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USA & CANADIAN BOARDS

RITE-Ukraine is a joint effort of United States' and Canadian Presbyterian and Reformed churches to operate a seminary in Ukraine for the purpose of training pastors, missionaries, and teachers to carry out the Great Commission in that country and its bordering countries. To do this effectively, RITE is organized into two cooperating boards of directors, one in the United States and one in Canada. Each board has one member from the other board to ensure effective coordination.

 

USA Board of Directors

Dr. Van Lees, President

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Rev. Win Groseclose, Director

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Mr. Ken Gontarz, Treasurer

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Mrs. Thea VanDixhoorn, Canadian Board Rep.

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Rev. Richard Blauw, Director

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Rev. Greg Roig, Director

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CANADIAN Board of Directors

Rev. Harry Zekveld, Chairman

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Rev. Mitchell Persaud, Vice-Chairman

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Dr. Merle Messer, United States Board Rep.

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Mrs. Cynthia Overgaauw, Director

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Mrs. Thea Van Dixhoorn, Director

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