Kenny Woodhull

Kenny Woodhull (DMISS, Fuller Theological Seminary) has worked with Missio International (and its predecessor, USAffairs) since its founding in 2001. He is a part of the Executive Leadership team in Knoxville and, as a board member, serves in the elected role of President. Kenny is Professor of Cross-Cultural Leadership at Johnson University (Knoxville, Tennessee), Director […]

Lauren Clevenger

Lauren Clevenger, alongside her siblings, Shelby and Kenny, completes the Executive Leadership Team of Missio International (MI) in Knoxville, helping to care for and expand the ministry started by their parents almost 30 years ago. An initial medical mission trip to Romania in 1993 introduced Lauren first-hand to the work that God was doing in […]

Shelby Trusley

Shelby has loved this ministry since its inception in 1993. She joined the MI Board in 2018 and became a part of the Knoxville MI team in 2019. It is her delight to host the annual MI board meeting as well as help spread the word of Alpinis Leadership Center’s incredible purpose and potential. Shelby […]

Ashley West

Ashley began working with MI in the beginning of 2022, as ministry facilitator. She facilitates communication among current and future ministry partners, develops and delivers initiatives/fundraisers, and serves the executive leadership team to fulfill the mission of MI. She is also our social media manager! Ashley graduated from Johnson University in December 2018 with two […]

Kristi Simpson

Kristi has been working for Missio International part time since 2019. She is the one receipting donation and will supply you with a yearly tax statement. She also takes care of our banking needs as well as other administrative duties. Kristi is not new to Missio International as her involvement began in 1994. Kristi finds […]

Kelly Priest

Kelly has worked with Missio International since 2020 and supports the ministry by providing graphic design and website support. Her years of  experience as a graphic designer has helped to facilitate the communications of the growing partnership. She enjoys art, design, travel and her wonderful family and granddaughter.