Governance

Governance

Beginning Experience International Ministry, Inc. is governed by an International Board of Directors responsible for maintaining program integrity; the financial health, growth and development of the ministry; and overseeing its legal and ethical responsibilities.

Board Director for Greater Kansas City
Michelle Barrentine, San Antonio, Texas

The International Board maintains an International Ministry Center staffed with an Executive Director charged with day-to-day operation of the ministry.

Executive Director
Yvonne Stoops, Collinsville, Connecticut

Greater KC Board of Directors

The local board is governed by those chosen from the membership and charged with maintaining local program integrity and operating the local ministry within the guidelines and policies established by the International Board. It is composed of trained volunteers selected from program participants and affiliated with the International Ministry Center to present the programs. The local chapter is funded through program fees, donations, and fundraisers.

President
Maria Meli, Shawnee, Kansas

Vice President
Laura Wolken, Olathe, Kansas

Treasurer
Tama Dutton, Lenexa, Kansas

Secretary
Argentina Puebla, Leawood, Kansas

Publicity
Karen Horn, Pratt, Kansas