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Messianic Hope International is supported by a small, faithful team—both in the United States and in Kenya—who serve with humility, compassion, and dedication.

Our Team

🇰🇪 MHI Kenya Team

MHI’s work in Kenya rests in the faithful hands of our small Kenya team, led by Jimmy Mwaniki and his wife Tabbitha. They bring compassion, wisdom, and cultural understanding into every step of the mission, walking alongside the children, families, and schools we serve. Together with local assemblies, they help ensure that each program grows from the real needs and strengths of the community.

Meet the dedicated team who help carry out the ministry on the ground:

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Kenya Team Lead & Accounting

Jimmy Mwaniki

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Tabbitha Mwaniki

Kenya Program Support
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Alcot Livingston

Music Director
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Events Coordinator

John Murima

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Eddie Githinji

Photographer & Videographer / Media Personnel

Each one brings unique gifts and a genuine heart for service, helping ensure that the work of MHI is lived out in practical, meaningful, and compassionate ways across the communities we support.

🇺🇸 Our U.S. Board

These leaders volunteer their time, skills, and spiritual support to ensure MHI remains accountable, prayer-led, and mission-focused.

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Joseph Yoder

Chairman
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Jane Reich Yoder

Treasurer

  • Dina Wilson

    Board Member

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  • Beth Githinji

    Secretary

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  • Esther Woodcraft

    Board Member

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  • Daniel Hinssen

    Board Member, Digital Media Lead

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  • Elizabeth Rutzen

    Social Media Lead

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