TRANSFORMING CHILDREN TO TRANSFORM THEIR WORLD

Having lived on four continents and worked in 30 different countries, Gary excels at building and managing teams in rapidly changing economic and technological environments. Before joining Cook as the Chief Global Officer in 2014, Gary lived in China for 10 years, starting two businesses focused on publishing services and distribution.

He has a graduate degree in business from Northwestern in Chicago and decades of international business and ministry experience, including 18 years at United Parcel Service and various positions at Perimeter Church in Atlanta. Gary and his wife, Lissa, first met at Wheaton College where they were both Christian Education majors. They have been married 39 years and have three grown children and three grandchildren.

Mission and ministry has been a great part of my life, both growing up and now in almost my 15th year with David C Cook. As the global scene has changed, with culture, economic and missional shifts, I am so glad that as a ministry, we at David C Cook continue to stay true to our calling. That is, coming alongside the global Church in partnership with nationals to reach their countries with the message of Jesus. My family, wife, three children and six grandkids, who all live in Minnesota, are blessed beyond measure as we continue to be involved in Kingdom advancement.

Caroline has been with the ministry since 2016. She is the Executive Assistant to the Executive Director and works as Director of Client Services for the David Caleb Cook Foundation. She has been amazed by the kindness and generosity of donors, and is continually astounded by what can be accomplished together.

Robin has been with the David C Cook Ministry family for almost 18 years in accounting, processing and receipting donations. She enjoys working with the donations as it shows her on a daily basis how blessed the Ministry is, and she loves the faithfulness of our donors.

Craig has been involved in ministry at Cook since 2012. He currently manages the donor database for the David Caleb Cook Foundation and is the Web Content & Asset Database Specialist at David C Cook. He truly believes that with God, anything is possible (Luke 1:37).

Karen has been with David C Cook, since 2014. She contacts donors to express appreciation of their kindness in giving to the Global Mission. Karen considers it a privilege to speak with our donors, and is honored to pray with them. It is a gift and blessing to be a part of the David Caleb Cook Foundation.

With a heart for helping others to reach their maximum potential, Pete has extensive experience in strategy, leadership development, and technology innovation. He has served as a consultant for Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, helping them to innovate and grow.

Pete also has a passion for international ministry, serving short term in more than 15 countries and living in China for three years. He has been a pastor, church planter, and mission mobilizer, continually working to spread God’s truth and love around the globe. He is blessed to be able to continue this calling through his work with the David Caleb Cook Foundation.

Pete earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration from The Citadel in South Carolina and his master’s degree in Christian leadership from Asbury Seminary. He has been married for 15 years to his wife, Heather, and they are proud parents of three children.

In addition to his work with the David Caleb Cook Foundation, Pete hosts a weekly podcast dedicated to helping Christian parents with practical wisdom.

Lisa has been with David C Cook since 2015, where she writes and edits Life on Life curriculum in addition to sharing the ways God is bringing transformation in the lives of children around the world through the David Caleb Cook Foundation. She has a heart for all children and considers it a blessing to help share God’s love with them.