Jerry Mattix
Founder and Advisory Board Chairman
Jerry was born in Bolivia where his parents serve as Christian workers. He attended Emmaus University where he met his wife Sarah and the Lord put the Middle East on their hearts. They moved to Turkiye in 2001 where they had their three children and served alongside Turkish pastors in discipleship and community service. Jerry has written a number of books in Turkish and English in an effort to help Muslims better understand the Christian faith. In 2013 Jerry moved his family to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus where they began ministering to people from all over the Middle East. At this time Jerry received a Master’s degree in International Relations from the Eastern Mediterranean University. In 2016 Jerry and Sarah pioneered the At Risk Women project by inviting 8 Yezidi women to study in Cyprus. A decade later they have had the privilege of helping over 60 women from many different nations in this ongoing effort.
Mike Ryan
Vice Chairman
A committed follower of Christ since 1986, Mike has dedicated his life to combining professional leadership with faithful ministry service. Prior to moving to the Middle East in 2026, he enjoyed a 33-year career with The Boeing Company, including 15 years in finance and 18 years in program management leading highly-complex, multidisciplinary programs and project teams. He holds a BA in Operations Management and Finance from Eastern Washington University and an MBA in Management from Seattle Pacific University. His non-profit experience includes serving as an Elder and Board Chair, Eurasia Ministries Director, Budget Committee Chair, and Small Group Leader. He is passionate about Christian discipleship, leadership development, and using his experience to strengthen organizations that advance the Gospel. Mike is deeply grateful for God’s faithfulness and is blessed to share life with his wife, Laura, and their two children.
Craig and Brenda Landrum
Craig (BBA, MBA, ThM) and his wife, Brenda, are originally from Texas and have devoted much of their lives to Christian ministry and cross-cultural service. They served for 20 years in Mexico and 10 years in Spain, where, by God’s grace, they helped establish three churches in Mexico and one in Spain. They also spent a year in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, encouraging local believers and ministering to women at risk, where they were affectionately known as “Grandfather” and “Grandmother.” Craig also has two years of experience serving on the board of Bible Correspondence Course Turkey. He brings to the board a combination of business and theological education, international ministry experience, nonprofit governance, and cross-cultural understanding. Now residing in Idaho, Craig and Brenda enjoy their 17 grandchildren, 13 in Idaho and 4 in Texas.
Eric Rumble
Board Secretary
Eric Rumble is a public middle school history teacher in Yakima, Washington. He is an elder at Tieton Drive Bible Chapel, where he teaches regularly. He enjoys camping, hiking, and being outdoors. In his spare time he likes to mow the lawn, play guitar, and coach at his school.
Kari Rumble
Kari Rumble teaches high school and middle school science at a classical Christian school in Yakima, Washington. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and working on home renovation projects.
