Mark C. Lynch, Executive Director & Co-Founder
A graduate of Purdue University (B.S. 1994) and LaSierra University (M.A.R.S. 1997), Mark’s passion for helping young people led to serving as a youth pastor for 20 years. Now his passion for those in need has become his new calling. Mark has led nearly two dozen short-term mission trips both internationally and domestically, most focusing on basic needs. Mark serves as our Executive Director, emphasizing fundraising and team preparation.
Stephen B. Bliss, Field Director & Co-Founder
Steve has spent his entire professional life in community development and infrastructure. For many years he was active in neighborhood redevelopment in Indianapolis, including co-founding Redevelopment Group, Inc. In 2004 he relocated to Central America and began community development on the most basic levels. Working with indigenous peoples in Costa Rica, Panama, and Nicaragua. Creating simple solutions to water needs, clean air initiatives and shelter projects. Now back in Indianapolis, Steve’s focus is project evaluation and completion..