Our Team

Meet the dedicated individuals behind our mission.

US Team Members

  • Rev. Timothy C. Geoffrion, Ph.D., DD.

    President and Teaching Minister

    Tim is an ordained minister of the American Baptist Churches with a Ph.D. in New Testament Studies from the Lutheran School of Theology in Chicago. He also holds an (honorary) Doctor of Divinity degree from Myanmar Institute of Theology (MIT). He has served as a church pastor, a seminary professor, and the executive director of a nonprofit organization. Currently, as co-founder and president of Faith, Hope, and Love Global Ministries, he focuses on Christian leadership development globally. Read more.

  • Mrs. Claire Kellner

    Administrative Assistant


    Claire is a former teacher who now loves being a stay-at-home mom. At Christ Presbyterian church, she serves as a community group leader and leads a small group at Mom’s Morning. Her passion for Christ shows through her care for others and many leadership roles. Her husband, TJ, their two sons Rory & Peyton, and she live in Minnetonka, Minnesota. 

  • Mrs. Corrina Conley


    Volunteer Bookkeeper

    After beginning in the fiduciary accounting area, Corrina’s career included departmental and executive leadership roles. In retirement, she started Called Forward Consulting, LLC, providing strategic, organizational, and financial consulting to a variety of small or non-profit organizations.  Corrina has been married to her husband, Paul, since 1983; they have 3 adult children: Sam, Ben, and Rachel. Corrina also has the profound privilege of being the primary support for her mother.

Southeast Asia Team Members

Program Coordinator for Myanmar and Thailand

Mr. Saw Newton

Saw Newton is Karen (also known as Kayin, one of the eight major ethnic groups in Myanmar). He is a 2019 Master of Divinity graduate of Myanmar Institute of Theology, where Tim teaches. He is now working as the Administrative and Program Assistant for Faith, Hope, and Love Global Ministries, Yangon Office. In addition to administrative duties, he accompanies Tim when FHLGM conducts Christian Leadership Development workshops around Myanmar and elsewhere in Southeast Asia. His other major responsibility is to translate some of Tim’s books and materials into Burmese and Sagaw Karen.

Eastern Congo Team Members

Rev. Dr. Kambere Bolingo, FHLGM National Coordinator for the Congo

The Rev. Bolingo Kambere served as the Head Chaplain and Coordinator of the Nehemiah (community-based, development, and discipleship) Program at HEAL Africa, Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo, for 10 years, before earning a PhD program in Biblical Studies at the University of South Africa. He expects to graduate this year (2023). He has now returned to his chaplaincy role at HEAL Africa, serves as one of the pastors in his Baptist Church in Gomaville, and works part-time for Faith, Hope, and Love Global Ministries. His responsibilities at FHLGM include overseeing the publication and distribution of Tim’s books in French, coordinating and supervising the FHLGM team of volunteers in the Congo, and organizing webinars for Tim’s teaching.

Rev. Sosthene, Chargé de la logistique à Beni

Rev. Sosthene, head of logistics at Béni. Sosthene served as a pastor since 1987 under the Baptist Community of Central Africa (CBCA) until his retirement in 2019. Since then, he’s been serving as a chaplain and assistant in the Bilingual Christian University in Béni in the theology department. In conjunction with FHLGM, he is busy popularizing and disseminating the book, “What can we expect from God now?” at various schools and churches in the Béni area.

Pastor Jacques Paluku Kwamiremundu, Chargé de la logistique

Pastor Jacques has served as a high school teacher of psychology, head master, and chaplain. He holds honors degrees in psychology and theology, and is currently working on an additional degree in Goma, DRC. In his work with Faith, Hope, and Love Global Ministries, he seeks to develop our communication with webinar participants and churches and to further our ability to sell and distribute our books throughout Eastern Congo.

Danny Kalondero

Danny Kalondero is a first-year theological master's student at the Free University of the Great Lakes Countries (ULPGL-Goma). He serves as an evangelist of the Baptist Community in Central Africa (CBCA). In his work for Faith, Hope, and Love Global Ministries, he supports our DRC team and assists in collecting data and sending reports back to the United States.

RLukogho Vagheni Gratien

Lukogho teaches Literature and Didactics at Teachers Training College of Beni, Butembo, Kirumba, and Goma in DRC. He is a volunteer member of the Faith, Hope,  Love, and Global Ministries team in the DRC. He edited Dr Timothy C. Geoffrion’s book in French, What We Can Expect from God Now: Seven Spiritual Truths for Trusting God in Troubled Times (2020).

Rev. Badesire Baleke, FHLGM Bukavu Area Coordinator

Rev. Badesire Baleke, graduated with a theology degree in 2007. He has served as head chaplain at Muku hospital and secondary school, Director of the Youth & Children’s Department at the Baptist Community of Central Africa (CBCA), English pastor at CBCA Gomaville, and Senior pastor at CBCA OSSO KATO. Currently, he is coordinating the evangelism field and pastors’ training in 74 parishes at CBCA Bukavu district. For FHLGM, Rev. Badesire organizes webinars to provide teachings to those across the area as well as helps promote and distribute books in schools and churches.

Gerlance Muhindo Mayele, Translator of Books and Articles (French, Swahili)

Gerlance Muhindo Mayele has been working as Director and Senior teacher for the Christian English Center, CEC, which is a language ministry that has helped thousands of people in acquiring speaking English skills in Goma, Eastern Congo. He has been and still is serving here as a teacher-translator and interpreter in addition to his administrative duties. In addition, he works as an expert consultant logistician in various international non-profit organizations.

Our Team

Monet Goode

With a vision for building something meaningful, our founder brings a blend of big-picture thinking and hands-on experience. They set the tone for everything we do.

Founder

Emmett Marsh

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about building strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Sales Manager
Marketing Director

Eleanor Parks

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Customer Service Manager

Karl Holland

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.