Who We Are

Missio International (MI) exists to support the work of our partner, Missio Link International (MLI), by connecting people, ideas and resources with God’s transformative work in Romania.

Central Vision

MI believes God’s mission in Romania is best accomplished by Romanian Christians, supported and encouraged by a robustly relational partnership with other believers in the US, each doing their own part to help usher in the coming Kingdom of God.

Mission Statement

Missio International exists to support Missio Link International by connecting people, ideas, and resources with God’s transformative work in Romania.

Core Values

We base our work on the transforming life, death, resurrection, and inspiration of Christ Jesus.

We value Christian unity as reflected in the deeply relational partnership between MI (non-profit) based in Knoxville, TN and MLI, a Romanian NGO (non-profit) based in Timisoara, Romania, for the mutual edification of all involved. We seek to cultivate meaningful ministry friendships rather than solely focus on fund-raising.

We strive for productive professionalism via an efficient staff, engaged executive leaders, and an active Board of Directors.

We are committed to maintaining fiduciary excellence and expenditure responsibility for all donations.

Missio International Leadership

Missio International, Knoxville

Kenny Woodhull

Executive Team, President

Ministry: Church in Mission

Kenny Woodhull (DMISS, Fuller Theological Seminary) has worked with Missio International (and its predecessor, USA…Read More

Lauren Clevenger

Executive Leadership Team

Ministry: Children at Risk

Lauren Clevenger, alongside her siblings, Shelby and Kenny, completes the Executive Leadership Team of Missio Inte…Read More

Shelby Trusley

Executive Leadership Team

Ministry: Alpinis Leadership Center

Shelby has loved this ministry since its inception in 1993. She joined the MI Board in 2018 and became a part of t…Read More

Ashley West

Ministry Facilitator

Ashley began working with MI in the beginning of 2022, as ministry facilitator. She facilitates communication amon…Read More

Kristi Simpson

Financial Administrator and Donor Care

Kristi has been working for Missio International part time since 2019. She is the one receipting donation and will…Read More

Kelly Priest

Graphic Designer

Kelly has worked with Missio International since 2020 and supports the ministry by providing graphic design and we…Read More

Board of Directors 2024

Missio International

Our independent, all-volunteer board members possess a strong calling from the Lord and an unparalleled work ethic. With their diverse backgrounds and professions, they bring valuable perspectives and input to our strategic decision-making and furtherance of the mission. Our board members are actively engaged in their ministry oversight responsibilities.

Missio International Board of Directors

NameLocationBackground
Kenny Woodhull
President
Knoxville, TNProfessor at Johnson University
John Moore
Chairman of the Board
Cordova, TNSenior Vice President, Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co.
Laura BurrellPerrysburg, OH
Lauren Clevenger
Executive Team
Knoxville, TNPediatric Nurse Practitioner
Jessica Deviney Maumee, OHCOO, Children’s Discovery Center
Chris DuncanAsheville, NC Adj. Professor, Mars Hill University
Catherine FranksMarietta, GAActive Ministry Volunteer
Stephen FranksMarietta, GACPA and Former CFO in Financial Services
Matt GallZionsville, INIT, Microsoft
Paul KachurakHenrico, VAExecutive Director, Board of Missions Support International
Megan Moore
Clinton, MSRegistered Nurse
Deborah NormandMooresville, NCSmall Business Owner
Jeffery Normand
Secretary
Mooresville, NCArchitect
Kelly PriestBirmingham, ALGraphic Designer
Lois Rosenberry
Treasurer
Johns Island, SCCEO, Children’s Discovery Center
Emil Toader
Missio Link International President
Timisoara, RomaniaPastor
Shelby Trusley
Executive Team
Knoxville, TNSmall Business Owner