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Our team

The people behind the mission.

A growing team of staff and indigenous missionaries serving in the United States, Thailand, and Southeast Asia.

Meet the team.

Tang Suwanthada

Foundation chairman / Chiang Mai House of Prayer worship leader

“A short quote about their experience on the field.”

Toey Prasobdhanakij

Chiang Mai House of Prayer worship leader

“A short quote about their experience on the field.”

John Macadangdang

Director of ministry engagement

“A short quote about their experience on the field.”

Rina Macadangdang

Executive team member / Chiang Mai House of Prayer coordinator

“A short quote about their experience on the field.”

Lorna Joannes

Co-founder / discipleship coordinator

Ben Schmidt

Campus outreach coordinator

Ella Brinkerhoff

Campus outreach

Edwin Dalimbang

San Kamphaeng Community Center coordinator

Alice Dalimbang

San Kamphaeng Community Center

Wijit Wongboboon

Village outreach coordinator

Joshua Shively

Short-term mission trips coordinator

Erika Shively

Short-term mission trips coordinator

Katie Rhodes

Executive administrator / short-term mission trips

Betsy Smith

Discipleship team

Jacob Smith

President

Assanee Supapworrakul

Thailand board member / Chosen Generation pastor

Meet the team.

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Tang Suwanthada
Thailand foundation chairman / CMHOP worship leader
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Toey Prasobdhanakij
CMHOP worship leader
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John Macadangdang
Director of ministry engagement
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Rina Macadangdang
Executive team member / Discipleship Coordinator
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Lorna Joannes
Co-founder
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Ben Schmidt
Campus outreach coordinator
17
Ella Brinkerhoff
Campus outreach
12
Betsy Smith
Cell groups & discipleship
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Assanee Supapworrakul
Thailand board member / Chosen Generation pastor
8
Gilbert Unica
The Journey Fellowship director / TEFL director
7
Bel Unica
The Journey Fellowship
13
Oh Wiriyachaikit
Foundation manager
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Edwin Dalimbang
San kamphaeng Community Center coordinator
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Alice Dalimbang
San Kamphaeng Community Center
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Chiang Mai, Thailand

Executive team

Our executive team in Thailand provides spiritual leadership and strategic oversight, guiding our missionaries and ministries to advance Gospel access among unreached communities.

Tang Suwanthada

Tang Suwanthada

Thailand Foundation Chairman

Jacob Smith

Jacob Smith

President

Lorna Joannes

Lorna Joannes

Co-Founder

John Macadangdang

John Macadangdang

Director of Ministry Engagement

Rina Macadangdang

Rina Macadangdang

CMHOP Coordinator

David Joannes

David Joannes

Founder & CEO

stephen-briggs
United States

Director of Development

Stephen Briggs serves as Director of Development for Within Reach Global with a deep love for missions and a desire to see the gospel reach those who have never heard the name of Jesus.

With a background in ministry, leadership, and public service, Stephen brings wisdom, integrity, and a genuine heart for relationships as he helps build partnerships that make this mission possible. Stephen loves walking alongside supporters as part of the Within Reach Global family, helping them stay closely connected to the lives being changed through their prayers and generosity across Southeast Asia.

Connect with Stephen
Chiang Mai, Thailand

Thailand Foundation Board of Directors

Our Foundation board in Thailand provides counsel, accountability, and local insight to strengthen sustainable growth and lasting Kingdom impact.

Tang Suwanthada

Tang Suwanthada

Foundation Chairman

Assanee Supapworrakul

Assanee Supapworrakul

Foundation Board Member

Wijit Wongboboon

Wijit Wongboboon

Foundation Board Member

United States & Thailand

United States Board of Directors

Our U.S. board provides governance, financial oversight, and accountability to ensure integrity, transparency, and faithful stewardship as we expand Gospel access to the unreached.

David Joannes

David Joannes

President

Lorna Joannes

Lorna Joannes

Vice President

Jacob Smith

Jacob Smith

Board Member

Mark Tawlks

Mark Tawlks

Secretary

Liz Scofield

Liz Scofield

Treasurer