Rachelle Morlok
President and Co-Founder Board Member Rachelle took the call in 2012 when she moved to West Africa to do short term missions (6 months) with IMB. After that experience she knew her life would never be the same. She moved to Thailand in 2015 with her husband and daughter and served there for 3 years, sharing with women and children their worth in Jesus Christ.
Rachelle leads the administration and fundraising full-time for Bloom International. She lives in Kansas City, MO with her husband and 2 children. |
Sherry Konczak
International Director and Co-Founder Board Member Sherry was born in Thailand and is half Thai/American. She spent most of her life in America but was given the opportunity in 2001 to serve under a ministry in India that helped women successfully walk away from a life of being a trafficked victim. In 2015 she felt called to return to Southeast Asia to work with displaced peoples and women.
Her desire is to see the women of Asia come to know their Identity in Christ, to live in the freedom and Grace of a God who sees them as beautiful daughters. Sherry heads up the international contacts, programming, and planning for Bloom International. |
Tina Augustine
Vice President Board Member Tina was an educator by profession for 30 years before retirement in 2018. Since 2012, she has also served on international missions in Brazil, Senegal, Haiti and most recently in Thailand. She has a heart for the women and children she met in Southeast Asia and enjoys sharing about God’s love and hope.
Tina assists with planning and fundraising for Bloom International, as well as conducting speaking engagements to share about her experiences in Thailand. |
Cathy Stansell
Committee Director Board Member Cathy Stansell has been married to her husband Rick for 42 years. They have one daughter, Niki, of whom is 32 years old. She attends Immanuel Baptist Church in Shawnee, OK. She has dedicated 40 years of service to to the Lord. Some of her ministry opportunities have been working with crisis pregnancy centers along with running multiple food and clothing pantries.
Cathy's passion is advocating for and protecting children through educating people on abusive behavior. Her goal in life is to be obedient to the Lord and His ways. |
Zeb Morlok
Treasurer/Secretary Board Member Zebadiah has dedicated 4 years of service to ministry. He spent 3 years working with Hope Bridges full-time in Chaing Mai, Thailand with his wife, and daughter. There they served the hilltribe people. He worked at an international school as their Physical Education teacher for 2 years, and is the Founder of Adventures Unplugged ministry. He spent a year working at Shelterwood with high school aged kids to help them find happiness and manage their behavior in more positive ways. He now lives in Kansas City with his wife and their 2 children.
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Brooke Hill
Board Member Brooke Hill has been married to her husband Rob for 23 years, and they have 3 daughters. She attends Raytown First Baptist Church, in Raytown, MO., where she is lead teacher for the MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) group.
Brooke is a Register Nurse, and her knowledge is instrumental to the Women's Hygiene and Self-Care Program. In her free time she loves to cook, workout, and is a Thirty-One bag consultant. |
Rachel Hook
Board Member Rachel believes that every person should have the fundamental right to security. Her definition centers around the ability to be free from excessive worry, but also includes aspects such as physical wellbeing and safety, food security, and spiritual assurance. She is convinced that people across the globe will continue to experience struggles, but there is no greater hope than knowing our eternities are guaranteed.
As a contract negotiator for nearly a decade, Rachel’s skills translate nicely into the non-profit realm. She is an effective communicator, a successful relationship builder, and finds creative solutions to solve complex problems. Rachel is grateful to be able to leverage her experience to support Bloom International’s efforts to change lives by providing additional security around the world. Rachel holds a bachelor’s degree in Business, and a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.). She is married, has two children and a dog. |
Delaney Morlok
Missionary Kid/Song Leader Delanie is Rachelle and Zeb's daughter. She was born in Thailand and has been a part of Bloom International from the beginning, ever since she was 6 months old. Delanie loves Jesus and sharing Jesus with "her" women and children. She helps with leading the worship, teaching the ladies new songs, and handing out gifts. Her favorite color is pink.
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We work with 25 national leaders throughout Southeast Asia, without whom this would not be possible. Due to the location in which they serve, we cannot share their personal information.
Board Members
Rachelle Morlok-President
Sherry Konczak-International Director
Tina Augustine-Vice President
Cathy Stansell
Zeb Morlok
Brooke Hill
Rachel Hook
Rachelle Morlok-President
Sherry Konczak-International Director
Tina Augustine-Vice President
Cathy Stansell
Zeb Morlok
Brooke Hill
Rachel Hook
Advisory Board
Bob Vickers
Karla Dennis
Leyla Brenneman
Bob Vickers
Karla Dennis
Leyla Brenneman
