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Steve Aceto
Steve Aceto is an attorney practicing in Asheville NC since 1983 in the area of business
and real estate transactions, trusts and estates, and arbitration and mediation.  Steve
serves on a number of mission and service agency boards and recently rejoined the
CFK Board.  

 

                                                                             John Akers

Dr. John Akers made several visits to North Korea in the early 1990’s in preparation for the visits there by Dr. Billy Graham in 1992 and 1994.   Dr. Akers serves as a special assistant to Dr. Graham, and on a variety of boards and committees.  We are thankful for his wisdom, leadership and commitment to CFK's work.

 

Dwight Linton

Dr. Linton was born and raised in Korea as the son and grandson of missionaries.  He returned there in1952 with his wife where they served as missionaries for 25 years. We are thankful for Dr. Linton’s experience and deep understanding of the language, history and culture of Korea as we strive to continue the legacy of Christian work on the Peninsula.

                                                                                                         Alex Miller 

Currently the Vice President of Development at Mars Hill College, Alex Miller brings over 25 years of Advancement and Development experience to our board. His career has included work for several educational facilities as well as Habitat for Humanity.  We are especially grateful to benefit from his experience with non-profit fundraising.

 

Fred Moore

 Dr. Moore was born and raised in S. Korea and is the child and grandchild of missionaries to Korea and China. He is now the Health Director of a rural North Carolina Health Department. Dr. Moore brings a love for Korea combined with a public health perspective to our board.

                                                                                                     Bill Moore

The son of United Methodist missionaries, Dr. Moore spent his early life in Korea and the Philippines. He attended Asbury College and Asbury Theological Seminary, and received a Doctor of Ministry degree from Lexington Theological Seminary. He is now serving as senior pastor of Southern Hills United Methodist Church in Lexington, KY. We are grateful for Bill's lifelong service to the United Methodist Church and his love for the peoples of Korea.

 

  Dick Nieusma

Dr. Dick Nieusma served for 23 years as a missionary dentist to Korea.  He was also actively involved in education related to dentistry and linguistics.  He continues to actively support dental mission efforts in various parts of the world and assisted early on in the design, delivery and resupply of a mobile dental unit sent to North Korea in 1995.  Dr. Nieusma’s knowledge of the language, history and culture of Korea, combined with his technical experience and abilities make him a most valued addition to the board of CFK.

                                                                                                         Kay Rader

Commissioner [Dr.] Kay F. Rader is the former World President of Women's Organizations for The Salvation Army.  She, with her husband, Paul A. Rader, the 15th General of The Salvation Army, served as international leaders of the Army from 1994 to 1999.   Prior to that, she served in Korea with the Salvation Army for 22 years.  She has received numerous awards and honorary degrees.  We are grateful for her experience, passion for prayer and love for women and children.

 

 

Rob Robinson - Board Chair

Rob Robinson was born in Richmond, Va.  The son of missionaries to Korea, Rob lived there for 13 years. After graduating from Berea College, he worked for Teen Challenge in Brooklyn, NY. In 1976 Rob started a small contracting business in Black Mountain, NC which he still operates.  We are grateful for Rob's commitment to this work and practical technical perspectives and abilities. 

                                                                                             Sissel Topple

Dr. Topple was born and raised in Korea as a missionary kid and now serves as a family practice physician using her skills both here and on various medical mission endeavors overseas.  She has been with us to North Korea on several occasions, and serves as an advisor on medically related issues and as secretary of the board.

 

Advisory Board – In addition to our governing board, we are grateful for the members of our advisory board who are a source of great strength, wisdom and support to our efforts.  The following are a part of this group:  Mrs. Paul Crane; Dr. James M. Crane; Mr. and Mrs. Maynard Dorow; Dr. Paul Folta; Dr. Heon Chul Lee; Mr. Andrew Linton; Dr. Eugene Bell Linton; Dr. and Mrs. Samuel Moffett;  Mr. Chul-Yong Shin; Sally Voelkel Morrison; Rev. John Neville; Dr. Roberta Rice; Dr. Kenneth Scott; Rev. H. Cloyes Starnes; Dr. and Mrs. John Wilson.

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