The peopleleading thenetwork.
Missio Nexus is run by a staff team and guided by a volunteer board of mission agency and church leaders who know this work firsthand because they've led it themselves.
Staff
The staff team working on behalf of the network every day, from membership and events to research and communications.
Ted Esler
PresidentServes our members by focusing on vision, innovation, strategic direction, and execution.
Michael Van Huis
Executive DirectorOversees strategic planning, personnel and organizational leadership, ministry program development, and research initiatives.
Bryan Williamson
Vice President of AdministrationOversees administrative areas, manages operations including IT, Finance, and HR, and collaborates with executive leadership.
Jenn Williamson
Director of Leadership FormationLeads the association's efforts to foster leadership formation across diverse demographics.
Bob McNabb
Director of Mission MentorshipCreates content and catalyzes relationships, ideas, and collaboration between field leaders to bring about extraordinary mentoring relationships.
Carlos Negron
Director of Church EngagementDevelops and maintains relationships between churches and mission agencies within the association.
Kurtis Amundson
Director of CommunicationsCreates and manages content and strategies for promoting our mission and vision in various channels.
Annette Esler
Director of Event ServicesManages sponsorships, advertising, events, and our annual Mission Leaders Conference.
David Bogosian
Director of A Third of Us AllianceLeads the association's efforts to advocate for the needs of the unreached globally by directing the collective impact of A Third of Us Alliance.
Mary Kay Palguta
Director of Member ServicesOnboards new members, assists with membership benefits, programs, and services.
Hannah Locop Guinto
Administrative CoordinatorHelps everything run smoothly, manages schedules, assists with member needs, and more.
Mfena Gwaza
Digital Communications AssistantHelps with managing and maintaining our various websites and enhancing our online presence.
Dr. Marv Newell
Global AmbassadorRepresents Missio Nexus across the global Great Commission community.
Board Members
An active board of mission agency and church leaders who volunteer their time to govern the network and hold it accountable.
Phil O'Day
Board ChairAvant Ministries
Mark Byrom
Board SecretaryAlliance Church
Susan Perlman
Board MemberJews for Jesus
Isabel Lee
Board MemberChinese Bible Church
Matthew Ellison
Board Member16:15
Michelle Atwell
Board MemberSend International
Victor Hou
Board MemberInternational Mission Board
David Beroth
Board MemberBilly Graham Evangelistic Association
Josh Newell
Board MemberThe Jesus Film
Contributors
Editors, researchers, and coaches who shape EMQ, Leader's Edge, and the learning programs our members rely on.
Evelyn Hibbert
EMQ EditorEnhancing the quality and reach of the magazine and further elevating EMQ's impact within the Great Commission community.
Sarah Lunsford
EMQ Book Review EditorProvides editorial oversight of book reviews published in each issue of the journal.
Josiah Harling
AAM EngagementContributes to askamissionary.com by connecting future missionaries.
Narry Santos
Leader's Edge EditorContributes to the Leader's Edge learning program, including conducting author interviews.
Tom Lowder
Leader's Edge EditorContributes to Missio Nexus learning programs, including editing book summaries.
Mark Harris
ResearcherContributes through qualitative research on missiological issues.
Rob Wassel
OnBoard Coach and Strategic AdvisorContributes through coaching and advising senior mission agency leaders.