In Hong Kong, we were amazed to see bamboo scaffolding used to build skyscrapers. Strong, flexible, and one of the fastest growing plants on earth, bamboo has a reputation for being unstoppable. It's used to nourish panda bears, float vessels, build skyscrapers, and create both weapons and musical instruments. Versatile, strong, nourishing, steadfast, these are great qualities in a Board of Directors and we thank God for each and every one.
Smi board of directors
Kris Kelley - President
As President of the board, Kris Kelley joins her husband, Jim, with over 30 years of experience serving missionaries. As a teen, she lived in Oslo, Norway with her family for a year. She came to know the Lord when she was 21 and has traveled to Japan, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, and Russia on mission trips. Kris has a B Th in Religious Studies, a BA in English, has had the privilege of being editor for Shiloh Church's mission magazine and taught in Shiloh Bible College. She also taught junior high school for 10 years, and has worked as an administrative assistant with Home of Peace and DHL, both of these experiences honed her skills in international shipping and communications.
As President of the board, Kris Kelley joins her husband, Jim, with over 30 years of experience serving missionaries. As a teen, she lived in Oslo, Norway with her family for a year. She came to know the Lord when she was 21 and has traveled to Japan, Mexico, China, Hong Kong, and Russia on mission trips. Kris has a B Th in Religious Studies, a BA in English, has had the privilege of being editor for Shiloh Church's mission magazine and taught in Shiloh Bible College. She also taught junior high school for 10 years, and has worked as an administrative assistant with Home of Peace and DHL, both of these experiences honed her skills in international shipping and communications.
Jim Kelley - Operations Officer
Jim Kelley is uniquely qualified for his position as Operations Officer at SMI, as he is both a nurse and a carpenter. These skills are most helpful in the mission field and he has put them to good use. Jim has traveled to Mexico, and joined his wife in their trips to Russia, Hong Kong, and China. He has created first aid kits and personally delivered or sent them to places such as Russia, Kenya, Mexico, Philippines, China, and Japan. Jim's big heart, enthusiasm, and devotion to missionaries, both international and stateside, are well known by multitudes.
Jim Kelley is uniquely qualified for his position as Operations Officer at SMI, as he is both a nurse and a carpenter. These skills are most helpful in the mission field and he has put them to good use. Jim has traveled to Mexico, and joined his wife in their trips to Russia, Hong Kong, and China. He has created first aid kits and personally delivered or sent them to places such as Russia, Kenya, Mexico, Philippines, China, and Japan. Jim's big heart, enthusiasm, and devotion to missionaries, both international and stateside, are well known by multitudes.
Robert Duggins - Treasurer
Bob Duggins has served as Church Administrator at Shiloh Church for over 15 years. He has worn many hats in his service to the church, from facilities management to crisis control, from benevolence coordinator to chaos coordinator. He serves SMI as Treasurer, bringing many years of experience in non-profit finances, taxes, and organization with him. When he wants to relax, he takes a trip on his Goldwing motorcyle with his wife, Sherri, often touring with other motorcyle friends from the church.
Bob Duggins has served as Church Administrator at Shiloh Church for over 15 years. He has worn many hats in his service to the church, from facilities management to crisis control, from benevolence coordinator to chaos coordinator. He serves SMI as Treasurer, bringing many years of experience in non-profit finances, taxes, and organization with him. When he wants to relax, he takes a trip on his Goldwing motorcyle with his wife, Sherri, often touring with other motorcyle friends from the church.
Rev. Verleeta White - Secretary
Verleeta White’s experience and nature puts her in a unique position to guide our organization. She has been Administrative Assistant to Senior Pastor David Kiteley at Shiloh Church for over 10 years. She has planned and implemented budgets and departmental policy, hired and managed staff and volunteers, developed marketing and sales strategies, and worked with many different departments (including Missions) in coordinating meetings, projects, outreaches, and conferences. Ms. White has a BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley, and she is also a board member of African-American and Korean-American Fellowship of Churches and Northern California Compassion Network (https://www.facebook.com/NCCNMercyHouse).
