developing and implementing management excellence systems and practices.
In 2024, while busily enjoying retirement, he responded to God’s call to return to the work world to help the IBMGlobal Leadership Team implement improvements to the management systems and processes to better serve the missionaries on the field.
Max lives in West Virginia with his wife Susan. Together they have been, and currently are, involved in various ministries at their church – Max is an active, ordained elder and Bible teacher, and both are part of a praise and worship team at their church. Susan is the church library media specialist, co-chair of the church’s Connection Groups for Women, and a leader in AWANA. Previously, they served as youth ministry leaders, where they met the future IBMGlobal president and his wife-to-be in 2001!
Max is very thankful and pleased to serve as part of the IBMGlobal ministry team, having supported the agency by prayer and donations in the past, and now directly as part of the leadership team.
He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, and worked 40+ years in the plastics manufacturing industry in a variety of technical and management positions before retiring in 2021. During his career, he developed a keen interest and expertise in management system improvement and held positions responsible for developing and implementing management excellence systems and practices.
In 2024, while busily enjoying retirement, he responded to God’s call to return to the work world to help the IBMGlobal Leadership Team implement improvements to the management systems and processes to better serve the missionaries on the field.
Max lives in West Virginia with his wife Susan. Together they have been, and currently are, involved in various ministries at their church – Max is an active, ordained elder and Bible teacher, and both are part of a praise and worship team at their church. Susan is the church library media specialist, co-chair of the church’s Connection Groups for Women, and a leader in AWANA. Previously, they served as youth ministry leaders, where they met the future IBMGlobal president and his wife-to-be in 2001!
Max is very thankful and pleased to serve as part of the IBMGlobal ministry team, having supported the agency by prayer and donations in the past, and now directly as part of the leadership team.
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Jeff Grant
Director of Missionary Member Care
Director of Missionary Member Care
About Jeff Grant
Jeff and Julie Grant have enjoyed the privilege of serving the Lord in ministry since 1990. In 2010, Jeff was called to vocational ministry as the Children's Pastor for Merrimack Valley Baptist Church in Merrimack, NH. Two years later, he advanced to the role of Assistant Pastor, serving in family ministries, outreach and events, and Biblical counseling.
Julie served alongside Jeff in these ministries while focusing her gifts on discipleship and mentoring, particularly in the counseling ministries. The Lord has blessed her with a special compassion for women of all ages, helping them through common struggles and mentoring those preparing for marriage.
After 13 faithful years at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, Jeff and Julie sensed the Lord preparing them for a new ministry direction. In April 2023, they joined IBMGlobal to serve in Mobilization and Missionary Member Care.
They are passionate about coming alongside people exploring a call to missions, mentoring them through the entire process. Their ministry continues with IBMGlobal missionaries in the field through visits, mentoring, counseling, and providing spiritual support and encouragement.
Julie served alongside Jeff in these ministries while focusing her gifts on discipleship and mentoring, particularly in the counseling ministries. The Lord has blessed her with a special compassion for women of all ages, helping them through common struggles and mentoring those preparing for marriage.
After 13 faithful years at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, Jeff and Julie sensed the Lord preparing them for a new ministry direction. In April 2023, they joined IBMGlobal to serve in Mobilization and Missionary Member Care.
They are passionate about coming alongside people exploring a call to missions, mentoring them through the entire process. Their ministry continues with IBMGlobal missionaries in the field through visits, mentoring, counseling, and providing spiritual support and encouragement.
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Katrina Whitten
Director of Finance
Director of Finance
About Katrina Whitten
Katrina lives in Goffstown, NH with her husband and three children—Micah, Braydon, and Genevieve. With a heart for serving others, she actively participates in a growing church where she and her family host a weekly small group.
Her educational journey began at Word of Life Bible Institute in NY before continuing at Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn), where she earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Business and Biblical Studies. Following college, Katrina built her career in Corporate America until starting her family. God then opened a door for her to work in the Finance Department at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church.
Katrina's journey with IBMGlobal spans several positions over the years, making her an integral part of the organization's growth. She served as Director of Operations from 2014-2016 and as CABC USA Financial Coordinator from 2021-2024. In July 2024, she stepped into her current role as Director of Finance (CFO) and holds the office of Treasurer, where she continues to apply her financial expertise and ministry heart to advance IBMGlobal's mission.
