Board of Directors

 

Jovan Barrington | Littleton, CO

Jovan Barrington, a diverse and skilled Senior Minister at Littleton Church of Christ in Denver, has a Master of Science in Leadership and a background in youth ministry. He brings a unique perspective to his role, having been born in Panama and raised in Alabama. Jovan is experienced in guiding teams, inspiring individuals to achieve success, connecting with younger generations, and fostering personal and spiritual growth. He is also a dedicated husband and father of three beautiful girls. 

 

Justin Chamblee | Alpharetta, GA

Justin is President at Coker Group, a national healthcare consulting firm. His education includes a Bachelors and Masters degree in accounting from Abilene Christian University. He and his family reside in the northern part of Atlanta, GA and are actively involved in a variety of ministries at their church. He and his wife Allison have three children.

 

Winston Chong, CPA, CFP | Singapore

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Winston has over three decades of financial expertise. As CEO of a niche financial planning firm in Singapore, he specializes in guiding clients towards the financial freedom experienced as a steward of God’s resources.  Previously, he held positions at global investment banks and accounting firms.  He serves in leadership of his local church and in disciple making ministries. Hong Ngee and him have three adult children.

 

Dr. Brad Crisp | Abilene, TX

Brad is the Vice Chairman of the Board for MRN. He is the Dean of the College of Business Administration at Abilene Christian University. His education includes a BBA in accounting from ACU and an MBA and Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. He previously worked in public accounting and as a professor at Indiana University. Brad and his wife Jennifer have two sons.

 

Darla deSteiguer | Oklahoma City, OK

Darla is an estate planning attorney. She is a graduate of Northeastern State University in Oklahoma and the Pepperdine University School of Law. Darla is a long-time member of the Oklahoma Christian Womens’ Association and serves on the board of Edmond Family Counseling. She and her husband John have one daughter.

 

Natalie Fortenberry | Dallas, TX

Natalie is an attorney at the Fortenberry Firm PLLC.  She received her B.B.A. in Accounting from Harding University and her J.D. from SMU Dedman School of Law.  She has traveled extensively throughout the world and spent an 18-month sabbatical working with MANA and Kibo Group, both non-profits focusing on projects in Africa.  Natalie is married to Zeke, her partner in the Fortenberry Firm, and they have two sons, Jack and Luke. Natalie and her family attend Preston Road Church of Christ where she serves on the Missions Committee.

 

Ron J. Holland | Fort Worth, TX

Ron is the Secretary of the Board for MRN. Ron served in the USAF at numerous locations throughout Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. He and his wife, Marilyn, served as missionaries in Manila, Republic of the Philippines. Ron worked as Minister of Missions and as Minister of Church Planting at the The Hills church. He and Marilyn are currently retired and living in Watauga, Texas.

 

Rhonda Houk | Ft. Worth, TX

Rhonda, MRN’s Board Chair, served on the staff of The Hills Church in North Richland Hills, TX, for 20 years, spending some of that time as their Missions Minister. She has served in leadership for Bible Study Fellowship and has facilitated Bible studies for women’s and small group ministries.  She has a heart for spreading the gospel around the world as well as equipping, sending, and encouraging missionaries.  Rhonda and her husband, Steve, have two children and two grandchildren.  

 

Carol Manley | Sugar Land, TX

Carol is a retired Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She is an active member of her church and her husband Steve serves as an elder. She is a Bible class teacher and former missions committee member. Together, Carol and Steve teach Bible classes on marriage and parenting.

 

Tyson Moore | Los Angeles, CA

Tyson Moore lives in Los Angeles, California and serves as the Senior Minister of the Crenshaw Church of Christ. He and his wife Genny have three children, Isaiah, Micaiah, and Nehemiah. Born and raised in California, Tyson is a graduate of Pepperdine University, and is passionate about young people, marriage ministry, leadership and missions.

 

Jonathan Morrison | Terrell, TX

Jonathan lives with his wife Lataria and children Jostyn, Jensyn, Juliyn, and Jiliyn in Forney, Texas. He is the Minister of Cedar Crest Church of Christ in Dallas, Texas, where he has served since 2010. In addition, he is active in organizing and supporting public programs in the Dallas community and is a frequent speaker at brotherhood events.  He is a graduate of Amberton University, University of Texas/Arlington, and Southwestern Christian College. When he’s not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, listening to music, watching a movie, attending sporting events, or watching his favorite network cable news shows.

 

Bryan Moss | Fort Worth, TX

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Bryan is a graduate of East Carolina University with a  B.A. in Economics, where he met his wife, Tronda. Bryan also pursued a degree in Religious Studies from Southwestern Christian College.  He graduated in December 2015 with a M.T.S. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary.  Bryan Moss presently serves as pastor/minister of Lake Como Church of Christ.  He and Tronda have two sons, Matthew and Mark.

 

Dr. Barry Packer | Dallas, TX

Barry has recently retired, having served for 16 years as a minister for churches in Abilene, TX and San Diego, CA and for 23 years as the Executive Trustee for the Bell Trust, a private foundation that provides funding to churches for global mission efforts. He brings expertise in non-profit board governance, having served on various boards and providing consulting services for numerous faith-based organizations. He attends the Highland Oaks Church of Christ in Dallas, TX, where he has served as an elder for the past 20 years. He and his wife, Diane, have two sons and five grandchildren.

 

Tebogo Ramatsui | Pretoria, South Africa

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Tebogo has dealt in alternative investments with NAIC Investments since 1994. He serves as an elder at his church in Pretoria.

 

Lori Reed | Fairfax, VA

Lori holds a Master of Ministry degree from Harding University, and both teaches and writes curriculum.  She and her husband, Joel, served on the mission committees of two churches and co-led many trips for youth missions. Currently, she is active in both the youth and adult education ministries of her church and Joel serves as an elder.  They have 3 adult children.

 

Dr. Michelle Tucker | Dallas, TX

Michelle is a Pediatrician practicing at Castle Hills Pediatrics in Carrollton, TX. She and her husband Randy are active in medical missions and serve as mentors to young families. Michelle also serves as a Trustee for Oklahoma Christian University and ChristianWorks for Children.

 

Dr. Samuel Twumasi-Ankrah | Accra, Ghana

Sam serves as President of Heritage Christian College (HCC), Ghana, and a shepherd at the Nsawam Rd Church of Christ. He was pulpit minister for 32 years during which period he also trained evangelists from different countries in Africa. His education includes MAR (from ACU), MA Theology & Missions (Ghana), and Ed.D Higher Education Leadership (Biola Univ., California). He and Theresa, his wife, have three adult children and a number of grandchildren.  

 

Eric West | Midland, TX

Eric is a Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas and currently serves as the Director of Site Development & Planning for Parkill, Smith & Cooper, Inc. He serves as an elder and on the missions committee at Gold Course Road Church of Christ. Eric is married to April and they have three children, Carter, Andrew, and Mallory.

Meet our Staff