GINA HELMS
Executive Director
EBENEZER GODFREY
Administrative Officer & Property Manager
The journey began when Gina Helms was introduced to different cultures and faiths during her university studies. Those experiences were seeds which grew and eventually led her to full-time work overseas in Tanzanian in 2007. Today she is an active mobilizer for a variety of ministry and community development projects with a focus on unreached areas known as Unreached People Groups (UPGs). Gina is from Fort Mill, SC. Her home church is the Fort Mill Church of God and her sending church is New Life Church, Virginia Beach.
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She is a software developer by trade with a B.S. and. M.S. in Computer Science. As a result of her shift to full-time ministry, Gina also completed a M.A. in Biblical Studies with a concentration in interpretation as well as a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min) degree. Her doctoral research explored how the perception of Christianity is formed in unreached people groups, specifically the Sonjo tribe.
The purpose of the research was to better understand why it has taken so long to take the gospel to the whole world as Jesus said to do. We know the places waiting to receive the gospel may be difficult to reach, and they may be resistant to the gospel. But there could be other barriers due to the way we present the gospel. The research focused on that aspect to inform us on how to do evangelism more effectively.
Gina is also a certified personal coach and coach trainer and simply loves helping a person, a village, or a nation move closer towards thriving and flourishing as God intends people, communities, and nations to do. Her life message and mandate is John 10:10, "The devil comes to steal, kill and destroy, but I have come to give life and life more abundantly." Her purpose is to align with this verse, to go after uncontested darkness, and release the light of God's love, truth, and power in proclamation and demonstration.​
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Looking to the future, Gina is excited about incorporating spiritual formation initiatives into all the ministry activities. The means having a focus on who we are becoming, not just what we are doing as the body of Christ. Young people around the world, especially in Tanzania, are longing for safe, accountable communities which posses moral clarity, ethical standards, and courageous leaders within a restorative, grace-filled environment.
This requires honesty, maturity, humility, consistency, and a simple acceptance of Biblical standards. Gina and her team are ready to serve this need as best they can.
KELVIN KABYEMERA
Finance and Administration Manager
Kelvin joined Prism in mid-2022, bringing extensive expertise in finance and accounting. As Finance and Accounts Manager, he oversees budgeting, prepares financial reports, manages procurements and purchases, and ensures financial compliance across the organization.
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He holds a Certificate in Business Administration from the College of Business Education (CBE) in Dar es Salaam, completed in 1999, followed by a Diploma in Business Administration and Accounting from the same institution. Kelvin later pursued a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting from Damelin College in South Africa. His career spans over two decades in various finance and accounting positions across different organisations, schools, businesses, and private consultancies.
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Beyond his professional role, Kelvin has a strong passion for evangelism and actively participates in mission trips to unreached areas. He is a devoted family man and has been an active member of his local church for a long time. Recently, this has evolved into supporting his wife’s ministry, where she pastors a small, growing church just outside town.
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In his free time, Kelvin enjoys taking long walks and watching sports.
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Ebenezer joined Prism in 2023. Over the years, his role has evolved into a multifaceted position that includes ministry support, inventory management, property management, and other operational activities. He brings a unique blend of youthful energy, practical skills, and life experience shaped by his background in business and engineering.
The son of a pastor, Ebenezer developed a personal relationship with Jesus at a young age, a foundation he has carried with him into adulthood. Naturally gifted academically, he was among the top-performing students in school, excelling particularly in the sciences. In 2012, he was part of a team that placed third in a national science competition, the Young Scientists Tanzania (YST) award for their insightful research into the effects of industrial fertilizers on soil.
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Alongside his academic pursuits, Ebenezer developed a strong interest in entrepreneurship and business. After completing his Diploma in Electrical Engineering, he transitioned into full-time entrepreneurship, starting and growing several small businesses across agriculture and retail. These ventures sharpened his people management and relationship-building skills, qualities that have proven valuable in his work at Prism.
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Today, Ebenezer brings together his skills, knowledge, and experience to support Prism’s mission of reaching unreached people with the Gospel of Jesus. His role is highly diverse: he oversees ministry assets, including property, two vehicles, a motorbike, and other equipment, and supervises five staff members on asset and property matters. He also manages ministry data, collecting, tracking, storing, and organizing information, supports short-term missionary visits, and serves as both inventory and IT support at the Moshi office.
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Over time, Ebenezer has grown both professionally and as a minister, developing a particular passion for children’s ministry. He leads Prism’s Superbook initiative, which involves visiting schools around Moshi to share the Gospel with children through Superbook, the popular Christian animated series. Each month, he travels to at least two schools to engage students with biblical stories in an accessible and engaging way.
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In his free time, Ebenezer enjoys spending time with his family, managing his businesses, and serving at church. He is an active member of the youth fellowship at his local church.​
JAPES STEPHEN
Field Officer
Japes joined Prism in 2023, initially overseeing the Community Health Workers (CHW) project in Sonjo. His role has since expanded, and he now oversees water projects and supports other ministry-related activities in Sonjo alongside the CHW program. He is based full-time in Sonjo.
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He holds a Diploma in Clinical Medicine from Paradigms College of Health Sciences in Dar es Salaam and is Prism’s first fully employed staff member from the Sonjo area.
As of early 2026, Japes oversees a team of 69 Community Health Workers (CHWs) across seven villages. His responsibilities include organizing household visits, documenting health incidents, reporting on community health issues, and collaborating with local health authorities and health centers to strengthen the local health worker initiative.
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He also serves as the main point of contact for field activities, supporting follow-ups, trip preparations, and field operations.
Outside of work, Japes is a gifted singer and teaches choir at his local church. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family and watching football.