Her educational journey began at Word of Life Bible Institute in NY before continuing at Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn), where she earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Business and Biblical Studies. Following college, Katrina built her career in Corporate America until starting her family. God then opened a door for her to work in the Finance Department at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church.
Katrina's journey with IBMGlobal spans several positions over the years, making her an integral part of the organization's growth. She served as Director of Operations from 2014-2016 and as CABC USA Financial Coordinator from 2021-2024. In July 2024, she stepped into her current role as Director of Finance (CFO) and holds the office of Treasurer, where she continues to apply her financial expertise and ministry heart to advance IBMGlobal's mission.
FIELD ADVISORS
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Philip Hunt
Africa Field Advisor
Africa Field Advisor
About Philip Hunt
Phil is a church planter in Zambia, Central Africa. In 1993, working in a team ministry, he and his colleagues started Faith Baptist Church of Riverside in the city of Kitwe. The church has been involved in a number of other church plants in the Kitwe area. Phil and Lori were also involved with the founding of Faith Children’s Village Orphanage.
Phil accepted Christ as his Savior shortly before his fifth birthday. As a teenager he surrendered his life to God to serve as a missionary. He attended Oklahoma Baptist College and at the same time pursued a private pilot’s license. In 1989 he married his wife Lori and they moved to Africa in March of 1992.
Phil’s vision is to see the gospel go to every village, town, and city in Africa. His passion is to train the next generation of God-called African leaders who will catch the same vision and will advance a truly indigenous church planting movement across the continent. For this reason he has dedicated his life to the establishment of Central Africa Baptist College and Seminary in Kitwe, Zambia.
Phil and Lori have been serving as missionaries in Africa since 1992. They are the parents of seven children: Cherith, Austin, Collin, Ashlyn, Carman, Tamaryn, and Corban.
Tyler Masters
MarketPlace Ministry Field Advisor
MarketPlace Ministry Field Advisor
Phillip Peterson
European Field Advisor
European Field Advisor
About Phillip Peterson
Phillip & Cindy Peterson have over 30 years of missions experience. First, they served as church planting missionaries in Europe for 18 years (Sweden, Germany, and Scotland). Next, they served at Appalachian Bible College for 15 years where Phillip was the Chair of the Missions Major and trained the next generation of missionaries. Many of his former students are actively serving as missionaries in various parts of the world.
During the Peterson's ministry at Appalachian Bible College, Phillip started getting more involved with IBMGlobal as a regular speaker for IBMGlobal Candidate Orientation and Appointee Training. In 2021, Phillip became IBMGlobal's European Field Advisor and was extremely helpful in serving our missionaries there. In June 2023, Phillip & Cindy were officially appointed as missionaries with IBMGlobal, and Phillip began serving as the Vice President of Missionary Services while completing his obligations with Appalachian Bible College.
Phillip’s passion is both to encourage missionaries and to educate local churches about missions. He and Cindy have experienced the ups and downs of missionary life, and he desires to see local churches take an active role in sending and caring for their missionaries “in a manner worthy of God” (3 John 6).
As the Vice President of Missionary Services, Phillip oversees the ministries that enhance our missionaries’ cross-cultural life and ministry. The Missionary Services department is currently responsible for the mobilization of new missionaries, missionary training (pre-field as well as on-going), strategic planning and advice through regional field advisors, missionary member care (soul care), global safety and security, and local church relations and education.
