Board of Directors:

HVCM is so blessed to have a group of highly committed Board of Directors. We appreciate their willingness to make the prayerful decisions that are the best for the Mission.

Dave Thurman (Chairman)--A Minister at The Church at Mt. Gilead in Mooresville, IN

Scott Beauchamp--I.T. Director in Nicholasville, KY; Sr. Minister at Station Camp Christian Church in Irvine, KY

Jeff Hawkins--Outreach Minister at Licking Valley Church of Christ in Newark, OH

Dan Hudson--Lead Pastor at Pathway Church- Johnston in Johnston, IA

Dave Jones--Sr. Minister at Millwood Church of Christ in Howard, OH

Steve Knisley--Hospice minister in Cincinnati, OH

Larry Marshall--Executive Minister at North Terrace Church of Christ in Zanesville, OH

Dr. Darel Pruett (Vice Chairman) --Retired Dermatologist/Surgeon, Islamorada, FL

Joe Putting​--Sr. Minister at Tomoka Christian Church in Ormond Beach, FL

Steve Rich​--Sr. Minister at Jamestown Christian Church in Jamestown, OH

Keith Sergent--Hospice minister in FL

Steve Smith-- Retired Engineering Manager, Elder at Central Christian Church in Mt. Vernon, IL

Donna (Burris) Stroop (Secretary)-- Artist, Development Fundraising

Jack Strother, Jr.--Retired; President of Commercial Bank, Grayson, KY

Stateside Office staff:

Al Serhal- Executive Director

Al began serving as Executive Director for Hippo Valley Christian Mission in August of 2014, and has made more than 25 trips to Zimbabwe.  He was one of the original board members of HVCM, and has a great love for both the people of Zimbabwe and the work being done by HVCM.  He has been a wonderful addition to the mission and continues to further the work of the Kingdom in Zimbabwe.

Greg Holmgren - Director of Development for Central Africa Christian College

Greg and his wife Sue live in Ormond Beach, FL where Greg also serves part-time on the staff of Tomoka Christian Church. Contact Greg (Greg@hippovalley.org) to schedule a visit and learn more about all the exciting things happening with Central Africa Christian College! 

Patty Serhal - Office Manager

Patty is the wife of Al Serhal. After managing the campus bookstores at Point University in Georgia and Kentucky Christian University in Grayson, KY, Patty works full-time in the Mission office as well as manages the Mission Thrift Store located in Grayson, KY.

Leslie menix - bookkeeper

Anita Lindeman - Assistant Thrift Store Manager

Zimbabwe Senior Staff:

Samuel Mahwehwe - Managing Director

Alone Gudyanga - Head of Evangelism

Kufazvinei Vhurinosara - Property Manager

Mark & Meghan Burbidge - Orphanage Co-Managers

Emmanuel & Alaska Tembo - Living Proof Coordinators

Judith Simango - Office Secretary