JONATHAN’S HOUSE NATIONAL DIRECTOR

“Papa Samuel,” as he is called all over the JH campus is loved by children and staff alike. He and his wife Nelly have 2 of their own children but he knows how to make every child feel like his own. In 2015 Samuel began working for Jonathan’s House and his integrity and zeal for the Lord was exactly what was needed to carry the work forward. Samuel has a heart for pastoral ministry and would love to attend seminary to be trained as a church planter. Please pray with us about this!

JONATHAN’S HOUSE INTERNATIONAL DIRECTOR

Donna Bixby was born to missionary parents in the Central African Republic, was raised in France, and then became a French teacher in South Carolina. When she heard an orphanage had been founded to help provide safety, education, and spiritual guidance to war orphans in CAR on the very property where she spent her first years, she went to visit. God made it evident that he was calling her to help in this ministry and she moved to CAR in 2020. With her background in education and her ability to speak French and understand Sango, she is equipped to help in ways only God could have orchestrated.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Evariste began teaching at the Christian School run by Jonathan’s House in 2018. After the previous director retired in 2023, the school needed a new director who understood the school environment and the needs of the students and teachers. Evariste stepped into this administrative role. He began training Ymol as an Assistant Director in the beginning of the 2026-27 school year to prepare the school for his eventual retirement.

LOGISTICS COORDINATOR & CHAUFFER

Djos joined our staff as a chauffeur in 2022. His leadership and trustworthiness were quickly recognized and today he serves as our logistics manager and security advisor.

ASSISTANT SCHOOL DIRECTOR

Ymol began teaching at our Christian School in 2024. In September 2026 Ymol accepted the position of Assistant School Director and works closely with the current School Director in preparation for taking on that role. He holds a teaching certification from the University in Bangui.

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR

After M. Ali’s retirement from public school teaching, he began teaching kindergarten at our Christian School . He took on a new position as Preschool Director in September 2026.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Cyrille joined our staff in 2026. He comes to us with experience at two other NGO’s and has been a big help in maintaining the never ending demand of paperwork required for all 115 staff members.

PROGRAM MANAGER

Jourdy joined our staff in 2026 to oversee special projects, most specifically the reorganization of the clinic and other related endeavors. He holds a degree in Project Management.

ACCOUNTANT

Elcadel joined our team in 2026. He came highly recommended and has added accountability and organization to our finance department.

SHORT TERM MISSIONARY

Priscilla is a short term missionary serving with Gospel Fellowship Association Missions.  She came to do a mission’s internship in 2024 under our International Director, and they both believed God was leading Priscilla to a two year term on the field. She returned to Central Africa in September 2025 and has a hand in helping just about every aspect of our ministry.

Wendy is an author, math professor, and Bible teacher. Having known Donna Bixby from their years at college, she is thankful to help give voice to Jonathan's House through email updates and presentations to churches and organizations.

Chris was a pastor for 25 years, is an author and hymnwriter, and does international work as the president of Church Works Media. After a trip to the CAR he became determined to do whatever he could to provide sustainable help to the beautiful children and remarkable staff at Jonathan's House.

John is a veteran finance executive with an MBA from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania and a B.S. in accounting from Bob Jones University.

Benjamin and his wife Rebekah have a burden for orphans and under-privileged children. Benjamin is the co-founder at Digital Dental Leaders, a business whose mission is to support great commission efforts around the world.

Bob Bixby grew up in the Central African Republic as the son of missionaries. The region where Jonathan’s House now serves is the same place he and his sister, Donna, lived as children. 

Today he serves as President of Jonathan’s House, working with Central African leaders to build a community where vulnerable children can grow up in families, receive education and healthcare, and flourish into adulthood.

As a former missionary in the CAR, Charlie knows the community and culture around Jonathan's House quite well. Charlie and his wife have been unofficial grandparents on the ground to many of the children at JHO. They return several times a year to the CAR to curry goods and support local leaders there.

Beth is a dedicated Registered Nurse with a unique combination of clinical nursing and administrative skills. She has both US and International experience in staff development and patient advocacy and has served in pediatric and emergency settings.  Beth visited Jonathan's House in 2025 and has a vision to help our Medical Center flourish.

God set the vision for Jonathan's House on Carter's heart during an exploratory trip to CAR in 2011. Since founding Jonathan's House, he has been an advocate for its mission and now serves on the board to continue its growth. Carter retired in 2023 from his position as president of Strand's Industrial Coatings, based in Iowa.

Ashleigh is a transformation leader. She holds both her undergraduate and master’s degrees in accounting from Bob Jones University.

Ashleigh is deeply committed to servant leadership and advancing God’s kingdom through service. She completed 10 years on the board of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Carolinas, supporting families with seriously ill children. In 2024, she visited Jonathan’s House in the Central African Republic (CAR), gaining a profound understanding of how her professional gifts and resources can further impactful gospel-centered work to provide help, hope, and healing to vulnerable children and families in one of the world’s most challenging regions.

Jonathan’s House Central Africa is a 501(c)3.