Peter and Tammy Russell, with Skyler, Chase, Sianna and Leighton, follow the footsteps of Peter’s parents and grandparents in their love for Africa and her people. Their years among Kenya’s Maasai, as well as their experiences in biblical counseling and inner healing, have uniquely prepared them for this season in Tanzania. While Peter gives a lot of time to overseeing the work of Wild Hope, he especially enjoys training leaders and potential leaders in the life of radical faith. Tammy is the visionary behind the Wild Hope Artisans project and loves bringing together cultures and giftings in celebration of the unity we have in Christ.

Byron and Lisa Borden, with Jesse, Trevor, Colin and Heather, share a similar heritage of generations in full time, cross-cultural service largely in Africa.   Their work among the Maasai, then in Europe and now in Tanzania has all been shaped by the belief that God cares for the whole person, body and soul,  and we are therefore called to do the same.   Byron is closely involved with developing income-generation for local people while Lisa gives much of her time to home school, hospitality and communication while also serving on the International Council of 24-7 Prayer.

Shannon and Liz Roddy are currently serving with the Wild Hope Team for 15 months, sent out from their home church Christian Assembly in Eagle Rock, CA. Liz is excited to be working towards greater development of the Wild Hope Artisan Project and to be assisting in the Wild Hope Office.  Shannon has a great passion for process improvement and efficiency as well as empowerment through Wild Hope’s Business Genesis micro loan program. Their prayer is that God would use their time to share Christ in tangible ways as they give their lives away.

Philemon Mollel oversees much of the practical day to day running of Wild Hope in countless crucial ways. From interfacing with government offices to representing our work to village leaders and program participants, Philemon doesn’t have much down time. Philemon’s servant heart and Christ-like attitude are huge assets to our team, especially when seeking wisdom on how to handle frustrating situations.

Faith Moshi serves our team with her accounting and general office skills. Her key role in the supervision of aspects of our Wild Hope Artisans project is well appreciated every month when products are received and inventoried while new orders are prepared and sent out. Faith’s gifts extend beyond the office and she is often called upon to speak to gatherings of Tanzanian women, encouraging them to be all they can be in Christ.

James Kukan is the pastor of Enkewua Community Christian Church and one of the trustees of Wild Hope Tanzania. James oversees the spiritual nurture of the Wild Hope Artisans and is our main liaison for our programs and outreach among the Maasai. James is an elected community leader with a passion to see his people equipped to overcome the environmental and spiritual challenges they face in these crucial days.

Sarah Kipi is the lead Wild Hope Artisan trainer/liaison and our only educated, English speaking member of this group. She and her husband, Solomon, are missionaries among the Maasai of northern Tanzania, having relocated specifically to reach out to their own tribe in a more remote area. Sarah loves sharing her faith with others as she sits in the shade of a thorn tree working the tiny beads into delicate patterns.

Peter Kukan is our Wild Hope Artisan project manager, always on the go between various Maasai villages and the city of Arusha. Without his cheerful administration in the sending and receiving of orders, the connection between our remote work sites and our office would quickly break down. Peter’s joy and heart to serve are contagious and we’re all encouraged when he is around.

Josephine Joshua and Eva Amanieli run Safari Snacks, Wild Hope’s pilot business for vulnerable women. Together they are in charge of all aspects of this fruit drying business, from procurement of supplies to delivery of final product. “The fruit ladies” have set a standard of hard work and faithfulness and we look forward to their example inspiring many more women to success.

Peniel Loserien oversees our Wild Hope farm and the general upkeep of this future site of our base of operations. He is an eager learner, excited about the training he’s received in sustainable agriculture through his involvement with Wild Hope. Whether comparing the best ways to space maize and beans or discussing staffing for the base, Peniel is a diligent and responsible supervisor.

Mark Harris, along with wife Delisa and daughter Elizabeth, spent 8.5 years as missionaries in Russia and another year in England. Mark's focus was on pastoral training and missiological research, earning his Doctor of Missiology degree in the process. Mark has been practicing accounting since 1977, combining this with his missionary work. He and Delisa live in California where he is starting a foundation that will help international businesses direct funds toward non-profit causes.