2026 Zimbabwe Mission Trip
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WHO WE SUPPORT
THE MANIRAKIZA FAMILY | BURUNDI
Onesphore founded Harvest for Christ Ministries in 2001 at the University of Burundi alongside several classmates. HFC exists to develop mission-minded leaders who serve the underserved and mobilize young leaders within their local communities. In 2015, Onesphore handed leadership of the ministry to a young leader he had mentored, although he continues to serve as president of the board.
Since then, Onesphore has focused his leadership on revitalizing the local church and developing indigenous church leaders. In partnership with JICC, he has helped launch a church-based theological training program in his community. Onesphore and his wife, Innocente, have four children: Samuel, Deborah, Daniel, and David.
Onesphore founded Harvest for Christ Ministries in 2001 at the University of Burundi alongside several classmates. HFC exists to develop mission-minded leaders who serve the underserved and mobilize young leaders within their local communities. In 2015, Onesphore handed leadership of the ministry to a young leader he had mentored, although he continues to serve as president of the board.
Since then, Onesphore has focused his leadership on revitalizing the local church and developing indigenous church leaders. In partnership with JICC, he has helped launch a church-based theological training program in his community. Onesphore and his wife, Innocente, have four children: Samuel, Deborah, Daniel, and David.
THE NTAKARUTIMANA FAMILY | THAILAND
Hermes and Passie, who is Onesphore’s sister, have faithfully served in ministry for more than 15 years as translators and teachers. They are deeply passionate about discipling the next generation, particularly at-risk students facing financial hardship, out-of-school youth, and young adults seeking direction and purpose after graduation. Their ministry also includes a strong commitment to the Batwa people, a highly disadvantaged and unreached community. Through their work, they desire to see lives transformed and resilient, self-sustaining communities established.
Over the past several years, Hermes and Passie, together with their children, have been prayerfully seeking God’s direction for their family. In 2024, the Lord clearly confirmed His call for them to serve in Thailand. As they prepare for this next season of ministry, they are trusting God to open the right doors and provide the resources, opportunities, and favor needed to follow His leading in His perfect timing.
Hermes and Passie, who is Onesphore’s sister, have faithfully served in ministry for more than 15 years as translators and teachers. They are deeply passionate about discipling the next generation, particularly at-risk students facing financial hardship, out-of-school youth, and young adults seeking direction and purpose after graduation. Their ministry also includes a strong commitment to the Batwa people, a highly disadvantaged and unreached community. Through their work, they desire to see lives transformed and resilient, self-sustaining communities established.
Over the past several years, Hermes and Passie, together with their children, have been prayerfully seeking God’s direction for their family. In 2024, the Lord clearly confirmed His call for them to serve in Thailand. As they prepare for this next season of ministry, they are trusting God to open the right doors and provide the resources, opportunities, and favor needed to follow His leading in His perfect timing.
THE ARHAB FAMILY | NORTH AFRICA
The Arhabs live in France, where Ali serves as a leader with the Antioch School in North Africa. His ministry includes television and radio outreach, translating theological educational materials, and training and equipping of church leaders.
The Arhabs live in France, where Ali serves as a leader with the Antioch School in North Africa. His ministry includes television and radio outreach, translating theological educational materials, and training and equipping of church leaders.
MICHAELA SEIFERT | ECUADOR
Michaela moved to Quito, Ecuador in February 2024 to serve a two-year commitment with One Collective, a global missions organization. She currently serves alongside End Slavery Ecuador (ESE) as their Communications Specialist. ESE works to combat the exploitation of women through street outreach to women in prostitution by offering employment opportunities such as jewelry-making, holistic care services, and providing safe housing for women who would otherwise be living on the streets.
Michaela moved to Quito, Ecuador in February 2024 to serve a two-year commitment with One Collective, a global missions organization. She currently serves alongside End Slavery Ecuador (ESE) as their Communications Specialist. ESE works to combat the exploitation of women through street outreach to women in prostitution by offering employment opportunities such as jewelry-making, holistic care services, and providing safe housing for women who would otherwise be living on the streets.
