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Don was born to missionary parents in what was then known as Rhodesia. Prior to joining The Tide in 2001, he served as a missionary, teaching at the Ekhuphileni Bible School in Zimbabwe. IN addition to teaching, Don served as Academic Dean, Director of Student Ministries, and also developed and implemented a manual skills training program to enable rural pastors to minister bi-vocationally. Through 28 years living in Zimbabwe, and numerous visits to Africa, Eastern Europe, and India, Don has acquired a wealth of international, cross cultural ministry experience. As the world becomes more and more of a global village, Don’s greatest passion is to reach people for Jesus and to bring them into the Church.

Hey, I’m Hannah! Spring Hill, Florida is where I call home!

I am currently studying Communication and Intercultural Studies as a Sophomore at Lancaster Bible College in Lancaster, PA.

Going to Africa seemed scary at first, but God has given me peace in knowing He has beautiful plans for this trip! I am now ecstatic to see how God uses my passion for writing, story-telling pictures and missions during our time in Zimbabwe!

I chose to join The Tide on this adventure because God has “swung wide open the doors” leading to this decision and I cannot wait to see what He has in store for our team!

My name is Emma and I am a junior studying Communication and Bible at Lancaster Bible College. I grew up in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania and spend my time regularly between Lancaster and Elizabethtown. I am passionate about writing, photography, traveling and sharing hope with those all around the world.

I am looking forward to traveling with the Tide to Zimbabwe because I love meeting new people and helping others to grow in their faith and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. I have traveled on various mission trips before, and I am excited to use my experience to capture images and stories of the Tide’s work and the people impacted by the Tide.

I’m looking forward to being a part of The Tide’s mission team and experiencing firsthand how God is using The Tide as His hands and feet in Africa.

Sarah was born in Chambersburg, PA to Dave and Leslie McKee. Prior to joining The Tide in May 2017, she was a student at Trevecca Nazarene University, where she met her husband, Jacob. Since joining The Tide, she has had the opportunity to channel her creative side and utilize her schooling. She has a heart for sharing Jesus’s love with everyone she meets, in any way possible. Sarah and Jacob live in Nashville, TN and are expecting their first baby in August!

The Tide international radio ministry is governed by a self-perpetuating Board of Directors that meets regularly throughout the year to cast vision, monitor and evaluate ministry progress, consider new initiatives, and to give oversight to the Director and staff.

John Walden – Chairman
Bill Strausbaugh – Assistant Chairman
Jonathan Lloyd – Secretary
Lane Thrush – Treasurer
Ed Asbury
Michael Smith
John Miller
Seth Miller
Mel Andricks
Pam Zaiser

Lydia is currently a senior at Greencastle-Antrim High school and will be graduating in the spring of 2020. I enjoy reading, watching Youtube, and thrift shopping way too much. I also work part time at Kline’s Grocery in Shady Grove as a cashier. In the future I plan on attending either Shippensburg University or Lancaster Bible College to study Chemical Engineering and/or Business Management. As a member of The Tide Family, I will be the main communicator between our organization and the churches in our community. I will also be making appearances at many fundraising events such as the golf tournaments and Creation/Uprise.

Becky was born in Mechanicsburg, PA to Gerald and Anna Mae Wenger.  Prior to joining The Tide in Dec. 2001 she served as a missionary in Zimbabwe, Africa with her husband Don Shenk.  While living at Ekhuphileni Bible Institute she taught typing and crocheting.  Since joining The Tide she has had the privilege of traveling with her husband to numerous places in Africa and India.  She has a heart for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ around the world.  She loves being able to connect with other women in other parts of the world and sharing her heart for her family and her Lord.  Becky and Don have three children and seven grandchildren.

Mark grew up in rural Maine and has a deep appreciation for the outdoors. He first received theological training with a BS degree from Lancaster Bible College and then went on to receive nonprofit training with an MS degree from Eastern University.  In 1996 Mark married Jill (McKee) and the couple served as missionaries in East Africa soon thereafter.  Together they have two daughters Moriah and Lydia. The Story family resides in Greencastle, PA where they are members of Cornerstone Bible Church. Mark’s interests include camping, trucks, global cuisine, backyard gardening, and processing firewood.

Don was born to missionary parents in what was then known as Rhodesia, and prior to joining The Tide in 2001 served as a missionary teaching at a Bible School in Zimbabwe, Africa. In addition to lecturing in the classroom at Ekuphileni Bible Institute Don served as Academic Dean, Director of Student Ministries, and also developed and implemented a manual skills training program to enable rural pastors to minister bi-vocationally. Through twenty eight years living in Zimbabwe, and numerous visits to Africa, Eastern Europe and India as a ministry administrator and resource person for church conferences and leadership training events, Don has acquired a wealth of international, cross cultural ministry experience. As the world becomes more and more of a global village, Don’s greatest passion is to reach people for Jesus Christ and to bring them into the Church.