Our Team

Our Team

Greg Barshaw
Founder

Greg Barshaw is the founder of Connect 2 Ministries. Early in his career, he studied physical therapy and worked in aerospace, biomedical manufacturing, and construction. His passion, however, has always been for people. After starting a ministry for disabled individuals at Grace Community Church, he became the Executive Pastor at Grace Brethren Church of Simi Valley in 2000. Overtime God transitioned his focus to missions and Connect 2 Ministries was launched in 2009. It was established to help local churches rediscover a passion for lost people, and to support international churches and pastors through sound biblical foundation in ministry. Connect 2 Ministries worked extensively in relief efforts after the 2010 earthquake, and has continued working with churches, orphans, and the disabled population in Haiti. Greg has also participated in famine relief in Ethiopia in 1972, the tsunami in Thailand 2004 and Hurricane Katrina 2005. Greg is married to Nancy, is the father of 3 grown children, and “Papa” to seven grandchildren.

Frandy Poyis | Pastor

Frandy Poyis
Pastor

Frandy Poyis was born in Haiti to a family who practiced Catholicism and Voodoo. He lost his father when he was very young but gave his life to his Heavenly Father when he was 12 years old at Delmas Christian Church. After finishing high school, Poyis entered Bible school with the goal to enter full-time ministry. While in school, Poyis worked as Dean at Delmas Christian School and also used his gifts of shepherding and teaching at the church. He began working with Connect 2 Ministries in 2010 and in 2014, he planted Redeemer Christian Church of Onaville. Poyis now runs all ministry functions of Connect 2 Ministries in Haiti including: pastoring the church, overseeing the medical clinic, managing food distribution, supervising the disability schools, guiding ministry teams, and running the new orphanage for rescued slave children. He is a selfless servant who is beloved by the community and vital to the ministry.

Arielle Mitchell
Director of Development

Arielle Mitchell serves as Director of Development for Connect 2 Ministries. She attended The Master’s University in Santa Clarita where she received her B.A. in Business Administration. Arielle was initially introduced to the ministry when her husband, Micaiah, joined his employer’s sponsored team trip to build one of Connect 2 Ministries’ Children’s Homes. Arielle and her husband have two children and reside in Melbourne FL.
Portrait Headshot of Anastasia Prinzing, Director of Development

Anastasia Prinzing
Communications Manager

Anastasia Prinzing serves as the Communications Manager for Connect 2 Ministries. She holds a BA in Liberal Studies and an MA in English, and she loves the way this role combines aspects of both fields. In 2021, shortly after hearing about the ministry and Children’s Homes in Haiti, Anastasia joined our team. Like many of the C2M staff, she calls southern California home.

Hannah Devos
Accountant

Hannah DeVos serves as Accountant for Connect 2 Ministries. She attended The Master’s University in Santa Clarita where she received her B.A. in Business Administration. She became involved in the ministry in 2018 after a missions trip to Haiti to help build one of our orphanages. She has a heart for serving people and in her spare time she enjoys helping lead a community ladies’ Bible study. She currently lives in the mountains of Colorado along with her husband, two beautiful little girls and a silly black lab.

Lizzie Friginal
Outreach Supervisor

Lizzie Friginal serves as the Outreach Supervisor for Connect 2 Ministries. She attended The Master’s University in Santa Clarita where she received her B.A. in Kinesiology. Lizzie grew up overseas in the mission field and has always had a passion to serve those around the world. Connect 2 Ministries has captured her heart and she loves being able to be apart of a ministry so focused on the eternal impact of the gospel in Haitian lives and communities. She currently lives in Simi Valley with her husband, Caleb and loves being involved in the medical field.

Board Members

We are thankful for the support and guidance of our Board Members:

Tom Halstead, Chair

Eric Michaelson

Tim Jolly

Nancy Barshaw