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A Team Working Together to Serve a Unified Purpose

At ANM, we seek to be Christ-centered, relational, people of integrity, and good stewards. And we love connecting with you!

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About Our President

Oliver Asher

President & CEO

Oliver and his lovely wife Andrea graduated from the University of Virginia, married, and moved to the Dominican Republic to be missionaries — all in the space of three months in 1988! Their life together with Jesus and the five children they have been blessed with has continued to be an adventure. In 1995, Oliver completed his master’s in civil engineering at UVA. In 1996 the Lord called Oliver to ANM after he had worked for five years as an environmental engineer. As our President, Oliver has a passion to build teams, encourage, and love our staff members as we equip, encourage, and advocate for native missionaries to reach the remaining unreached people groups of the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the glory of God.

Oliver is the author of Invincible Joy: Chasing God’s Dreams for Your Life. Learn more about his book and the companion video course at oliverasher.com.


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Executive Team

Oliver Asher

President & CEO

Oliver Asher

President & CEO

Oliver and his lovely wife Andrea graduated from the University of Virginia, married, and moved to the Dominican Republic to be missionaries — all in the space of three months in 1988! Their life together with Jesus and the five children they have been blessed with has continued to be an adventure. In 1995, Oliver completed his master’s in civil engineering at UVA. In 1996 the Lord called Oliver to ANM after he had worked for five years as an environmental engineer. As our President, Oliver has a passion to build teams, encourage, and love our staff members as we equip, encourage, and advocate for native missionaries to reach the remaining unreached people groups of the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. Oliver is the author of Invincible Joy: Chasing God’s Dreams for Your Life. Learn more about his book and the companion video course at oliverasher.com. Contact Oliver here. 

Amber Parker

Vice President of Marketing & Staff Development

Amber Parker

Vice President of Marketing & Staff Development

On a high school mission trip to Trinidad, God began expanding Amber’s vision and giving her a heart for the world. Even though she contemplated moving overseas, Amber’s career path took her in a different direction. Amber developed organizational, training, and team-building skills through her work at a Christian university and later at her local church. Through her church’s partnership with ANM, Amber had many opportunities to travel and witness how God is working among the nations. On a trip to the Philippines, it was clear that God was stirring something new in her heart. Then in 2018, Amber joined the ANM executive team, combining her passion for missions with her love for leading and developing others. In addition to serving at ANM, Amber enjoys speaking and writing. Her book Finding Simplicity walks through the book of James, exploring how we can choose simplicity over complexity, exercise God’s wisdom, and discover the joy in every day. Want to get in touch? .

Krista Darcus

Vice President of International Operations

Krista Darcus

Vice President of International Operations

When the ministry began, Krista caught the vision for native missions from ANM co-founders Bo and Marlou Barredo, and she has always been a partner and friend. Raising three children, working in the public school system, serving as an associate pastor, and working with a renowned author-speaker prepared Krista for her role at ANM. She feels it is an honor to serve and support ANM’s international team as they work with missionary partners around the world. Her role in interfacing with the other ANM department leaders helps keep them moving in the same direction. Want to get in touch? .

P.R. Misra

Executive Vice President of Development & Strategic Partnerships

P.R. Misra

Executive Vice President of Development & Strategic Partnerships

P. R. Misra is a fourth-generation believer from Odisha, India. He accepted Christ as his Savior during college. He served as an Assistant Professor of English Literature and college chaplain at Patkai Christian College in Nagaland for seven years. P. R. immigrated to Canada in 1985, working at the Indian Embassy and later the Toronto International Airport. Feeling disillusioned, he began seeking the Lord’s will for his life, which in a dramatic way led him to work for Christian Aid Mission. There he learned about the critical concept of native missions and why it is needed in the present context of the world. He returned to India to marry Anju, his fiancé of two years. They joined Advancing Native Missions in 1994. After serving in various capacities, he is now the President of International Operations. P. R. is blessed to use his skills to encourage the native missionaries connected to ANM around the world. He and Anju have two daughters: Richa, who lives in Vancouver, Canada, and Reshma, who lives with her husband in Dubai, UAE. Want to get in touch? .

Victor Morris

Chaplain

Victor Morris

Chaplain

Victor Morris has worked in several churches and parachurch ministries. This background helps him appreciate ANM’s work with local churches to have a global impact. Being involved with ANM from its beginning—as a donor, volunteer, and then staff member—he is impressed with their passion for reaching the nations through indigenous missions. He values the strong spiritual emphasis at ANM, being Christ-centered and biblically grounded. He also enjoys the relational family approach to ministry. In addition to his pastoral and chaplaincy ministries, Victor is the author of two published books and numerous articles. His passion is teaching biblical truth. Want to get in touch? .

Lynn Parker

Vice President of Relationship Development & Director of Receipting

Lynn Parker

Vice President of Relationship Development & Director of Receipting

Lynn and her husband came to ANM in 2005 with a calling of God on their lives for full-time ministry. Her service in several areas, from ANM’s former warehouse ministry to accounting and events, prepared her for her role as Vice President of Relationship Development, where she pursues her calling to build continuing relationships with individual and church donors. Convinced that those who support ANM’s ministry partners through giving play a strategic role in the Lord’s work worldwide, Lynn loves to thank and encourage them for supplying His people and causing thanksgiving to overflow to God (2 Corinthians 9:12). She and her team are always ready to answer donors’ questions and pray for their needs and burdens, believing that we can make a kingdom difference together by helping change lives for eternity. Want to get in touch? .

