Dr. Dan Bouchelle
President
Dan has served as the president of MRN since August 2010. Before taking the lead of this international missions ministry, Dan served in congregational ministry for over two decades with three different churches in Texas and Oklahoma. He also served on the boards of Great Cities Missions and Christian Relief Fund, as well as other community service and para-church boards.
Dan has worked with churches on six continents and congregations throughout the US. He has also spoken at colleges, lectureships, workshops, and seminars around the globe. He has published several articles and has written four books: The Gospel Unleashed, The Gospel Unhindered, When God Seems Absent and We’re on a Mission from God: OK, Now What Do We Do?
In preparation for ministry, Dan acquired a BS in Psychology from the University of Houston—Clear Lake, an MA, MDiv, and DMin from Abilene Christian University.
Dan married his wife Amy in 1987 and God blessed them with three children, now grown, and two grandchildren.
Initiate Team
Through the Initiate Team, we help you follow God's lead by establishing or extending new movements of disciples among unreached people groups.
Caleb Southerland
Vice President
Caleb has focused on catalyzing Disciple Making Movements since 2013. The first decade of his ministry he spent in traditional church plants and church revitalization. While on staff at a church in Irving, TX, he felt called to plant and pastor a church in the Las Colinas area of Irving, TX reaching a transient and post-churched community.
After a short stint in the corporate world in Mortgage and Wealth Management, he returned to full-time vocational ministry. Caleb has focused on catalyzing Disciple Making Movements through various positions including a Field Missionary with Cityteam, co-founding Contagious Disciple Making, and Vice President of DMM of the Americas for Cityteam.
Caleb graduated with a BBA in Business Administration from Texas Tech University and has a MTh from Dallas Theological Seminary. His passion is to empower, equip, and mobilize believers to step into their God-given calling to transform their community, city, or country!
Caleb and his wife Lindsey live in Hurst, TX with their four boys: Jaxon, Ayden, Grayson, and Hudson.
David Allen
Director of Bengal Initiative
David was born and raised in South Korea where both his parents and grandparents were long-term missionaries. He moved to Georgia at 16 where he developed interests in grilling and math. After graduating from Texas A&M, David worked as a network engineer in Dallas before going back to school to study theology.
David and his wife, Michelle, were part of a mission team that served in northern Thailand for 25 years. Their primary works among the Buddhist people were evangelism, discipleship and church planting.
David holds a BA from Texas A&M University and a MA from Abilene Christian University. At MRN, David is a trainer, coach, and mentor helping to build relationships with Asian partners to empower disciple making movements.
David and Michelle have two wonderful girls, Brianna and Brielle, who are both graduates of Texas A&M. David enjoys cooking, walks with his wife, and college football.
Mark Hooper
Director of Recruiting and Training
Mark and his wife Debbie were missionaries in Mumbai (Bombay), India, from 1985-1990, where they were active in church planting, personal evangelism, city-wide evangelistic campaigns, and leadership training. Before coming to MRN, Mark served for 16 years as Assistant Professor of Bible and Missions at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee. During his time there, he directed FHU's Mission Studies Program and coordinated Spring Break and summer campaigns to India, China, Thailand, Sri Lanka, The Philippines, Africa, and South America.
Mark received his BA from Harding University and a MTh in Missions from Harding University Graduate School of Religion. While in India, Mark obtained an MA and PhD in Anthropology from the University of Mumbai.
Mark has served as the pulpit minister for congregations in Arkansas and Tennessee. He and his wife have two children, Kyle and Kristen. Both are serving in Asia as missionaries.
Empower Team
Through the Empower Team, we connect and equip you in your existing ministries and churches, in order to expand your impact by providing re-visioning, training, networking, coaching, and care.
Jay Jarboe
Director of Emerging Leadership Initiative
Jay holds a BA from Texas Tech University in History and Speech Communications. He is also a graduate of the Sunset School of Preaching and Sunset School of Missions. Jay and his wife Sherry served on a church-planting team in Mexico City for six years. The church is still active and growing with its own leadership.
Jay has worked in various roles in Sunset's ministry, including Director of the Adventures in Missions (AIM) internship program, the Dean of Missions in Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI), and as Lead Minister in their church from 2006-2010.
