Faculty and Staff

Phil was one of the first graduates of the HEART program in 1984 after volunteering since its inception in 1980. Phil served in Haiti for 21 years with his beautiful wife, Lonnie. His resume includes founding the House of Blessings Home for Children, multiple community development projects working alongside U.S. AID, Samaritan’s Purse, Church of God Global MissIons, M.E.D.A., World Vision and others. Phil completed his Masters Degree in Intercultural Studies at Anderson University School of Theology in 2013. After serving as the Associate Director of HEART for two years, Phil became the Executive Director in 2010.

Angie came on staff in January 2022 after interning with us in 2021. She grew up in Wisconsin but has lived all over the United States and traveled around the world serving and learning from different cultures. With experience in permaculture and a passion for sharing God’s creation with others, Angie loves getting the chance to teach students while pouring into our gardens.