Our Team

  • Ray Bale: ED@najengahope.ca

    Executive Director, Pastor, and visionary leader

    Over the past 25+ years, Ray has walked into inaccessible villages, forged partnerships with local churches, ministries, and local leaders to bring hope and practical solutions to those affected by war and famine.

  • Mary Anne Bale

    Mary Anne has had multiple roles coming out of her love for God and people. She has been a school principal, tutor, and spiritual mother to both the children and their “Mamas”.

Board of Directors

  • Jan Brothen: President: communications @najengahope.ca

  • Leighton Coombs: admin@najengahope.ca

  • Raelene Zablotniuk, Treasurer: finance@najengahope.ca

  • Brianna Fontes: giving@najengahope.ca

  • Ray Bale: Executive Director

  • Ann Dyck: Secretary

  • Stephanie Culp: Vice President

  • Pegge Stewart

  • Charlie Whitley

Africa Team

  • Ruben and Jolie Kinyama

    Director of New Hope Centre Director of ARM Congo Co-founder of Najenga Congo

  • Mathongo Feruzi

    Head Teacher Ecole Shalom Pastor Rutemba Christian Fellowship Project Coordinator Najenga Congo

  • Emmando Mputela

    Assistant Director ARM Congo Board Member and Project Manager Najenga Congo

  • Kadume Bizimana

    Director Emmanuel Centre