Our Team
Explore PTW Ministries teams and partners below. Tap a category to view details.
Our Board & Advisory Team
Here are just some of the awesomely anointed souls that help with the running of PTW Ministries.
Randy & Bonnie Martin
Founders · Pastor & Revivalist
"We anticipate a move of God that will begin in Kenya and touch the Nations. We believe partnerships and unity within the Body of Christ is a key towards this move. During the onset of major international issues, Preparing the Way Ministries committed to faithfully serving the Church during times of crisis, moving towards generational poverty, a tired and hurting church, and those wanting to serve God's Kingdom but with the lack of resources to do so. You, also, could be a part of this great Movement."
Henry & Sharon Smeltz
Board Members
Henry & Sharon have been on the board from the very beginning of Preparing The Way Ministries. They serve as voting board members, as well as Randy & Bonnie's pastoral couple, and are committed intercessors. Henry also serves as the treasurer for PTW Ministries. They faithfully serve at fundraisers and events to promote Preparing The Way Ministries.
Ed Eby
Board Member
Ed has served on the Preparing The Way Ministries board since its beginning. He is a confidante and friend to Randy. Ed faithfully serves at PTW fundraisers and events promoting the ministry. He is helping Preparing The Way Ministries with their plans to build a feed mill, as well as other agricultural needs and growth in Kenya.
Ken Reinford
Advisor to the Board
Pastor Ken Reinford has served on Preparing The Way Ministries' advisory board since the ministry was first launched in 2018. He serves as our pastoral representative from Petra Church, giving insight into the ministry. He has also visited Kenya several times to both accompany and lead teams to serve with Preparing The Way Ministries.
Gene & Steph Flewelling
Advisors to the Board
Gene & Steph have served on Preparing The Way Ministries' advisory board since the beginning. They offer wisdom and insight into global missions and serving people from around the world.
Our Staff Team
Here are just some of the awesomely anointed souls that help with the running of PTW Ministries.
Kennedy Martin
Administrative Assistant, USA
Kennedy Martin is an Administrative Assistant at Preparing the Way Ministries, bringing five years of ministry experience from her work with Youth With A Mission (YWAM). At 26, she is passionate about using her strong organizational abilities and administrative skills to support the ministry's mission and day-to-day operations.
David Weyulla
Administrative Assistant, Kenya
David lives in Nairobi, Kenya with his wife Fridah and has worked with Preparing The Way Ministries since May 2023. He works tirelessly to provide administrative support, and organize our conferences and crusades in Kenya. He is our "feet on the ground" even when Randy & Bonnie are traveling in other areas of Kenya and the world.
Alex Githaiga
Community Empowerment – Agriculture
Alex is a veterinarian who has partnered with Preparing The Way Ministries as we provide holistic care to the people of Kenya. He oversees our community empowerment partnerships. He is developing a curriculum for farmers and his teachings are revolutionizing farming in Kenya. We are honored to have him as a part of our team.
Mbote Nduguti
Community Empowerment – Finance
Mbote joined our staff in April 2024. Prior to joining PTW Ministries he worked as a bank manager for 30 years. His job with PTW Ministries is to oversee the finances used in Kenya, ensuring they are being used efficiently and in a God honoring manner.
Michael Mugo
Media Production
Michael's role is to manage all technical aspects of audio, video, and lighting equipment for ministry events, ensuring proper functioning and maintenance of all media equipment as we capture, document, process and broadcast our content across all distribution channels.
Dorcas Wambui Wambugu
Logistics Manager, Kenya
Dorcas has been involved in Preparing The Way Ministries since we first moved to Kenya in 2018. She works as a business woman in Kenya, as well as for PTW to purchase many of the building supplies for our construction projects and food for our teams that come from the USA. Her skills have been such an asset to our ministry.
Ian Kagiri
Aspire Director
Ian is in charge of a High Schools and University ministry under PTW. As an attorney, he also takes care of Preparing The Way Ministries paperwork and documentation to be able to legally minister in Kenya. We are so thankful for his willingness to serve the Lord with his knowledge.
