Our Staff

Mike and Jeanine Gooch (field missionaries in South Africa)

Their History:

After being best friends for nearly a decade, they finally married in 2010. In the years since, they have realized why the Lord had brought them together in marriage after so much time. He had plans for them. In July of 2010, they served a short-term mission trip to South Africa. Upon their return to the States, they found their daily routines to become less and less satisfying, maybe because they had seen Christ in a different light and longed to be with Him in that place. As they settled back in to their life here, God spoke to them in a number of ways, calling them to serve Him: The church they attend presented a series of messages regarding serving the Least of These; they randomly picked books to read in The Word and frequently landed on verses of service; they were led specifically to Matthew 25:40 in regards to serving the Least of These; Romans 12 and learning their role in the body of Christ. God gave them confirmation when they watched the video of their wedding ceremony. At one point of the service, their family and friend prayed over them. Their son in law said a blessing guided by the Lord. He said they were called to go out into the world. The pastor ended the services stating their story of service to God is now beginning.

Their Role in South Africa:

God has given them experiences that have developed their skills and talents needed to serve Him in South Africa. Jeanine is skilled in administration and organization. She has held multiple careers that have expanded her abilities that will significantly benefit organizations and ministries in South Africa. Jeanine also has a unique talent with people. She is genuine in her conversations and interactions with others. Jeanine has an ability to bring the best out of people, encouraging them to participate and to serve. Her background in raising children to God-fearing leaders and missionaries and her experience teaching countless kids in children's ministries gives Jeanine an amazing ability to coach and teach children. Mike has a background in computers and technology that brings benefits and aids the development of the organizations in a world driven by technology. Mike's professional careers have expanded his abilities in teaching adults and also a number of years of ministry experience teaching children. God has also blessed him with a past of numerous construction projects, giving him skills to assist in building and repairs.

God is using them how He needs them. As a couple with unique pasts that grow together more and more each day, focused and moving towards Him, their strength continues to flourish.  God has given them a vision of service in Africa. Beyond the aid and teaching to the children and people there, He wants the world to know about His people. As Americans that understand the culture of the US, they assist organizations in developing an awareness of the poverty and needs in Africa to people in America and other countries. They will also work to bring African ministries together. As missionaries from the US, they will be the strangers in a foreign land giving them the opportunity to be the unique common bond between several organizations, working to bring them together and ever expanding their network.

Andy McCulloch (Headquarters)

Andy is currently headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. He serves as a liaison between multiple organizations across the globe. He maintains contact with field missionaries, assisting the efforts of African Endeavor and its partners. Andy is also tasked with creating awareness of African needs. He leads and organizes various mission groups to multiple countries in Africa.