
Every Tribe, Every Tongue
This summer while teaching through Genesis with the Jochebed’s Hope staff on Nias, one of the preachers on the island asked a question that I

This summer while teaching through Genesis with the Jochebed’s Hope staff on Nias, one of the preachers on the island asked a question that I
Zefan graduated from Batam Bible College in 2017 and went on to serve as an evangelist in Medan. After returning to Nias, he joined the Jochebed’s Hope team in 2025. He and his wife, Serlina, have two children.
Siteli graduated from Batam Bible College in 2005 and has served as an evangelist on the island of Nias ever since. In 2026, he joined the Jochebed’s Hope team, continuing his commitment to serving the people of Nias.
Yoeli attended Batam Bible College from 2006 to 2007, and two of his sons have also attended and graduated from the school. He and his wife, Sarina Nazara, have five grown children, three of whom are married. In addition to his connection to Batam Bible College, Yoeli is also a vanilla bean farmer!
Fatarambowo has faithfully served as an evangelist on the island of Nias since 2007. He and his wife, Salinaria, have eight children and continue to make Nias their home and place of ministry.

After studying under an American missionary, Faatulo began serving as an evangelist on the island of Nias, where he has ministered for many years. He and his wife, Ru’Ida, have eight children- seven daughters and one son.

Arman serves as a dormitory supervisor and an evangelist in the Gunungsitoli area. He leads Bible studies with the dormitory students, as well as the children’s home students, in addition to helping with church leadership and serving the community. Arman graduated from the Bible school on the island of Sulawesi. He and his wife, Elvin, have one son
Jhonni started with Jochebed’s Hope as a dormitory supervisor, but as a graduate of Batam Bible College, he was interested in working as an evangelist. When we were able to fill the dorm supervisor position, Jhonni and his wife, Terimahati, and their three young children, moved back to the village. They now serve the congregations all around that area.
Daniel serves as a regional supervisor for the staff on Nias. He helps with communication and staff development, assisting us with navigating cultural norms as we train leaders with an emphasis on the attributes of Christ-like leadership.
Mardianus is responsible for all of the children living on the children’s home campus. He takes care of all things related to their care, including transportation to school or other activities, grocery shopping, and medical care, if needed. Mardianus and his wife, Kariani, do not have any biological children, but they joined Jochebed’s Hope with a strong desire to love and care for the kids there, teach them about Jesus, and lead them in the ways of doing what is right and good.
Suma is the youngest of eight children, and a Jochebed’s Hope alumnus, having graduated from high school while living in one of the dormitories. Suma has completed a Master’s degree in English from the University of Jakarta. Suma and his wife, Rika, have one son.