IBMGlobal Board of Directors
Dr. Neal Cushman | Dean, Bob Jones University Seminary | Greer, SC
Rev. Ken Dady | Missionary, Word of Life | Bellefontaine, OH
David Gee | Assistant Pastor, Merrimack Valley Baptist Church | Amherst, NH
Steve Hartung | Executive Vice President, Hartung Bros, Inc | New Berlin, WI
Dr. Sam Horn | Pastor for Preaching & Vision, Palmetto Baptist Church | Easley, SC
Ed Urbanik | Amherst, NH
Mark Vowels | Division of Ministries Chair, Bob Jones University | Taylors, SC
Joel Kirby | Missionary | South Africa
Brent Snook | Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church of Glen Este | Batavia, OH
Rev. Ken Dady | Missionary, Word of Life | Bellefontaine, OH
David Gee | Assistant Pastor, Merrimack Valley Baptist Church | Amherst, NH
Steve Hartung | Executive Vice President, Hartung Bros, Inc | New Berlin, WI
Dr. Sam Horn | Pastor for Preaching & Vision, Palmetto Baptist Church | Easley, SC
Ed Urbanik | Amherst, NH
Mark Vowels | Division of Ministries Chair, Bob Jones University | Taylors, SC
Joel Kirby | Missionary | South Africa
Brent Snook | Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church of Glen Este | Batavia, OH
IBMGlobal Advisory Council
Larry Clouse | Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church | Milford, NH
Roy Russell | Life Financial Group | Douglassville, PA
Roy Russell | Life Financial Group | Douglassville, PA
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Denise Cedras
Director Of Operations
Director Of Operations
About Denise Cedras
Denise Cedras serves as the IBMGlobal Director of Operations & Finance. She joined IBMGlobal in 2016, initially working in donor services, which provided her with the foundational understanding of both financial processes and team dynamics essential for her current role. In 2018, she was appointed Director of Operations & Finance.
As a key member of the administrative team, Denise oversees donor and missionary services within the finance department, manages all human resources logistics, and directs the daily operations of IBMGlobal. She also holds the position of Board Secretary.
A lifelong resident of southern New Hampshire, Denise earned her degree in nursing before participating in short-term medical mission trips. These experiences ignited her passion for serving the Lord in missions—whether directly in the field or by supporting those who are. Her background uniquely positions her to understand the practical needs of missionaries while ensuring the operational effectiveness of IBMGlobal's support systems.
As a key member of the administrative team, Denise oversees donor and missionary services within the finance department, manages all human resources logistics, and directs the daily operations of IBMGlobal. She also holds the position of Board Secretary.
A lifelong resident of southern New Hampshire, Denise earned her degree in nursing before participating in short-term medical mission trips. These experiences ignited her passion for serving the Lord in missions—whether directly in the field or by supporting those who are. Her background uniquely positions her to understand the practical needs of missionaries while ensuring the operational effectiveness of IBMGlobal's support systems.
Jeff Grant
Director of Missionary Member Care
Director of Missionary Member Care
About Jeff Grant
Jeff and Julie Grant have enjoyed the privilege of serving the Lord in ministry since 1990. In 2010, Jeff was called to vocational ministry as the Children's Pastor for Merrimack Valley Baptist Church in Merrimack, NH. Two years later, he advanced to the role of Assistant Pastor, serving in family ministries, outreach and events, and Biblical counseling.
Julie served alongside Jeff in these ministries while focusing her gifts on discipleship and mentoring, particularly in the counseling ministries. The Lord has blessed her with a special compassion for women of all ages, helping them through common struggles and mentoring those preparing for marriage.
After 13 faithful years at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, Jeff and Julie sensed the Lord preparing them for a new ministry direction. In April 2023, they joined IBMGlobal to serve in Mobilization and Missionary Member Care.
They are passionate about coming alongside people exploring a call to missions, mentoring them through the entire process. Their ministry continues with IBMGlobal missionaries in the field through visits, mentoring, counseling, and providing spiritual support and encouragement.
Julie served alongside Jeff in these ministries while focusing her gifts on discipleship and mentoring, particularly in the counseling ministries. The Lord has blessed her with a special compassion for women of all ages, helping them through common struggles and mentoring those preparing for marriage.
After 13 faithful years at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church, Jeff and Julie sensed the Lord preparing them for a new ministry direction. In April 2023, they joined IBMGlobal to serve in Mobilization and Missionary Member Care.
They are passionate about coming alongside people exploring a call to missions, mentoring them through the entire process. Their ministry continues with IBMGlobal missionaries in the field through visits, mentoring, counseling, and providing spiritual support and encouragement.
Katrina Whitten
Director of Finance
Director of Finance
About Katrina Whitten
Katrina lives in Goffstown, NH with her husband and three children—Micah, Braydon, and Genevieve. With a heart for serving others, she actively participates in a growing church where she and her family host a weekly small group.
