We’re more than a staff.
We’re a family.
Bound by purpose. Rooted in presence. Each of us carries a piece of the story, but we move forward as one.
We come from different nations, cultures, and walks of life — but we share the same heartbeat:
To see God revealed and His followers activated.
We are dreamers and doers. Pastors and pioneers.
Artists and educators. Builders and believers.
We worship. We work.
We live on mission — together.
Meet the people carrying 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 KAMANGA
TRAINING COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023
SETH ALMQUIST
LOVE CHOMA 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
LOVE CHOMA SUPPORT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2021
MAKENZIE KING
PRAYER + WORSHIP COORDINATOR
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023
ANITA MWITUMWA
REC PARK + MINISTRY 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
GROUNDS CREW
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024
GOVENOR SIANKALIBONENE
GROUNDS CREW
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023
JOHN MWEETWA
SECURITY OFFICER
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023
RENE HILL
Development + Finance Assistant
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2023
JOSEPHINE BBEKUMBE
TEACHER ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024
CHARLES PHIRI
TECH COORDINATOR + MINISTRY ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024
MOSHON MUNSAKA
REC PARK ASSISTANT
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024
KONDWANI KAMANGA
SECURITY OFFICER
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024
MASON GOCHO
SECURITY OFFICER
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024
KENNEDY PASO
SECURITY OFFICER
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024
Patricia Makungu
Kitchen coordinator
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2024
SUNDAY MUNSAKA
GROUNDS CREW + 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
George Kashongo
Vehicle Supervisor
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2025
MARVIN MICHELO
Landscape Coordinator
WITH POETICE SINCE: 2025
VICTORIA MATONGO
TEACHER 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