Board of Directors

Susan Brandt

Board Chair

Susan Brandt

Board Chair

Ellen Lemke

Board Member

Ellen Lemke

Board Member

John F. Elder IV

Board Member

John F. Elder IV

Board Member

Ruth B. Graham

Board Member

Ruth B. Graham

Board Member

W. Wesley Howard

Board Member

W. Wesley Howard

Board Member

Herbert W. Richardson

Board Member

Herbert W. Richardson

Board Member

Graham P. Stewart

Board Member

Graham P. Stewart

Board Member

Jason Strampe

Board Member

Jason Strampe

Board Member

International

George Ainsworth

Executive Vice President, International

George Ainsworth

Executive Vice President, International

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Lidice Alanis

International Administrative Assistant

Lidice Alanis

International Administrative Assistant

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Marlou Barredo

Regional Director, Southeast Asia

Marlou Barredo

Regional Director, Southeast Asia

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LaVerne Castillo

Director of International Administration

LaVerne Castillo

Director of International Administration

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Aziza DeCook

Field Director, Europe

Aziza DeCook

Field Director, Europe

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Jaap DeCook

Field Director, Europe

Jaap DeCook

Field Director, Europe

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Elham

Middle East Women's Coordinator

Elham

Middle East Women's Coordinator

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Thomas John

Regional Director, South Asia

Thomas John

Regional Director, South Asia

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Monoj Mohanty

Regional Director, South Asia

Monoj Mohanty

Regional Director, South Asia

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Karim

Regional Director, Middle East

Karim

Regional Director, Middle East

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Dennis Layman

International Administrative Assistant

Dennis Layman

International Administrative Assistant

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Renee Lilly

Regional Director, Latin America

Renee Lilly

Regional Director, Latin America

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Anju Misra

Regional Director, Southeast Asia

Anju Misra

Regional Director, Southeast Asia

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Warren Stewart

Regional Director, Central Asia

Warren Stewart

Regional Director, Central Asia

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Joann Wolfe

International Administrative Assistant

Joann Wolfe

International Administrative Assistant

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Meseret Workelul

Regional Director, Africa

Meseret Workelul

Regional Director, Africa

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Relationship Development

Linda Armentrout

Executive Assistant to the President

Linda Armentrout

Executive Assistant to the President

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Bo Barredo

Global Ambassador

Bo Barredo

Global Ambassador

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Katie Gentry

Donor Communications Coordinator

Katie Gentry

Donor Communications Coordinator

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Lou Mancari

Church Relations Assistant

Lou Mancari

Church Relations Assistant

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Danny McAllister

Director Donor Relations

Danny McAllister

Director Donor Relations

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Brian Mullins

Director of Church Relations

Brian Mullins

Director of Church Relations

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Mindy Mullins

Assistant Director of Church Relations

Mindy Mullins

Assistant Director of Church Relations

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Dan Widmer

Donor Relations Assistant

Dan Widmer

Donor Relations Assistant

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Melody Wong

Donor Relations Assistant

Melody Wong

Donor Relations Assistant

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Pete Wong

Donor Relations Assistant

Pete Wong

Donor Relations Assistant

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Marketing

Amber Parker

Vice President of Marketing & Staff Development

Amber Parker

Vice President of Marketing & Staff Development

On a high school mission trip to Trinidad, God began expanding Amber’s vision and giving her a heart for the world. Even though she contemplated moving overseas, Amber’s career path took her in a different direction. Amber developed organizational, training, and team-building skills through her work at a Christian university and later at her local church. Through her church’s partnership with ANM, Amber had many opportunities to travel and witness how God is working among the nations. On a trip to the Philippines, it was clear that God was stirring something new in her heart. Then in 2018, Amber joined the ANM executive team, combining her passion for missions with her love for leading and developing others. In addition to serving at ANM, Amber enjoys speaking and writing. Her book Finding Simplicity walks through the book of James, exploring how we can choose simplicity over complexity, exercise God’s wisdom, and discover the joy in every day. Want to get in touch? .

Andrew Needham

Communications Director

Andrew Needham

Communications Director

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Sue Morris

Writer & Marketing Assistant

Sue Morris

Writer & Marketing Assistant

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Joel Maas

Production Coordinator & AV Director

Joel Maas

Production Coordinator & AV Director

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Finance and Operations

Chris Bortz

Director of Information Management and Solutions

Chris Bortz

Director of Information Management and Solutions

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Rives Gentry

Director of Operations

Rives Gentry

Director of Operations

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Ron Miller

Receipting Manager

Ron Miller

Receipting Manager

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Janelle Niehaus

IT Business Systems Analyst

Janelle Niehaus

IT Business Systems Analyst

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L.B. Tygert

Controller

L.B. Tygert

Controller

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