Meet the Team

David serves in Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships for TTI. He received Christ when he was 12 years old and immediately began going door to door to share with people about Jesus. David has a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Divinity. Before joining TTI, he worked at a Bible school and served churches in tribal areas. David is committed to the Lord and passionate about equipping the people of God with Biblical training so that we can plant reproducing, healthy churches. 

Biju is a Project Coordinator for TTI, overseeing hundreds of training centers in Asia. He has served faithfully in ministry for more than two decades and is an experienced church planter and trainer. Biju has a Bachelor’s Degree in Bible and a Master’s Degree in Ministry. Biju and his wife have two children, Febi and Fame. He is thrilled to partner with TTI to train indigenous leader to plant churches by providing adequate training, tools, and leadership development to help fulfill the Great Commission. 

Daniel serves as a Project Coordinator for TTI. He was raised in a Christian family, who faithfully proclaimed the Good News despite severe persecution. Daniel carries on his family’s legacy as he invests in disciple makers around the world. He currently leads a project that spans five nations and thus far has resulted in more than 4,800 new churches. Daniel has a Master of Arts degree and is passionate about advancing Christ's Kingdom through this disciple making movement. 

Annemarie serves as the Communications and Events Director for TTI. She comes to TTI with a background in Public Relations and Special Events and has over a decade of cross-cultural missions and church planting experience. Annemarie has a Bachelor’s Degree in Intercultural Studies. She and her husband, Brandon, share a love for church planting and ice cream. They have two rambunctious sons, Oliver and Theo.

Brandon serves as the Information Technology and Graphic Design Coordinator for TTI. He comes to TTI with over a decade of cross-cultural missions experience. Brandon has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from Florida Atlantic University as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Intercultural Studies. Brandon is thrilled to use his skill set to assist TTI in their mission to advance Christ’s Kingdom throughout the world. He is married to his wife, Annemarie. They have two sons, Oliver and Theo.

Juliet Gitari join TTI in 2018 and serves as the Communication Director for TTI Africa. She is extremely passionate about advancing the Gospel through the art of story-telling. Juliet desires to creatively communicate the amazing story of what God is doing through His people in Africa. She graduated from United States International University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations.

Eric serves as the Finance Manager for TTI. He has worked in ministry finances for almost 20 years and loves helping the Lord's kingdom advance through stewardship of his resources. Eric received degrees in Business/Finance and Poultry Science from North Carolina State University. He uses the Finance degree and a Masters in Accounting more than the Poultry Science degree. He is married to his best friend, Shauna, and together they have 7 kids.  

Sharwan serves TTI as the Executive Assistant for Asia and plays a crucial role in training and translation. He was raised in a Hindu family but came to the Lord in 2003. Sharwan has been with TTI for six years and is an experienced church planter. He has a Bachelor of Divinity from the New Theological College and a Master of Philosophy in Theology from the South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies. Sharwan is delighted to be a part of a ministry that supports his vision to make disciples and plant churches in every corner of the world. 

Joe serves as TTI Asia Office's COO. He comes to TTI with over 15 years of leadership experience in the corporate world. After a life-changing encounter with God, Joe decided to use his leadership giftings to advance Chrsit's Kingdom. He served another 15 years in leadership at World Vision and Habitat for Humanity in the area of development. Joe joined TTI in 2015. He lives in Bangalore, India with his wife, Liza. They have two daughters, San and Hannah (married to Tim) and two grandchildren, Kiersten and Ethan.

Dale serves TTI as the Director of Partnerships. He studied at Philadelphia College of Bible, received his Bachelor of Arts in Humanities from Clearwater Christian College, and holds a Master’s degree in Biblical Studies from Tampa Bay Theological Seminary. Dale has almost four decades of ministry experience, ranging from working with young people in missions, to serving as a chaplain and counselor to professional athletes, to worship and pastoral ministry in local churches. The Lord has given him a heart for those in need of a Savior and he has a burden to use his lifelong ministry experience to further share the Good News of the Gospel and join the TTI Family in advancing the Kingdom of God! Dale is married to the love of his life, Donna. They share the same birthday and initials! Together, they have four adult children and 10 grandchildren.

Lanie serves as the Operations Manager for TTI. She is passionate about working alongside TTI’s international and stateside staff to accelerate the Gospel around the world. Lanie graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience from Harriett L. Wilkes Honors College. That is where she met her loving husband, Nolan. Lanie and Nolan have a house fellowship in their apartment complex and are the youth group leaders at their local church.

Charity serves as David Nelms' executive assistant. She also assists with office administration, travel, and logistics.  She graduated from Palm Beach Atlantic University with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  Charity spends most of her time with the two loves of her life, her sons, Justus and Jaden.

Jesse works with TTI on reporting and international project coordination. He received his Bachelor's degree from Luther Rice Seminary and a Master of Arts in Religion/Biblical Studies from Liberty University. Jesse served as a pastor for six years and enjoys traveling to other nations. His pride and joy is his daughter, Selah. 

Jen serves as the Regional Director of Donor Development for TTI.  She graduated from Gordon College in Massachusetts with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Studies and Communications. Jen interned on Capitol Hill for Senator Elizabeth Dole (R-NC). Jen has a passion for community involvement and serves on the board of Real Life Children’s Ranch, a group of Christian foster care homes in Okeechobee, FL.  She is married to her kindergarten classmate, Jared. They have three children—Lincoln, Harrison, and Levi. 

Eve Sino joined TTI in 2014 and has grown into leadership as the Operations and Finance Manager for TTI Africa. She has experienced the direct connection between being a faithful steward of God’s finances and God reconciling with His people. She is pursuing her Bachelor in Arts in Hospitality Management at Utalii College, Kenya.

Nathan serves as the Communication Coordinator for TTI. Nathan loves helping Kingdom building ministries communicate the powerful ways God uses them. Before joining the team, he spent eight years working with para-church ministries in marketing and communications roles. Nathan received a degree in Film Studies and English from UNC Wilmington. After spending several years on the Carolina coast, he and his wife Emily are thrilled to be back in Raleigh where they both have roots.