Meet Our Board
Michael Rubacha - Chair
Mike is a strategy and business excellence executive with more than a decade of experience. He has a BS in Biology (State University of New York at Albany), a diploma in Christian Ministry (Living Faith School of Ministry), an MBA in Finance (Syracuse University), and an MA in Christian Leadership (International Center for Christian Leadership). He has been an adjunct professor at Kilimanjaro Christian College in Moshi, Tanzania and is a graduate of Missio Global School of Ministry. He and his wife and two daughters are passionate about advancing the kingdom of God through making disciple makers.
J. Lee Simmons - Founder
Dr. Lee has served in ministry for over 40 years. He served as an education and youth pastor, senior pastor, and then founded Faith Chapel in Syracuse, NY in 1989, where he served as senior pastor until 2009. In 2008 he founded Missio Global in order to train ministry leaders, missionaries and church pastors. Dr. Simmons has a BS in Bible (Cairn University) an MA in Religion (Palmer Seminary), an MA in Counseling (Liberty University) and a Doctor of Ministry from Regent University. Dr. Simmons has ministered in over twenty nations. He served as an adjunct professor at Kilimanjaro Christian College in Moshi, Tanzania, and was the Academic Dean at the International Center for Christian Leadership for four years in Kiev, Ukraine. He and his wife have four adult children and nine grandchildren.
Chris Rheaume - Vice-Chair
Chris is a Financial Advisor providing investment consulting, advanced planning, and relationship management to families, corporations, and nonprofit organizations. Chris has served on numerous boards and finance committees throughout the years and currently serves as chairman of a foundation for a hospital located in Central New York. He and his wife have two daughters.
Scott Dalton - Exec. Director
Scott has a BS in Business Administration (State University of New York at Albany), an MA in Economics (SUNY Albany), an MA in Christian Leadership (International Center for Christian Leadership), and a Doctor of Ministry in Christian Leadership (Summit Bible College). He served as a missionary in Brazil with his wife Sherri from 2004-2018. The Daltons planted a church in northeastern Brazil in 2009. Beginning in 2012 their ministry focused on establishing church-based Missio Global Schools of Ministry with the goal of training emerging leaders to plant churches. He and his wife Sherri have five adult children and six grandchildren.
Sherri Dalton - Assoc. Director
Sherri has a BA in Latin American Studies (State University of New York at Albany), an MA in Christian Leadership (International Center for Christian Leadership), and a Doctor of Theology (Summit Bible College). She served as a missionary in Brazil with her husband Scott from 2004-2018. The Daltons planted a church in northeastern Brazil in 2009. Beginning in 2012 their ministry focused on establishing church-based Missio Global Schools of Ministry with the goal of training emerging leaders to plant churches. Sherri and husband Scott have five adult children and six grandchildren.
Andrew Zawacki
Andrew Zawacki serves as Head of School at Arborbrook Christian Academy in Matthews, NC. With a background as a teacher, pastor, and ministry leader, Andy is passionate for discipleship and the advancement of the Gospel. He earned a Doctorate in Strategic Leadership from Regent University, a Master's in Educational Administration from SUNY Albany, and Bachelor's in History from The King's College. Andy lives in Fort Mill, SC with his wife Michelle. They have triplet young adults all living in different areas of the country.
Yuri Pashchuk
Yuri Pashchuk joins the Missio Global board of directors with heart for the Lord and growing his kingdom. He currently resides in Florida where he serves as a healthcare administrator for a large non-profit healthcare system. With a decade of leadership experience, Yuri brings with him a passion for organizational growth, project management and leadership development.
Bruce Lotz
Bruce is a research chemist with over 30 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He has a BS (University of Lowell, MA), an MS (University of Chicago) and a PhD (University of Notre Dame), all in Organic Chemistry. He has also earned an Associate’s Degree in Biblical Studies from Summit Bible College and has graduated from the three-year Missio Global School of Ministry program. He seeks to serve the Lord for the global advance of His kingdom and has served on a short-term mission trip to Haiti. Bruce and his wife have two children, whom they homeschool.
FAQS
How many people are being impacted by Missio Global?
At the last count, there were 61 church-based Schools of Ministry in 13 nations with nearly 1,100 students. These students have reached over 400 people with the Good News of the Kingdom in just this year through their project assignments. Also, 29 new churches have been planted by Missio Global School of Ministry graduates. Plus, several churches are using only our discipleship materials. So more disciples are being made through those churches as well.
Can I host a School of Ministry in my church?
Absolutely yes, even in the United States! Many churches choose to first implement our discipleship material before they launch a School of Ministry. Please contact us and we will connect you with the Missio Global representative in your region so you can learn more. Missio Global is here to partner with you!
What is the best way I can partner with Missio Global to empower more churches around the world to bring transformation to their communities and nation?
There are three main ways you can take action -- Pray, Give, Go:
PRAY - There are a couple very practical ways that you can pray for the growing impact of Missio Global.
GIVE - We have some key ongoing special projects to which you can contribute, especially Translations of material and Church Planting. We also always need ongoing financial partners to help us establish more Schools of Ministry in more nations to reach more people.
GO - We want to help you go and make disciples right where you are. But if you are truly adventurous, talk to us about going on an international trip with us.
