BOARD OF DIRECTORS
David Reeves, President/CEO
David Reeves is a passionate leader who leverages the best in people and technology to accelerate the global Church-Centric Bible Translation movement. David has more than 40 years of international leadership experience in the nonprofit and for-profit technology, translation, and transportation sectors, where he managed business operations in Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and Eurasia. In addition to leading multi-departmental, multicultural teams toward accomplishing God’s purposes, David is gifted in building and training others and then empowering them for Kingdom impact.
Michael Vos, Chairman
Michael Vos is the CEO of BILD International. For nearly two decades, Michael has worked to develop, empower and equip leaders. Prior to joining BILD, Michael rose through the ranks of an industry-leading precision agriculture company. Throughout these years, Michael also applied his developmental skills to church leadership, chairing his church’s board of administration, preaching sermons, and teaching adult education courses. In his role at BILD and the Antioch School, Michael is building a global network that identifies, trains, and equips leaders at every level to impact their communities for the Gospel. Michael also directs the development of leaders nationally and in the context of the CityChurch of Ames/Des Moines (Iowa). Michael and his family reside in Des Moines.
Dr. Max Anders,
Vice Chairman
Dr. Max Anders is the founder and president of The 7 Marks Resource Group, which provides resources and discipleship strategies to guide and accelerate spiritual growth. A graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary, he has pastored and taught on the college and seminary level, is the author of more than 25 books (including the bestselling 30 Days to Understanding the Bible), and is the creator and general editor of the thirty-two volume Holman Bible Commentary series. He lives with his wife, Margie, in Indianapolis.
Aaron Erickson, Treasurer
Aaron Erickson has worked in the technology industry in numerous capacities, including sales, business development, and marketing. A teacher at heart, Aaron has provided computer software training and business research for Christian radio stations worldwide. He also develops an adult education curriculum and serves on a discipleship advisory board for his local church. Aaron is a graduate of Global Studies from the University of Northwestern (St. Paul, Minnesota) and has a Master’s degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary.
Al Anderstrom, Secretary
Al and his wife, Joyce, live near the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, close to their four sons and their wives—and their 13 grandchildren. Al spent 26 years in the business world, working in the areas of finance and business consulting in the agricultural industry. Since 2005, he has served as an associate pastor at a local church and in leadership roles with two international ministries. Al also serves on the board of Enhance Ministries, a ministry that provides coaching to pastors and other Christian leaders. His passion is to see the Gospel advance to places of the world where it’s not yet and to see healthy, reproducing churches birthed and led by well-trained leaders who have God’s Word available in their heart language.
Dr. Joel Hunter
After 32 years as senior pastor of Northland Church in Longwood, Florida, Dr. Joel Hunter transitioned from that role while still pursuing his mission to live his best imitation of how Jesus lived. Dr. Hunter is a nationally and internationally known advocate for the poor and marginalized. He’s also a passionate advocate for people experiencing homelessness and the inclusion of people dealing with disabilities, for racial equality, reconciliation, and peace. Currently, he serves as the Pastor of Community Benefit for Action Church in Winter Park, Florida. Named Orlando’s No. 1 voice for philanthropy and community engagement by Orlando Magazine, Dr. Hunter (neither partisan nor politically oriented) often relates to public officials in a pastoral role. He was a spiritual adviser to President Obama and served on the boards of the National Association of Evangelicals and the World Evangelical Alliance.
Damian Gerke
unfoldingWord is pleased to welcome Damian Gerke to its Board of Directors in 2025. Damian is an executive coach, author, and learning and development professional. He has coached business startups, leaders at Fortune 500 companies, and many in between. He’s also an elder at 1Body Church, a network of disciple-making simple churches in Tampa, FL, and is a relevant voice to ministry leaders everywhere.
He resides in St. Petersburg, Florida, with his wife, Cheryl, and enjoys cycling and writing as hobbies.
