Our Teams

Specialists Dedicated To Every Stage Of Service

Behind every missionary is a network of professionals who coordinate logistics, finance, wellbeing, and care. Explore the teams that walk with you from application through return.

How We Work Together

  1. Listen. Understand the assignment, family needs, and timelines.
  2. Coordinate. Align policies, finances, travel, and documentation.
  3. Care. Provide ongoing relational support for missionaries and leaders.
  4. Review. Debrief each transition and improve the journey for the next family.
Team Directory

Meet The People Behind IPRS

Use this directory to learn who to contact for specific questions or to introduce your leadership team to IPRS support.

Annual Leave

Manages leave schedules so personnel can rest, reconnect, and return to ministry refreshed.

Team Lead: Jackie Kuhn
Teammates: Vacant

Administration

Keeps daily operations aligned, coordinating logistics, communication, and executive support across IPRS.

Co-Directors: German Lust, Karen Porter
Assistant Director: Lissy Park
Administrative Assistant: Olga Sepulveda

Benefits

Guides missionaries through healthcare, insurance, and financial support so their families are cared for while serving.

Team Lead: Joyce Keeler
Teammates: Sarah Kannanaikkel
Team Consultant: Gertha Murphy

Education

Champions lifelong learning and Mission Institute preparation to equip personnel for service.

Team Lead: Laurie Schmidt

HR Relocation

Coordinates global moves – appointments, visas, shipments, and onboarding – so missionaries can focus on their calling.

Team Lead: Rebecca Willhelm
Teammates: Annelee Tagalog, Sukyoung Back, Hilda Madanat

Information Technology (IT)

Supports the systems and tools that keep missionaries connected no matter where they serve.

Team Lead: Maria Sangronis
Teammates: Samuel Hernandez, Johnson Ram

Missionary Care

Provides holistic support – emotional, spiritual, and practical – for individuals and families in the field.

Team Lead: Amy Whitsett
Teammates: Ken and Ivanette Osborne

Payroll

Ensures timely, accurate compensation and reimbursements for international personnel.

Team Lead: Muriel Bello
Teammates: Patrice Adjei
Team Consultant: Richard Jacobson

Personnel Return

Walks with missionaries through transitions home, coordinating debriefing, benefits, and next steps.

Team Lead: Darling Gregory

Shipments

Moves belongings and ministry materials where they are needed, navigating customs and timelines worldwide.

Team Lead: Laurie Wilson

Need A Warm Introduction?

If you are unsure which team to reach out to, start with our administration staff. We will connect you with the right specialists and schedule a conversation.