Stories of Impact

Meet the Love INC Board of Directors

Board Interviews

Lila Young
Board Vice President

We were excited to welcome Lila Young from Trinity Lutheran Church to the Love INC Board of Directors in October 2022. We asked Lila to share a little about her motivation to serve on the board.

Q: How did you get involved with Love INC of Greater Hillsboro?

A: When I first heard of Love INC and how they partner with local churches to help those who have fallen on hard times I was very impressed. I like how Love INC helps them not only with their physical needs but with their spiritual and emotional needs. All of this is made possible by the local Christian churches coming together and being united in serving others In the Name of Christ.

I prayed a lot before agreeing to join the Board and felt God calling me to serve. I feel very blessed being on the Board.

 

Dwight Johnson
Interim Board President

Dwight Johnson of Harvest Community Church has served on the Love INC board since fall 2021.

Q: How did you get involved with Love INC of Greater Hillsboro?

A: I retired from teaching in Taiwan in 2019 and returned home to Hillsboro. One of the first things I noticed was the number of people at intersections looking for help. What was a good way to truly help? I knew Carol Shafer from Harvest Community Church and first learned about Love INC there. My first involvement was being given several gallon ziplock bags packed with necessities and contact information for Love INC that I could give to people looking for help. Since then I have learned of the partnership with a number of Hillsboro churches to maximize their effectiveness in serving the needs of people in the community by participating in the GAP ministry.

I started mentioning Love INC to people I knew at other churches and a well thought out way to help meet needs of people in the community. Attending a Redemptive Compassion Seminar sealed my desire to learn more and to serve in this ministry. It is an honor to work with such dedicated people.

Debbie Mundell
Board Treasurer

Debbie Mundell of Harvest Community Church has served on the Love INC board since August 2020.

Q: How did you get involved with Love INC of Greater Hillsboro?

A: I have known Carol Shafer since before she started the Hillsboro affiliate of Love INC. I always wanted to be more involved, however my work schedule did not allow me to. After I retired at the end of 2019, I started volunteering as a helper to the treasurer. Not long after that, there was an opening on the board and I joined.

I love working behind the scenes, helping in any way I can. It is inspiring to hear the stories of the impact Love INC has on our neighbors by working with the local churches. God is stretching me and continuing to teach me love and compassion for our neighbors. We have a wonderful group of volunteers and I am honored to get to serve with all of them.

 

Heidi Ruby
Board Secretary

Heidi Ruby of City Gate Church has served on the Love INC board since November 2020.

Q: How did you get involved with Love INC of Greater Hillsboro?

A: Hello, my name is Heidi. I have attended City Gate Church for many years now, as does Jolene (Love INC Executive Director). As our friendship has continued throughout the years, she expressed her involvement in Love INC and that I should also become involved. However, I always stated that with my busy schedule, there was no time available to make a commitment to Love INC. Then I went to a Night of Vision, and I was hooked!

I first volunteered for the Golf Committee. With lots of prayer, I knew the Lord was calling for me to help people in need. Now I am a board member with Love INC. While still busy, making time for Love INC has been very rewarding for me and my walk with the Lord. Taking time to help others in need has been a blessing.

Mike Ware
Board Member

Mike Ware from Hillsboro First Baptist joined the Love INC board of Directors January of 2022.