Our Kenya Advisory Team
Here are just some of the awesomely anointed souls that help with the running of PTW Ministries.
Boniface Gichuru
Board Advisory – Kenya
Boniface is a pastor in Kenya, and has helped Preparing The Way Ministries make many of our connections with other pastors and churches throughout Kenya. He faithfully serves as a member of our advisory team in Kenya.
Alex Githaiga
Board Advisory – Kenya
In addition to being on staff with Preparing The Way Ministries, Alex also serves on our Kenyan Advisory Team. He serves as a liaison with AgConnect Ministries' outreach in Kenya.
Ian Kagiri
Board Advisory – Kenya
Ian is in charge of a High Schools and University ministry under PTW. As an attorney, he also takes care of Preparing The Way Ministries paperwork and documentation to be able to legally minister in Kenya. We are so thankful for his willingness to serve the Lord with his knowledge.
Mbote Nduguti
Board Advisory – Kenya
Mbote is a retired Kenyan businessman who has stepped in to provide business and financial guidance to Preparing The Way Ministries in Kenya. His insights have been invaluable as we continue to grow our ministry in Kenya.
Dorcas Wambugu
Board Advisory – Kenya
Dorcas has been involved in Preparing The Way Ministries since we first moved to Kenya in 2018. She not only works for Preparing The Way Ministries as a business woman to purchase building supplies and food, she is also responsible for preparing and serving the meals for our teams that come from the United States. She provides a blend of Kenyan and "American" food, and the teams always have good reports about her cooking!
Our Affiliate Ministries
Affiliate Ministries — US / Global & Kenya.
African Association of Bible Schools
AABS · US / Global
African Association of Bible Schools (AABS) exists to empower the local churches of Africa through helping to establish independently operated Bible schools, providing Biblical teaching resources, and encouraging pastors and leaders. Randy is the national director for AABS in Kenya.
AgConnect
AgConnect · US / Global
AgConnect's desire is to share God's love by providing technical support, educational training and other resources to individuals, communities and other organizations in parts of the world that are lacking a thriving agricultural infrastructure.
InSTEP Ministries International
InSTEP Ministries · US / Global
inSTEP Ministries endeavors to support pastors, train leaders, encourage Christians and provide resources that help the church fulfill the great commission of Christ given to the church.
Alliance Network
Alliance · US / Global
Alliance Network's focus is to develop a network of partners that are united in the vision to see the Great Commission fulfilled in this generation, while also providing opportunity for spiritual growth.
Dr. Sarah K
BTR Worship Ministries · Kenya
Dr. Sarah K is a prominent gospel singer in Kenya and frequently partners with Preparing The Way Ministries to provide worship during our conferences and crusades.
Bishop Dr. Joan Ngeruro
Christ Assembly Worship Church Int'l · Kenya
Preparing The Way Ministries frequently partners with Christ Assembly Worship Center and its head pastor, Bishop Joan Ngeruro, to preach at church services, help build new church buildings, and do other ministry events together.
Apostle Anthony Nyaga
Ephatha Burial Church · Kenya
Apostle Anthony is a pastor that Randy & Bonnie have mentored for several years. Preparing The Way Ministries is regularly invited to participate in church services, help ordain new church ministers and hold crusades in partnership with Apostle Anthony.
Bishop Jim Mwando
Solid Rock Fellowship Church · Kenya
Preparing The Way Ministries has started partnering with Bishop Jim Mwando at Solid Rock Church in various ministry events, including assisting with the ordination of new church ministers.
Our Short-Term Missionaries
Short-Term Missionaries serving with PTW Ministries.
Mark Petersheim
Missionary
After a trip to Kenya in 2023, Mark decided to return to Kenya for a 6 month commitment. He helped PTW Ministries with several church construction projects.
Matt & Liz Yoder
Missionaries
At the end of 2023 Matt & Liz felt a stirring from the Lord to serve as missionaries with Preparing The Way Ministries in Kenya. In July 2024, they moved to Kenya with their family for a 3 month term. As the Lord leads, they plan to serve in Kenya on a longer assignment in 2025.
Meagan Seibel
Missionary