Our team
Jennifer Crawford
Jade Crawford
Our Full-Time Missionaries in Tanzania:
We're so thankful for our incredible mother-daughter duo, Jennifer and Jade Crawford, who now live full-time in the Kilimanjaro region of Tanzania. Jennifer, co-founder of Asking for the Nations (AFTN), serves as the Director of New Beginning Pre and Primary School, while her daughter Jade teaches art at the school.
Beyond their daily roles, Jennifer and Jade are devoted to serving the local community in powerful ways. They are the hands and feet of our mission! Whether they are serving meals to those in need, coordinating visiting volunteer teams, or simply showing love to their neighbors, their commitment makes a lasting impact.
We are so grateful for all that they’re doing to bring hope, love, and transformation to Tanzania!
Our U.S. Based Team:
Shea Crawford
Shea Crawford, Jennifer’s husband, faithfully supports the mission from their home in Oklahoma, USA, and travels to Tanzania several times a year to serve alongside the team on the ground.
Amberly Bell, Co-Founder
Amberly Bell, co-founder of AFTN and a full-time pastor in Oklahoma, is a passionate part of the mission—regularly traveling to Tanzania to minister the gospel, encourage the team, and pour into women through powerful teaching and discipleship.
William Bell
William Bell faithfully supports the AFTN mission from the U.S. and travels to Tanzania throughout the year, where he not only encourages the team on the ground but also leads Summit + Serve teams up Mt. Kilimanjaro!
Partners in Tanzania:
The Mramba Family
More than ten years ago, we had the honor of meeting the Mramba family—and since then, they’ve become far more than partners; they are truly family. From the very beginning, they have walked alongside us as we’ve grown Asking for the Nations in Tanzania, helping us navigate everything from ministry connections to community needs.