Our Board - Jars of Clay Foundation

Board of Directors

The Jars of Clay Malawi Foundation is guided by a committed Board of Directors who help provide oversight, direction, and support for the work of the foundation. Each board member brings unique experience, wisdom, and a shared desire to serve with integrity as the foundation seeks to come alongside communities in Malawi. We are grateful for their faithful leadership and stewardship.

Richard Mraule

President

Richard devoted more than 40 years to residential real estate in Southern California, building not only a successful career but lasting relationships along the way. Today, he continues his heart for service by working with adults with developmental disabilities.

His passion for ministry has led him on short-term mission trips to Europe and the Middle East. In 2024, Richard was introduced to Pastor J.J. Matandika, and through that relationship developed a deep appreciation for the work being done in Malawi. Since then, he has been actively supporting that ministry.

Richard is married to Carol, and they have four adult children and four grandchildren.

Dale Kemp

Vice President

After forty years of executive leadership with top-tier companies, Dale founded a consulting firm in 2018 dedicated to advancing the mission, operations, and capital stewardship of faith-based colleges and universities. In 2024, he traveled to Malawi with Pastor Don Smith of Barnabas Brothers to assist in teaching, and mentoring pastors and church leaders. During that visit, Dale met Pastor J.J. Matandika and witnessed firsthand the deep commitment to preaching sound biblical doctrine within the local ARPC churches.

Following this experience, Dale accepted an invitation to serve on the Board of Directors of Jars of Clay Foundation – Malawi. Dale and his wife, Susan, enjoy their family of five children and nine grandchildren.

Guy Baker

Treasurer

Guy has a distinguished career in the financial services industry, having been selected to receive the coveted John Newton Russell award. Past President of several organizations, he is uniquely suited to serve growing ministries. Guy is married with four children, eleven grandchildren and thirteen great grand-children.

Tony Estrada

Director at Large

Tony responded to God’s gracious call to faith in Christ in 1977 and has been committed to serving Him ever since. He left the corporate world to become the administrator of Pacific Hills Church in 1989, which eventually led to fulltime ministry as pastor/elder for thirteen years. He is currently the missions elder at Grace Church Laguna Niguel where he has interacted with pastor J.J. Matindika and the ARPC churches in Malawi for several years. Tony’s had the great privilege of coordinating and enjoying trips to Israel, often taking mission trips to countries around the world, and assisting in pastoral training for groups of ministers in the Philippines, China, and Peru. Tony and his wife Peggy have been married since 1973, and have a happily married daughter, Brooke.

John Laurie

Executive Director

John retired from law enforcement after 39 years, following a fulfilling and challenging career. Through Barnabas Brothers he traveled to Mponela, Malawi in 2023 to participate in a pastors and church leaders training conference. There, he formed a long standing relationship with pastor J.J. Matandika, and lasting relationships with others. Consequently, he recognized the need for pastors to receive sound biblical training and for local churches to become self-sustaining through entrepreneurial initiatives. He is married with two children and five grandchildren.

Justin Ramer

Secretary

Justin graduated from Texas A&M University in 2019 with a degree in Business Management. After college, he began attending Grace Church Laguna Niguel where he met Pastor J.J. Matandika and wanted to be part of his ministry to bless the people of Malawi with the gospel. He now works as a Building Inspector serving his local city.