THE REES FAMILY | PHILIPPINES
Jeremy and Brittanie Rees followed the Lord’s leading to move to the Philippines in January 2025 to serve with Villages of Hope, a ministry dedicated to rescuing, restoring, and caring for children who have been exploited through online sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and cyber trafficking. Villages of Hope provides safe homes, trauma-informed care, education, discipleship, and long-term support to help vulnerable children experience healing and hope in Christ.
Along with their two children, Georgia and Shiloh, they are serving at the Cagayan de Oro (CDO) location on the island of Mindanao. This new village is being developed to provide refuge and restoration for up to 200 rescued children. Jeremy and Brittanie are stepping into this mission with a heart to serve children and families in deep need while helping build a Christ-centered environment of safety, healing, and hope.
Jeremy and Brittanie Rees followed the Lord’s leading to move to the Philippines in January 2025 to serve with Villages of Hope, a ministry dedicated to rescuing, restoring, and caring for children who have been exploited through online sexual exploitation, human trafficking, and cyber trafficking. Villages of Hope provides safe homes, trauma-informed care, education, discipleship, and long-term support to help vulnerable children experience healing and hope in Christ.
Along with their two children, Georgia and Shiloh, they are serving at the Cagayan de Oro (CDO) location on the island of Mindanao. This new village is being developed to provide refuge and restoration for up to 200 rescued children. Jeremy and Brittanie are stepping into this mission with a heart to serve children and families in deep need while helping build a Christ-centered environment of safety, healing, and hope.
THE GUILLEBAUD FAMILY | BURUNDI
Simon Guillebaud was called to serve in Burundi in 1999 during the height of the country’s civil war. In the midst of great danger and division, he traveled throughout the war-torn nation preaching the Gospel and bringing the hope of Christ to hurting communities. Today, Simon serves alongside his wife, Lizzie, and their three children, Zac, Grace, and Josiah, continuing their mission in Burundi through Great Lakes Outreach.
Great Lakes Outreach partners with numerous Christian ministries across Burundi, supporting strategic initiatives that impact more than 75,000 people throughout the country. Simon also helped spearhead the development of the Kings Conference Center, now the most successful hotel in Burundi. This Christian enterprise helps fund Scripture Union—Great Lakes Outreach’s first ministry partner in Burundi—and serves as a powerful example of integrity, excellence, and Godly business practices in a culture where corruption is often expected.
Simon Guillebaud was called to serve in Burundi in 1999 during the height of the country’s civil war. In the midst of great danger and division, he traveled throughout the war-torn nation preaching the Gospel and bringing the hope of Christ to hurting communities. Today, Simon serves alongside his wife, Lizzie, and their three children, Zac, Grace, and Josiah, continuing their mission in Burundi through Great Lakes Outreach.
Great Lakes Outreach partners with numerous Christian ministries across Burundi, supporting strategic initiatives that impact more than 75,000 people throughout the country. Simon also helped spearhead the development of the Kings Conference Center, now the most successful hotel in Burundi. This Christian enterprise helps fund Scripture Union—Great Lakes Outreach’s first ministry partner in Burundi—and serves as a powerful example of integrity, excellence, and Godly business practices in a culture where corruption is often expected.
SAPPHIRE EKBLAD | HAWAII
Sapphire serves as a missionary and Discipleship Training School (DTS) staff member with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Kona, Hawaii, where she helps mentor and disciple students while preparing teams for international outreach in South Africa.
During outreach, the team partners with local ministries to serve in townships, villages, and red-light districts, sharing the hope and love of Christ in vulnerable communities. Sapphire is especially passionate about seeing women trapped in prostitution discover their true identity and worth in God, children in orphanages experience the love of a Heavenly Father, and every person they encounter be transformed by the power of the Gospel.
Sapphire serves as a missionary and Discipleship Training School (DTS) staff member with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) in Kona, Hawaii, where she helps mentor and disciple students while preparing teams for international outreach in South Africa.
During outreach, the team partners with local ministries to serve in townships, villages, and red-light districts, sharing the hope and love of Christ in vulnerable communities. Sapphire is especially passionate about seeing women trapped in prostitution discover their true identity and worth in God, children in orphanages experience the love of a Heavenly Father, and every person they encounter be transformed by the power of the Gospel.