Verleeta White’s experience and nature puts her in a unique position to guide our organization. She has been Administrative Assistant to Senior Pastor David Kiteley at Shiloh Church for over 10 years. She has planned and implemented budgets and departmental policy, hired and managed staff and volunteers, developed marketing and sales strategies, and worked with many different departments (including Missions) in coordinating meetings, projects, outreaches, and conferences. Ms. White has a BA in Psychology from UC Berkeley, and she is also a board member of African-American and Korean-American Fellowship of Churches and Northern California Compassion Network (https://www.facebook.com/NCCNMercyHouse).
Dr. Pamela Holt
Dr. Pamela Holt has worked with Educational Resources and Referrals-China (ERRC) since 2000, teaching chemistry and professional English in China. She is active in the local Chinese church and also the international fellowship in her city, as the elder in charge of praise and worship. Before she went to China, Pam earned her PhD in chemistry at UC Santa Barbara, then taught chemistry at Westmont College in Santa Barbara for 3 years. She considers Jubilee Christian Church in Goleta to be her home church, but is also involved at First Christian of Burnet, Texas when she visits her parents in the holidays. She is delighted to be part of the Board of SMI, as she has known Jim and Kris Kelley for many years and been richly blessed by their generous hospitality and graciousness.
Dr. Pamela Holt has worked with Educational Resources and Referrals-China (ERRC) since 2000, teaching chemistry and professional English in China. She is active in the local Chinese church and also the international fellowship in her city, as the elder in charge of praise and worship. Before she went to China, Pam earned her PhD in chemistry at UC Santa Barbara, then taught chemistry at Westmont College in Santa Barbara for 3 years. She considers Jubilee Christian Church in Goleta to be her home church, but is also involved at First Christian of Burnet, Texas when she visits her parents in the holidays. She is delighted to be part of the Board of SMI, as she has known Jim and Kris Kelley for many years and been richly blessed by their generous hospitality and graciousness.
Rev. Patricia Eckel
Pat Eckel has had a heart for China for many years. She spent 2 years in Hong Kong before China opened in 1976, and returned in the 1990's to teach English at Shenyang University for 12 years. Pat has given to and received support from the Kelleys and has widened their understanding of foreign service over the long haul. She has been instrumental in bringing Chinese to visit the U.S. and Westerners to visit and teach seminars in China. As a result, she has many "daughters" and "grand children" there and visits them yearly. Pat has her B Th and MA in Theology from Shiloh Bible College and has traveled to China, Hong Kong, North Korea, and India.
Pat Eckel has had a heart for China for many years. She spent 2 years in Hong Kong before China opened in 1976, and returned in the 1990's to teach English at Shenyang University for 12 years. Pat has given to and received support from the Kelleys and has widened their understanding of foreign service over the long haul. She has been instrumental in bringing Chinese to visit the U.S. and Westerners to visit and teach seminars in China. As a result, she has many "daughters" and "grand children" there and visits them yearly. Pat has her B Th and MA in Theology from Shiloh Bible College and has traveled to China, Hong Kong, North Korea, and India.
Dr. Teresa Dunham - Founder
Terry Dunham has been a missionary in China for 11 years and is the original President of Support Ministries International. Dr. Dunham and Kris became friends when Kris was helping her roommate, Ruth Ruhl edit a book about her missionary parents. Terry turned the organization over to Kris and Jim Kelley in 2000, upon her retirement and move to Florida, and is an advisory member of the SMI board. Dr. Dunham has a BS in Missiology, an MA in Social Science, and a PhD in Church Administration. Her assignment before retirement was Director of Home of Peace of Oakland, CA.
Terry Dunham has been a missionary in China for 11 years and is the original President of Support Ministries International. Dr. Dunham and Kris became friends when Kris was helping her roommate, Ruth Ruhl edit a book about her missionary parents. Terry turned the organization over to Kris and Jim Kelley in 2000, upon her retirement and move to Florida, and is an advisory member of the SMI board. Dr. Dunham has a BS in Missiology, an MA in Social Science, and a PhD in Church Administration. Her assignment before retirement was Director of Home of Peace of Oakland, CA.