Born and raised in Wisconsin, this is where Elise calls home. She enjoys spending time with her family, drinking coffee and finding any chance she can to be near a lake, or even an ocean! Elise loves to brighten someone’s day through creativity… whether with clay, art, baking or
Kristen Pettigrew lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two children, who attend a Christian school where she also teaches art. Kristen’s involvement with Operation Give Hope began in 2008 when she joined a life-changing mission trip to Kenya with her church. That experience ignited a deep calling to serve
John considers it an honor and privilege to serve with Operation Give Hope. He has visited with Jim and Susie Horne a few times in Kenya. He served as Care and Mission’s Pastor at Grove Level Baptist Church for 28 years until retirement in 2026. He has led missions
Jim and Susie Horne have served in Kenya for over 40 years. They raised their family there and began many different ministries that are still flourishing today. Their three children are now grown and have given them the added blessing of grandchildren. In their early twenties, Jim and Susie responded
A native of Elberton, Georgia, Dennis been a friend with Jim Horne for years. He went to Kindergarten with Jim, played Little League Baseball, umpired Little League games, and they graduated from the same High School. While attending separate Colleges, Jim and Dennis both came to Christ. God then
Jim Gray is a dedicated member of the Warner Robins community, having served at Southside Baptist Church since 2003. He earned his education from Tennessee Temple University, forming a strong foundation for his passion for ministry and community service. In 2004, Jim married his wife, Sarah, and together they’ve built
Jason was born and raised in Mombasa Kenya and did most of his schooling at Mombasa Academy before graduating high school in Athens GA. Jason is a graduate of Florida State University but is a lifelong Georgia Bulldog fan. After college Jason opened a business in his home town
A native of Wisconsin, Carrie fell in love with Kenya at a school when Ruse, a little girl, came to sit on her lap. Inspired by the faith of her church (Fox River Christian Church) and missionaries (Jim and Susie Horne), Carrie quickly developed a deep passion for the women
Steve lives in the mountains of North Carolina, near Asheville. He is most comfortable outside in nature, by a stream, waterfall or on a hiking trail. Steve’s Christian life and work with Operation Give Hope got jump started in a tragic way … Jessica Hamilton, his beloved daughter, traveled to Kenya
Laura grew up in a pastor’s home in Northern Virginia, where her exposure to missions began early. Her father’s church had a deep commitment to supporting missionaries around the world—an investment that continued throughout his 50+ years of ministry. Her parents’ passion and love for missions and missionaries sparked
