Meet the Founders and Field Missionaries
“We believe that God has called us to minister to the hearts of Mozambicans. To make faithful disciples of Jesus Christ and equip communities to think and live biblical worldview. To provide communities with skills that will allow them to live with dignity, honor, and respect.” (Americo & Candida)
Meet the Board of Directors
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Michael Garland
Board Chair
I am a husband, father of four and have worked at Lancaster Bible College since 2008. I have over 25 years of experience in construction and serve in the director role at the physical plant. I have worked with Americo in maintenance over the last four years. I am excited to share in this faith adventure with the leadership team, to grow and serve for the greater good of Maputo and the glory of God.
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Nick Parsons
Treasurer
I am a public high school social studies teacher in Colorado, and I'm the treasurer for Building the Heart. I have been led by the Spirit to be involved in missions for the majority of my life, and it took me a number of years to realize with contentment the importance of my mission work and testimony in American public schools. However, I have been pushed on to consider foreign mission work as well.
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Chris Mellon
Vice President
I am a husband. pastor and father of three children in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. I have a passion for worship and spreading the gospel of Christ. I have been called by the Spirit to Africa and have traveled there several times and desire to support BTH in any way possible so that they might transform lives in Christ around the globe.
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Chantelle Patschke
ESL Curriculum Specialist
I am a military/law enforcement wife, mother of two, educator and world traveler. I bring years of experience working with Second Language Learners worldwide. I have lived in 15 countries developing curriculum for schools in Africa, teaching collegiate level ESL in Europe and secondary ESL in the York County School District. I also conducted leadership and professional development workshops in various school districts. Currently, I am the ESL Specialist and Adjunct Faculty at Lancaster Bible College. I am thrilled to be part of the BTHM team as we equip students, academically and spiritually, for a promising future.