Board of Directors

Don Dennison

Since graduation from Lincoln Christian College in 1970, Don has followed his calling to serve the church as a Pastor with special emphasis on Missions. Don has served as a Senior Pastor for 4 Churches of God congregations in the United States and has served as Interim Pastor for another 4. His great passion however is missions with teaching and ministry experience in 16 countries, while serving as Director of Cross-Cultural Ministries for 20 years with the Churches of God, General Conference in Findlay, Ohio. Pastor, teacher, leader and missionary, Don is an important member of the Board providing true world mission experience.

Jean Marie Kamatali

Having escaped the atrocities of genocide in his native Rwanda in 1994, Jean Marie has dedicated his adult life to the rule of law, training of judges and conflict resolution around the world. With law degrees from multiple international institutions, Jean Marie currently serves as a Professor of Law and Director of the Democratic Governance and Rule of Law at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio. Notable achievements are innumerable but include the re-launching of the National University of Rwanda Law School as Dean after the genocide. Jean Marie is widely published and consults internationally with various agencies concerned with conflict resolution. As a Christian, Jean Marie is a living example of forgiveness and reconciliation.

Robert (Bob) W. McCurdy

Bob McCurdy is a man who lives his faith in all of his endeavors. Retired as the Assistant Dean of the College of Pharmacy at Ohio Northern University, Bob has remained active in service to his church and his community. After the 100 year old First United Methodist Church in Ada, Ohio was completely consumed by fire in 2013, the congregation knew exactly who they needed to lead them through the process of rebuilding. Having been a lifelong United Methodist and active in finance, personnel and property management, Bob led his fellow members through a process of mission discernment, fundraising and eventual construction of the new facility in 2015. Today, Bob and his wife, Myrna continue to spread joy in service to others.

Martin Terry

Martin Terry has led a blessed life of service to the community of Findlay, Ohio and his local church.  When he was a junior at Findlay College in 1967, he started working at Findlay Industries Inc. where he worked for 30 years.  During his tenure, Findlay Industries grew from a 5-million-dollar company with one division in 1967 to a three quarter billion-dollar company with 26 divisions internationally.  

In 1998, Mr. Terry began a second career as Vice President of Business Affairs and Treasurer for The University of Findlay, which is the largest private University in Northwest Ohio.  In addition to his financial responsibilities, Mr. Terry purchased and managed real estate, human resources, and the investments of the University.  Mr. Terry retired from the University in 2016.

Mr. Terry has also been instrumental in the local community by being on various boards and serving as a deacon and the head of the finance commission for College First Church of God.  The Terry’s reside in Findlay and have 2 children, 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Kevin Grubinski

Msaada is pleased to welcome our newest Board Member – Kevin Grubinski.  Church Planter / Lead Pastor / Director of International Missions / Missionary – Kevin has a deep heart for the opportunities of discipleship through missions bring to both domestic and international needs.   Currently serving as Short Term Missions Mobilizer for Adventures in Missions (Gainesville,GA), Kevin is frequently in the field doing kingdom building and partnering with local congregations.  Kevin believes that by giving people the opportunity to step outside their comfort zones and joining what God is doing in other cultures and nations, lives are then transformed.  His job is to ensure that the Gospel is shared, and lives are changed to the glory of God. 

Kevin and his wife, Kendra, live in Findlay, Ohio, except when they are leading mission groups or serving as missionaries themselves.  They have three adult children and are currently fostering a 2 ½ year old. We welcome Kevin, and we look forward to how God will use his heart to lead the ministry of Msaada.