Board Members

My name is Kathleen. People would describe me as an adrenaline junkie, sassy pants, perfectionist person. My life changed from the day I got dipped and rose out of the Jordan River. The day I publicly accepted Jesus Christ as my Lord Savior. My life before that was all about me, what earthly possessions can I have, and what’s the next level of achievements can I cross off my list. But after my baptism, the desire to serve and help people became my purpose.

FREE CLOTHES TO FAMILIES was a project that started it all. Definitely was not from my own prideful self but because of the Holy Spirit’s guidance and wisdom. It has expanded to creating Manna Blessings to hopefully incorporate all aspects of Jesus commandments to help people physically and spiritually. Everything we do in Manna Blessings is not possible without God’s presence and guidance.

I am excited to be part of Manna Blessings and the endless possibilities and opportunities to help people not just in the communities we serve but the world. 

My name is Mauricio Miranda. From a very young age I remember asking my family “Where does GOD live?”. The lord delivered me from the civil war of El Salvador and brought me to live in the United States at the age of 8. As I was being guided by the Holy Spirit I had the privilege of serving as a Sunday school teacher, serving in the church praise team, teaching the youth to play instruments in the church praise team and going on medical missions to Mexico with a Korean ministry medical team. As I reflect back on my life, acts of service has been my calling. Manna Blessings allows me to continue to serve the lord by telling people about Jesus and how much he loves them thru servitude. The possibilities are endless and with God’s guidance and providence, nothing is impossible. 

Hi, I’m Steph Kopitch and I am a Jesus loving, farm owning, adventure seeking, nurse serving mama of two beautiful boys. My boys and I live on a small farm in Cherry Valley where we grow and raise our own food and incorporate nature into all we do. We love to backpack, fish, climb mountains, and travel the world serving the lost and telling them about the love of Jesus Christ. I have been to more than 8 countries around the world to share the gospel, plant churches, disciple, and serve refugees and missionaries with medical and building service projects. My passion here at home is to disciple my two young sons, as well as discipline members of my church and community. Our little family also enjoys serving the community by going out into the homeless community to share the gospel and provide food and hygiene items as well as community resources for housing, food supply, and drug and alcohol rehab resources. I am excited to be a part of Manna Blessings to continue and grow my relationship with Christ and His children of our community. 

I’m Amy, and I have a deep passion for spreading the word of Jesus in my community. There’s nothing more fulfilling than sharing His love and inspiring faith in others. I’m blessed to have my husband, Chris, by my side, who shares my love for adventure and the great outdoors. Together, we love exploring and experiencing the beauty of God’s creation.

Our home is lively with our two pets—Lady Bee, our playful dog who brings joy to our days, and Utah, our curious dog who often gets into mischief. As a Registered Nurse, I find great purpose in caring for my patients, offering them comfort and encouragement during their toughest times.

I feel most connected to Jesus when I’m in nature. Whether it’s camping under the stars or fishing by a tranquil lake, I often reflect on Psalm 19:1: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” These moments remind me of the beauty of creation and my calling to be a disciple, as Jesus instructed in Matthew 28:19: “Therefore go and make disciples of all nations.”

Every adventure, whether it’s a mission trip or a simple weekend getaway, is an opportunity for me to share the joy of Jesus with everyone I meet.