John started working for Word & Deed in 2008 after serving in Cubulco, Guatemala, for over 17 years as the director of the Señorita Elena Hospital under the oversight of Free Reformed Missions International. We are grateful for John’s first-hand insights into the work of our partners, not to mention the fact that his ability to communicate fluently with our Spanish partners comes in handy on a daily basis! John currently works as our Director of Projects, which means that he communicates with our Project Managers, ensuring that everything is running smoothly in all the projects that we fund. John also serves as one-third of our Executive Team.

If you have been to a Word & Deed dinner, church presentation, or Business Group meeting, chances are you’ve met Rick. In 2007, Rick was hired to direct and develop Word & Deed’s Public Relations department. His thorough understanding of the Public Relations realm makes him an invaluable asset to the ongoing promotion of Word & Deed’s vision. Rick also works as the Project Manager for Guatemala, and as a Project Manager for some of our projects in Asia and Africa. On top of all of this, he also wears the hat of Executive Team member.

Heidi was a key instigator in the development of Word & Deed USA in November 2000. From her home in Grand Rapids, Michigan, she takes on the role of Administrator, Project Manager of Nigeria, Malawi and South Africa, and also serves as the third member of our Executive Team. Phew, that’s quite the list! Heidi’s passion for her work is evident in the way that she strives to serve our partners with integrity and in a way that is deeply mindful of their spiritual well-being.

Scott joined the Word & Deed team in 2018. Scott works largely in our Public Relations department, presenting at churches, schools, and managing social media content. He has an eye for design, a love for developing donor relationships, and a fresh perspective for connecting to the younger generation. Scott is also the Project Manager for Nicaragua and Colombia.

Scott is the Director of Administration at our Canadian office and he started working for us in 2016. Scott is our resident currency expert. He oversees all the payments that have to be distributed to the various countries, so, needless to say, he is well-loved by all of our partners! He also oversees the everyday operations at the office, ensuring nothing is missed in our day-to-day activities. Scott has also taken on the role of Project Manager for the Dominican Republic, and can also be seen doing presentations at various churches and schools in Southwestern Ontario.

If you’ve ever called the Word & Deed Canada office, chances are you heard Kara’s voice on the other end of the line. Kara has been part of the Word & Deed team since 2012. She recently transitioned to a PR/Administrative Support role, which includes a wide range of tasks such as helping our volunteers with the organization of fundraisers, supporting the PR team with information that they need on various projects, writing articles for our website and magazines, designing promotional materials, and a host of other tasks. No two days look the same, and that’s the way she likes it!

John joined us in 2012 after serving on the Board of Directors for Coram Deo International Aid (CDIA, now Adoration Christian Centre). John was heavily involved in the work of Adoration Christian Centre in Haiti, which at that time was in the process of transitioning to becoming a Word & Deed partner. John’s love for conversation and connection with our donors and partners is obvious in the way that he interacts with them. After a recent semi-retirement, John now works part-time for us. When he isn’t working in our Public Relations department, John also manages projects in Haiti and Asia.

Dave is the second member of our USA staff. After being a teacher and school principal for many years in the state of Michigan, Dave enjoys connecting with various schools, churches, and donors throughout the USA, promoting the mission and vision of Word & Deed. When he isn’t gallivanting across the USA, Dave also manages our projects in Kenya, Ecuador and Costa Rica.

Kasper is the newest member of the Word & Deed team, having joined us in September 2023. If you live in Southwestern Ontario, you are likely to meet Kasper at various presentations at schools and churches, as well as at Business Groups meetings and fundraisers. Kasper will also be serving in our Projects Department, helping with the oversight of various projects and conversing with our partners. We are glad to have him on our team!