US Board of Advisors

Gary Short
Founder / Director

Louise Short

Founder / Director

Richard Barnor
US Ambassador

Gary and Louise Short are the founders of Hope And Grace International. They have been involved in ministry in Africa for more than 50 years. They first began in West Africa in the 1970’s and ended up founding and leading a Disciple Making Movement in In East and Central Africa. Hope and Grace is now in 11 countries in Africa and the Middle East with over 100,000 people attending weekly meetings.

Richard Barnor is a spiritual son to the Shorts with their relationship going as far back as 50 years when they worked with his late father Dr. Davis Barnor during their early years in Ghana. Richard’s ministry currently spans four continents in the market place, sports evangelism and humanitarian work.

Joel Lamb
US Board

Joel Lamb is a pastor in South Central Texas. He is a powerful Bible teacher and deeply involved with Hope and Grace and has ministered with us in East Africa.