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A Journey of Faith, Service, and Unexpected Purpose
Anyone who has met Harold has probably seen him wearing a hat. And not just any hat—a fedora. It’s not a look that everyone can pull off, but Harold does it with style. When asked about it, he quickly gave all the credit to his wife, Chelsea.
“Chelsea went to downtown LA in the fashion district,” he shared, “and saw this hat—five bucks—and she said, ‘I think he would love this, this would be a good fit.’ And that was that. Once I put it on, I realized this is who I am, this is me. I feel naked without a hat on. Even at church, people don’t notice me when I don’t have my hat on.”
Chelsea went to downtown LA in the fashion district and saw this hat—five bucks—and she said, ‘I think he would love this, this would be a good fit.’ And that was that. Once I put it on, I realized this is who I am, this is me. I feel naked without a hat on. Even at church, people don’t notice me when I don’t have my hat on.
One of these fedoras is foldable, which has come in very handy, considering Harold’s role at Children’s Hunger Fund requires a bit of travel.
As the Ministry Development Coordinator for our Eurasia region, Harold has traveled overseas to visit our church partners in the Philippines, Myanmar, Thailand, Mongolia, Nepal, and Armenia.
For Harold, one of the best aspects of his job is interacting with the pastors and encouraging them. “It’s an eye-opening experience to be able to see how blessed we are with the resources here,” he shared. “Because you’re able to see pastors who have limited or no resources and still preaching and still—it’s amazing. I think it’s humbling to see that. It’s not about what resources you have. Are you willing to be used by God, and are you willing to stay faithful?”
It’s an eye-opening experience to be able to see how blessed we are with the resources here. Because you’re able to see pastors who have limited or no resources and still preaching and still—it’s amazing. I think it’s humbling to see that. It’s not about what resources you have. Are you willing to be used by God, and are you willing to stay faithful?
One of Harold’s most meaningful trips was to Mongolia in 2024. “It’s a unique experience,” he shared. “It’s an atheist country. You visit families and you see the homes, and you see the yearning because just one percent are believers. You meet the people there, and they’re sharing stories of domestic violence and alcoholism, and then you’re seeing how this pastor has touched lives and helped families.”
Harold and church volunteers with a recipient family in Mongolia
However, Harold’s job isn’t just traveling around the world to visit our partners. His duties also include administrative tasks such as reporting and collecting feedback from our partners. He provides counseling and support for pastors and coordinators, reviews inquiries for potential new partnerships, and helps foster relationships.
Despite regularly working with pastors as part of his job, Harold never saw himself serving in ministry. His first experience with Children’s Hunger Fund was through Project Food Pak at his church. “All I knew was Chelsea loved to grab that box and fill it up,” he said. “It’s one of those things that you do: feed the children and all that, so I didn’t think anything of it.”
It wasn’t until he was at a coffee shop with Chelsea one day that she suggested that he consider applying for a position at Children’s Hunger Fund. Chelsea was also applying for a position in a different department. Chelsea got the job. Harold didn’t.
Harold was ready to move on from Children’s Hunger Fund, but God still had a plan for him. Even though he didn’t get the position he applied for, the HR team stayed in touch with him. When the Ministry Development position became available, Chelsea strongly encouraged Harold to apply one more time.
Harold needed some convincing and a few conversations with trusted friends before he decided to apply for the position.
“I sought counsel from my sister and people I trusted, and they all said give it a shot, and I haven’t regretted it,” he shared. “Once I began working, I realized, yes, this is a good fit.”
Harold’s journey to Children’s Hunger Fund is just one example of how God has woven His perfect plan through every chapter of Harold’s life. Growing up in Ghana, Harold’s early involvement in church was more about tradition and community than personal conviction. However, those early experiences planted seeds that eventually grew into a true faith. His move to the United States brought new challenges and opportunities, ultimately leading him to a deeper understanding of his identity in Christ.
Harold’s testimony shows a slow awakening to the true meaning of faith. He remembers that, for many years, church was just a social activity, something he did without much thought. However, as he studied Scripture more and sought God, especially in his twenties, Harold underwent a transformation. He realized that knowing Christ was not just about attending church, but about having a personal relationship and surrender.
Receiving a green card and becoming a resident in the United States was another sign of God’s grace in Harold’s story. Every step in his journey—whether moving across continents or shifting career paths—seemed guided by a providence he hadn’t expected. His work with Children’s Hunger Fund, which he says is the best job he’s ever had, is just one example of how God’s plan often happens in ways we don’t see coming.
Ultimately, Harold’s life is an inspiration to stay receptive to God’s guidance, even when the way forward isn’t clear. Through unexpected twists and turns, Harold’s story shows that when we surrender our plans, God’s purpose can shine through in remarkable ways.
