We’re more than a staff. We’re a family.
Bound by purpose. Rooted in presence.
Each of us carrying a piece of the story — but moving forward as one.
We come from different nations, backgrounds, and walks of life.
But we share the same heartbeat:
To see God revealed and His followers activated.
Our team is made up of dreamers and doers,
pastors and pioneers, artists and architects, builders and believers.
We worship. We work. We live on mission — together.
Meet the people who help carry Poetice’s vision.

ABIGAIL VAN PEURSEM
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2011

WILL HILL
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2012

JOHN VAN PEURSEM
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2016

NIKKIE BRINK
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2017

VICTOR MAKUNGU
FACILITIES DIRECTOR + PASTOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2020

LILLIAN NG’AMBI
EDUCATION DIRECTOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2017

KAUYA MALI
CREATIVE DIRECTOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

COURTENEY BARNES
REC PARK DIRECTOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023

VIOLET MULEYA
TRAINING COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2022

MEGAN VERSTRAETE
TRAINING COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023

SETH ALMQUIST
PROJECT COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

JOHN MWITUMWA
MAINTENANCE COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2019

HALLIE HAGGARD
DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

MARGIT DE JONG
FINANCE & TRAVEL ADMINISTRATION
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2013

REGAN SHELDON
EXTENSIVE COORDINATOR + COFFEEHOUSE COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2020

ALYSSA MUNSAKA
TEACHER ASSISTANT + ADMIN/FINANCE ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2020

ARTHUR KAMANGA
LANDSCAPE + EXTERIOR COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2021

MAKENZIE KING
PRAYER + WORSHIP COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023

ANITA MWITUMWA
MISSIONS ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2018

VERA NGOMA
PRECHOOL TEACHER
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023

CONFIDENCE KATENGO
KITCHEN STAFF
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2021

DOREEN KASUBA
INDOOR SERVICES STAFF
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2021

SANDRA BANDA
INDOOR SERVICES STAFF
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023

JEROME MUNSAKA
REC PARK ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

GOVENOR SIANKALIBONENE
SECURITY + GROUNDS
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023

JOHN MWEETWA
SECURITY + GROUNDS
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023

RENE HILL
Development and Finance Assistant
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023

JOSEPHINE BBEKUMBE
TEACHER ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

CHARLES PHIRI
MINISTRY ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

MOSHON MUNSAKA
REC PARK ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

KONDWANI KAMANGA
SECURITY
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

MASON GOCHO
SECURITY
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

KENNEDY PASO
SECURITY
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

Patricia Makungu
Kitchen coordinator
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

SUNDAY MUNSAKA
GROUNDS AND WORSHIP TEAM
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024

JESSA FLINKMAN
PRIMARY TEACHER + WORSHIP TEAM
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2025

HOPE WILLERT
PRIMARY TEACHER ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2025

JESS VELAZQUEZ
PRESCHOOL TEACHER + REC PARK ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2025
OUR BOARD
Our board is made up of trusted leaders from across industries and backgrounds — each one
bringing a unique perspective, a depth of experience, and a deep love for Jesus.
They don’t just advise from a distance. They pray with us, dream with us,
and help us steward the mission with integrity and excellence.
Together, we’re building something that lasts.

ABIGAIL VAN PEURSEM
BOARD MEMBER

DAVE SWENSON
BOARD MEMBER

MARLIN VAN PEURSEM
BOARD MEMBER

MARY VANDE HOEF
BOARD MEMBER

NATALIE WISEMAN
BOARD MEMBER

LANCE PELLOW
BOARD MEMBER

DANIEL FAVRETTI
BOARD MEMBER

BRETT ANDERSON
BOARD MEMBER