Staff
Jeff Cross
Refugee Ministry Director
Jeff Cross
Refugee Ministry Director
Email: jcross@northwestbible.org
In late 2007, I became friends with a refugee family from Togo. I continue to value my times of fellowship with them, from meals to school graduations. It is my privilege to serve alongside a team of ministry leaders, volunteers and community partners to assist refugee families in their transition to a new life in Dallas. I have a passion for work in the non-profit sector, specifically in helping families to financial stability and equipping them to thrive in a new culture. Micah 6:8 encourages me to pursue justice, extend kindness, and to be humble as I serve in Vickery Meadow.
Burim Bytyqi
Refugee Ministry Leader
Burim Bytyqi
Refugee Ministry Leader
Email: bbytyqi@northwestbible.org
I was born and raised in southeastern Europe in a non-Christian home. I got born again at the age of 16. For the last 8 years my family and I have been serving alongside “Youth With A Mission” (YWAM) as fulltime missionaries here in the United States. I consider it a great blessing the opportunity to serve alongside the NCC team as a Refugee Leader, reaching out to the nations that God brought in our doorstep!
Jean Congera
Refugee Ministry Leader
Jean Congera
Refugee Ministry Leader
Email: jcongera@northwestbible.org
In January 2007, I joined Northwest Bible Church after being resettled in the United States from a life in Refugee camps. After being rescued by the Lord from many wars, I was very hungry to find a church where I could belong and give thanks to God for His rescue. I joined the Northwest staff in 2012 as an Event Specialist, but I had a desire to help refugees more, and in 2014, God gave me the opportunity to serve refugees full time.
Katie Joy Irwin
Refugee Ministry Leader
Katie Joy Irwin
Refugee Ministry Leader
Email: kirwin@northwestbible.org
Faith Michael
Refugee Ministry Leader
Faith Michael
Refugee Ministry Leader
Email: fmichael@northwestbible.org
Phone: 972-332-1743
I was raised in a loving Christian home and accepted Jesus as my Lord and Savior when I was four years old. Growing up surrounded by numerous cultures, the Lord broke my heart for the nations during college. I am passionate about cultivating a heart in others that is missionally minded towards reaching the lost and connecting believers with those in their community to provide for both physical and spiritual needs. The opportunity to love and serve the nations in our backyard is a blessing!
Claudia Mutembei
Refugee Ministry Assistant
Claudia Mutembei
Refugee Ministry Assistant