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Ron Houp

President / CEO

Joined GO: 2007

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Support Ron as he leads GO InterNational with vision and walks alongside the Church on the frontlines of mission.

About Ron

Ron Houp has served with GO InterNational since 2007. He was Senior Vice President before he assumed the role of President in 2014. He loves to teach on finance, stewardship, and missions. His life was changed by a short-term mission trip, and he loves to see others experience this change. He has traveled to more than 25 countries on four continents.

He has served in several ministry leadership roles ranging from Executive Pastor of a fast growing church to the CFO of a major Christian publisher. He has also owned and operated several small businesses. He also loves woodworking and restoring old cars.

Ron graduated from Asbury University in 1987 with a degree in Accounting & Business Management. He enjoys learning the nuances of the not-for-profit world, especially how boards of directors function. He has served on the boards of numerous Christian ministries including Indian Springs Holiness Camp Meeting, the Ichthus Christian music festival, the Wilmore Community Service Center, the Malachi Network, and The World Our Parish. He also loves to see businesses prosper and has served on the boards of Jessamine County Chamber of Commerce and First Southern National Bank.

Ron and his wife Kathy have been married since 1987 and have four grown children: Will and his wife Dara, Sarah, Emily and Christopher.

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A bit more about Ron…

Favorite Bible Verse: Micah 6:8

Hometown: Wilmore, KY

On Staff Since: 2007

Fun Fact: Ron still owns the very first car he bought when he was 16, a 1967 Chevelle Malibu convertible!

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For more than 50 years, GO has been guided by a faithful board and accountable to trusted standards, including ECFA, Missio Nexus, and Candid Transparency.

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