Mission, Vision, and Values
Agape International Missions (AIM) is a Christ-led, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization that exists to glorify God through our dedicated efforts to love, protect, and care for survivors of trafficking as well as other vulnerable and exploited individuals.
Through a holistic approach of rescuing, restoring and reintegrating survivors of trafficking and preventing sexual slavery, AIM seeks to meet survivors’ spiritual, emotional, social, educational and physical needs. Our intention is that they may come to know their worth and value in Christ, develop a dependence on Him, and develop skills for a sustainable life.
To rescue, restore, and reintegrate survivors of sex trafficking through Christ’s love and Gospel. To prevent sex trafficking by protecting, equipping and empowering vulnerable and exploited communities, reducing demand and equipping the local church to do the same worldwide.
(Ephesians 2:8; 2 Corinthians 5:17; Psalms 9:9, 74:21, 82:3; Matthew 25:31-36, 28:18-20; John 6:25-40; Romans 1:16, 8:37-39)
The love of Jesus Christ through His followers will defeat the evil of sex trafficking and sexual slavery.
Click to read AIM’s complete Statement of Faith. Our core values are summarized below:
AGAPE LOVE
Loving selflessly, as Jesus loves, without expectation or limit. (Luke 10:27; John 13:34)
INTEGRITY
Doing and saying what is right; giving our best in all contexts and with all people. (Proverbs 12:18-20; 2 Kings 12:15; Colossians 3:23; Proverbs 13:4, 12:24, 15:19; Hebrews 6:11-12; Titus 2:7-8)
RESPECTING OTHERS
Serving one another with a commitment to unity, dignity, and respect; recognizing the equal value of each member of Christ’s body. (John 13:1-18; 1 Corinthians 12:1-31; Philippians 2:2-8; 1 Peter 2:16-17)
BOLDNESS
Consistently and boldly following God’s commandments by faith. (Hebrews 11; Dan 3:16-18)
YES FOR THE ONE
Following Jesus’ example, never turning away a person asking for help. (Matthew 5:42; 25:31-46)
Leadership
Agape International Missions has a USHQ in California and a dedicated staff of over 400 Cambodians throughout Cambodia.
Leadership Team
DON BREWSTER
Co-Founder; Interim CEO
BRIDGET BREWSTER
Co-Founder
Julie Morales-Harrold
Chief Operating Officer
Jim McMorran
Chief Financial Officer; Interim Country Director – Cambodia
Sisarat Kheng
Deputy Country Director – Cambodia
AT HOLDER
Country Director – Belize
Thanny Im
Director of Prevention
Eric Meldrum
Director of Rescue
Chhay Monea
Co-Director of Restoration
ny leakena
Co-Director of Restoration
Sou Thearos
Director of Reintegration
Doug Nordby
Senior Director of Human Resources
Isaac barringer
Director of Human Resources – Cambodia
Samuel Haas
Director of Finance – Cambodia
AIM Board
AIM is governed by a Board of Directors who donate their time and expertise in overall direction and accountability for the ministry team.
Chris Palkowski
Chair
Former Physician-in-Chief, Kaiser Roseville
Ken Petersen
Vice-Chair
Founder, Apricot Lane USA
David Scinto, CPA
Treasurer
Founder/CEO, Scinto Group, LLP
Becca c. Johnson, PH.D.
Director
Licensed Psychologist
Brad O’Donnell
Director
Co-President, Capitol Christian Music Group
Craig Van Hulzen
Director
Founder/CEO, Van Hulzen Asset Management
Emily Butler
Director
Director of Strategic Initiatives and Human Resources Director, My Secure Advantage Inc.
Maureen Barker
Director
General Manager/CEO, GUIDE Real Estate
Scott D. Shaull Sr.
Director
Pastor, Advancement Ministries, Bayside Church
Clay Butler
Advisor
Director of Strategic Initiatives, My Secure Advantage Inc.