Our Board

Jeffrey Gacek (& Alyn Shannon)
Jeff & Alyn [Development Minsitries Board Member]
After 25 years of working in our own business, we were blessed with the opportunity to seek our God-given purpose here on earth and focus on faith, transformation and living our lives with significance.

It is a challenge in the world we live in to put God at the center of our lives, and keep Him there, but that is what we seek to do every day. When we get to heaven, and we stand before our Lord, and He asks, “What did you do with the gifts I gave you?” we want to say “We used them for the purpose You put us on earth to fulfill. We sought to become more like You and 'live a life of love'.” Ephesians 5:2

Krista Carroll
[Communications Ministries Board Member]
Jeremy and I live in Brooklyn Park with our three kids, Macy (5), Cole (3) and Izzy (born in June). Jeremy and I together run Print 4 Change, a company on a mission that donates 50% of profits to people living in extreme poverty. I am crazy about kids and before having my own children I was an elementary teacher for seven years. Jeremy and I both fell in love with the people of Haiti on our first trip and through it, God has literally transformed our lives. We are so grateful for the life lessons God continues to teach us through Haiti. We are striving daily to use our God given gifts to love and help others. “To whom much is given, much is expected.” Luke 12:48

Linda Blesener

[Faith & Education Ministries Board Member]
Jim and I live in Mahtomedi, MN. We have three children, Angela (25), Daniel (22), and Sarah (20). My background is in nursing and fitness. I recently went back to school to get an undergraduate degree in ministries and a masters in Theology. I currently work at Teen Challenge. After going to Haiti in 2009, God opened my eyes and broke my heart. The Haitian people forever humble me and I am learning so much about His love and joy through them. I am blessed to be able to serve and be His hands and feet.


	Karen Moen [Missions Ministry Board Member] Jeff and I live in Vadnais Heights, MN with our three children, Annie (9), Ava (6) and Sam (4). Jeff works in the fixed income sales department at Wells Fargo Securities. I've worked as an elementary school teacher and photographer before becoming a stay-at-home-mom. After returning from our trips with Healing Haiti, we look forward to encouraging and empowering others to take a leap of faith to serve the most vulnerable in Haiti and to see our world through a different lens. "My gracious favor is all you need. My power works best in your weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ may work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9

Julie Johnson Sexson
Julie Sexson [Care Ministries Board Member]
Alex and I live in Mahtomedi, MN with our three children, Amanda (16), Warren (13) and Audrey (10). Alex works for Medtronic, specializing in Finance. I have a degree in Finance from the University of Colorado but my true love is for painting and creating in any media. We moved back to my hometown in 2000 after living in Chicago and traveling extensively with Alex's previous job. It was during this time that I believe God laid the foundation for our love of other cultures. We are passionate about helping the people of Haiti and we look forward to what God has in store for all of us as we strive to bring Him glory here on earth.

" I command you - be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

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