Her educational journey began at Word of Life Bible Institute in NY before continuing at Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn), where she earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Business and Biblical Studies. Following college, Katrina built her career in Corporate America until starting her family. God then opened a door for her to work in the Finance Department at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church.
Katrina's journey with IBMGlobal spans several positions over the years, making her an integral part of the organization's growth. She served as Director of Operations from 2014-2016 and as CABC USA Financial Coordinator from 2021-2024. In July 2024, she stepped into her current role as Director of Finance (CFO) and holds the office of Treasurer, where she continues to apply her financial expertise and ministry heart to advance IBMGlobal's mission.
Her educational journey began at Word of Life Bible Institute in NY before continuing at Philadelphia Biblical University (now Cairn), where she earned dual Bachelor's degrees in Business and Biblical Studies. Following college, Katrina built her career in Corporate America until starting her family. God then opened a door for her to work in the Finance Department at Merrimack Valley Baptist Church.
Katrina's journey with IBMGlobal spans several positions over the years, making her an integral part of the organization's growth. She served as Director of Operations from 2014-2016 and as CABC USA Financial Coordinator from 2021-2024. In July 2024, she stepped into her current role as Director of Finance (CFO) and holds the office of Treasurer, where she continues to apply her financial expertise and ministry heart to advance IBMGlobal's mission.
FIELD ADVISORS
Philip Hunt
Africa Field Advisor
Africa Field Advisor
About Philip Hunt
Phil is a church planter in Zambia, Central Africa. In 1993, working in a team ministry, he and his colleagues started Faith Baptist Church of Riverside in the city of Kitwe. The church has been involved in a number of other church plants in the Kitwe area. Phil and Lori were also involved with the founding of Faith Children’s Village Orphanage.
Phil accepted Christ as his Savior shortly before his fifth birthday. As a teenager he surrendered his life to God to serve as a missionary. He attended Oklahoma Baptist College and at the same time pursued a private pilot’s license. In 1989 he married his wife Lori and they moved to Africa in March of 1992.
Phil’s vision is to see the gospel go to every village, town, and city in Africa. His passion is to train the next generation of God-called African leaders who will catch the same vision and will advance a truly indigenous church planting movement across the continent. For this reason he has dedicated his life to the establishment of Central Africa Baptist College and Seminary in Kitwe, Zambia.
Phil and Lori have been serving as missionaries in Africa since 1992. They are the parents of seven children: Cherith, Austin, Collin, Ashlyn, Carman, Tamaryn, and Corban.
IBMGlobal Advisory Council
Larry Clouse | Pastor, Fellowship Bible Church | Milford, NH
Roy Russell | Life Financial Group | Douglassville, PA
Roy Russell | Life Financial Group | Douglassville, PA
IBMGlobal Board of Directors
Dr. Neal Cushman | Dean, Bob Jones University Seminary | Greer, SC
Rev. Ken Dady | Missionary, Word of Life | Bellefontaine, OH
David Gee | Assistant Pastor, Merrimack Valley Baptist Church | Amherst, NH
Steve Hartung | Executive Vice President, Hartung Bros, Inc | New Berlin, WI
Dr. Sam Horn | Pastor for Preaching & Vision, Palmetto Baptist Church | Easley, SC
Ed Urbanik | Amherst, NH
Mark Vowels | Division of Ministries Chair, Bob Jones University | Taylors, SC
Joel Kirby | Missionary | South Africa
Brent Snook | Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church of Glen Este | Batavia, OH
Rev. Ken Dady | Missionary, Word of Life | Bellefontaine, OH
David Gee | Assistant Pastor, Merrimack Valley Baptist Church | Amherst, NH
Steve Hartung | Executive Vice President, Hartung Bros, Inc | New Berlin, WI
Dr. Sam Horn | Pastor for Preaching & Vision, Palmetto Baptist Church | Easley, SC
Ed Urbanik | Amherst, NH
Mark Vowels | Division of Ministries Chair, Bob Jones University | Taylors, SC
Joel Kirby | Missionary | South Africa
Brent Snook | Sr. Pastor, First Baptist Church of Glen Este | Batavia, OH