At MRN, Jay equips US and foreign churches in stewarding more effective world missions. His passion is seeking to be transformed into the image of Christ and helping others in the same quest.
Jay and his wife Sherry have been married for more than 25 years and have two children, Meagan and Ryan and two grandchildren. He enjoys reading, playing golf, spending time with his family, and loves Mexican "tacos al pastor."
Alan Howell
Director of Church Relations
Alan Howell and his family served in Mozambique, Africa, from 2003 to 2018 as part of a mission team working among the Makua-Metto people. Their work focused on creating and developing church networks, coordinating community development projects, and discipling and training local and regional leaders. After returning to the U.S.A., he was the Visiting Professor of Missions at Harding University for 4 years, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of biblical studies, cultural competency, theology, and strategy. Alan joined MRN in 2023 and is excited to partner with churches and walk alongside them as they participate in the Mission of God!
Alan has presented at different academic conferences, lectureships, and gatherings over the years. He has published over 20 articles in a variety of missions related journals and enjoys using field research and appreciative inquiry to develop plans for helping communities grow and change. Alan has also seen how discipling, mentoring, and coaching conversations can make a huge impact for the Kingdom of God.
Alan graduated from Harding University with undergraduate degrees in Bible and in Business. He has a M.Div from Harding School of Theology and a M.A. in Organizational Leadership with a concentration in Executive & Workplace Coaching.
Alan and Rachel live in Arizona and enjoy hanging out and hiking with their three daughters: Abby, Ellie, and Katie.
Andy Johnson
Director of Worker Care // Prayer Coordinator
Andy and his family served in Burkina Faso, West Africa, as a part of the team of missionaries that worked alongside the Dagara tribe. While there, they were blessed to see the Lord begin a movement of His people out of darkness and into light—a movement that continues to thrive and expand today!
On their return to the US in 2014, they moved to Montgomery, AL, where Andy served as missions minister for Landmark Church. He joined the team at MRN in 2019, and is serving as of Director Missionary Care and Prayer Coordination. His move to MRN has brought him full circle (at least geographically), as he grew up in north Texas. Between marrying a northern Californian, serving in West Africa, and ministering in central Alabama, Andy is excited to be back "home"—even if both he and the Lone Star state have changed quite a bit in the intervening two decades.
Andy is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and holds both a BA in Greek and an MA in Missions. He and his wife Melissa have three kids—two boys born in Burkina Faso, and a daughter who got there as quickly as she could. Andy delights in languages, cultures, foods, and the people they all represent.
Missy Gray
Worker Care Specialist
Missy is so thankful to work with MRN where she can utilize her love for pastoral care, counseling, training, assessment and missions. Professionally, she spent the early part of her career in undergraduate education, assessment and intervention in impoverished school districts, and social work. Missy has spent the decade prior to coming to MRN as a therapist in private practice, and partnered with adolescents, adults, and families with children. Some of her specializations include working with complex trauma and families in crisis. Missy has a MS in Clinical Psychology from Abilene Christian University, and is a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor and a Licensed Psychological Associate.
Missy has felt a pull toward missions since high school. She partnered with her husband who was in full-time church ministry for 22 years where they worked in youth, marriage and family discipleship ministry. In 2010, she started traveling as a counselor and prayer director with an organization that provides missionary care. MRN has given her the opportunity to pursue this calling full-time.
Missy has been married to Adam for 22 years, and they have two young adult children named Adley and Corbin. The family is full of current and previous band and choir kids. Missy values learning, reading, music, and having meaningful conversations. She has an unreasonable love for hanging out in airports and subways, and can get excited about just about anything.
Atlantic Bridge Initiative
Catalyzing African and African American leaders for a transformative collaboration that transcends borders and transforms communities.
Ian Nickerson
Director of Atlantic Bridge Initiative
Ian Nickerson Sr., is the ministering evangelist of the Minda Street Church of Christ in Abilene, TX since October 2016. Before taking the role at Minda Street, he and his wife ministered in Denver, CO and Big Spring, TX. In addition to his ministering evangelist role, Ian served as board Chair for the Community Foundation of Abilene, and on the boards of Abilene Christian School and Meals on Wheels, Inc. Ian was introduced to mission work in 2010, when he began working with congregations in Ghana, Africa. To further equip himself for the work of ministry, Ian earned a BA in the Biblical Text and a MDiv from Abilene Christian University.
