- About Us -
Our Mission
To fulfill the Greatest Commandment and the Great Commission by sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ across East Africa. Through evangelism, church planting, and local discipleship, we seek to meet both the spiritual and physical needs of those we serve—bringing all glory to God in everything we do.
Our Approach: Sustainable Transformation
We believe in long-term solutions rather than temporary fixes. True, lasting change happens when we work alongside local pastors, families, and community leaders—equipping them to lead and sustain gospel movement and community uplift from within.
How We Serve
In partnership with Pastor Robert Moinde and local East African leadership, we focus our efforts on:
- Church Planting & Evangelism: Establishing vibrant local churches, self sustaining church initiatives, seminary for those called to serve, and providing pastoral support in unreached areas.
- Discipleship & Bibles: Equipping believers with God’s Word and practical study materials to help them grow in faith. Monthly discipleship classes.
- Community Care & Future Vision: Partnering with communities to address poverty and health needs—working toward long-term initiatives in farming, clean water, education, and medical care, and much more as God provides resources.
Mungu ni mwema... God is good!
Utukufu wote kwa Mungu... All glory to God!
Our Board of Directors
Our Story & Mission
Hands Across East Africa is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the Gospel and holistic care to remote communities in East Africa. Built on long-term, trusted local partnerships, we stand alongside indigenous leaders to plant vibrant churches, equip pastors, and foster self-sustaining communities.
Leadership Team
Harold & Michelle Pearce
Co-Founders, Executive and Medical Directors
Michelle is a Registered Nurse with over a decade of Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) experience. She is currently pursuing her PhD, focusing her research on finding cures for Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia (BPD) in premature infants. Her clinical expertise and passion for health ground the vision for our medical relief outreaches (His Healing Hands).
Harold brings decades of technical and operational leadership to the ministry. Retired from a career in Information Technology, he began his work in the 1970s and 1980s as a touring sound engineer for top national artists—a background that built a strong foundation in field logistics, planning, and international coordination.
On-the-Ground Leadership
Pastor Robert Moinde
Director, Hope Ministry
A graduate of Uganda Baptist Seminary, Pastor Robert’s calling has taken him to remote rural regions across Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Four years ago, Pastor Robert and Harold partnered to launch Hope Ministry. To date, this partnership has planted 7 main churches across Kenya and Tanzania, with a primary focus in the Mara region of Tanzania.
Training Leaders & Building Self-Sufficiency
We believe in long-term, sustainable impact that empowers local communities from within: Equipping Future Pastors: We currently support two men enrolled in Kenya Baptist Theological Seminary, preparing them to lead new church plants in Tanzania upon graduation.
- Self-Sustaining Church Initiatives: To build local financial independence, we have launched micro-enterprises run by local churches—including agricultural farming, a Boda Boda (transportation) service, and sewing centers empowering women across three congregations.
Our Commitment
- Local First: We don't replace local leaders; we equip and walk beside them.
- Kingdom Sustainability: We build programs that foster dignity, skills, and financial independence.
- Financial Integrity: As a registered 501(c)(3), 100% of public donations directly support on-the-ground ministry, pastoral training, and community projects.
To Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet goals and to continue to carry the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