Ian is married to his eighth grade girlfriend, Sherita and they have three children.
Administration Team
The Administration Team manages the day-to-day and year-to-year business that empowers us to serve you well.
Amy Cecil
Financial Specialist and HR Coordinator
Amy joined MRN in March 2022, using her online accounting knowledge to enhance the financial operations of the organization. She took on the additional role of HR Coordinator in March of 2024, utilizing her administrative and organizational gifts to serve the team even further. She is excited to use her gifts as a member of MRN to help further the mission of sharing Jesus Christ with the world.
Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of North Texas where she met her husband, David, through their participation in Campus Crusade for Christ. In her free time, Amy enjoys reading both fiction and non-fiction books, spending time with friends, taking long walks, and experiencing new places. Amy and David have three children: one a graduate of their homeschool and attending college, and two more still to go! She and her family serve their church and home community in the Eagle Mountain/Saginaw area of Fort Worth.
DaShea Lee
Office Manager
DaShea is a seasoned professional with a diverse background which includes hotels and hospitality, banking, and administration. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, she now calls Dallas, Texas, home, where she resides with her seven-year-old son. Passionate about cooking and exploring new destinations, DaShea brings her enthusiasm for life into her role as an office assistant at Mission Resource Network. With her wealth of experience and dedication to excellence, she excels in supporting the organization's mission and operations.
Advancement Team
With the President, the Advancement Team provides you with inspiring missions stories, events, news, and exceptional opportunities to partner in what God is doing around the world.
Hallie Beth Hale
Advancement Administrative Assistant
Hallie Beth Hale serves as the Advancement Admin Assistant and is passionate about supporting the organization's mission to see the Kingdom grow. Hallie Beth graduated from Harding University in 2022 with a degree in Marketing.
Originally from Madison, Alabama, Hallie Beth now resides in Oklahoma City with her husband, Zach Hale. They were married on June 2, 2023, and they enjoy spending their time outdoors, cooking together, and popcorn movie nights!
Hallie Beth brings strong organizational skills and a background in marketing to her role at MRN. She feels truly blessed to be part of the MRN team and is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside people who are dedicated to serving the Lord.
Alan Wan
Director of Donor Engagement
Alan was born in China. He became a follower of Jesus when he was in college from the influence of his English professors. After graduating with a Master’s degree in English, he came to the U.S and received another Bachelor's degree in Bible and Intercultural Studies from Ozark Christian College.
Before joining MRN, Alan served for 8 years as the Development Officer for GNPI, a global media ministry. He traveled around the country to connect donors with Kingdom-building opportunities and to share how their generosity changed lives for eternity.
He married his beautiful wife Jenny on September 1st, 2018. They enjoy traveling together to visit and serve donors and ministry partners. In their free time, you can find them exploring National Parks, cooking new recipes, and walking their dogs Pumpkin and Lazarus.
Alan is grateful to be part of the MRN family and to connect with people who share the same passion for multiplying healthy leaders to disciple the unreached and under-served people groups of the world.
Marti Van Roy
Director of Communications
Marti became a Texan in 1994 after growing up in Alaska and subsequently living in Nevada, New Hampshire, Virginia (DC suburb), and Tennessee. Her background consists of undergraduate studies at Lipscomb University, and administrative, investigative, travel and sales work with a variety of businesses extending from Alaska to Washington D.C. She became part of the MRN team in 2007, and for many years managed the administration of MRN, often including the work of marketing and communications management. Recently, she has shifted to the role of Communications Director, using her creativity and relational focus to build stronger and deeper partners with all those MRN serves or hopes to serve.
She enjoys exploring other cultures and lands and has participated in short-term mission trips around the states, and to Austria, Zambia, Philippines, Brazil, and Ireland.
Marti and her husband Richard are “parents again” to two of their grandchildren, Eli and Nova, and also have adult children (twin sons, Chris and Ryan, and daughters, Samantha and Molly) and three other delightful grandchildren. She is a taekwondo black belt, certified life coach with CoachNet, professional violinist, licensed massage therapist, and loves to read and crochet (although not at the same time).