Our Corporate Board
Our Team
Sherryl Weiss
About Sherryl
In her entrepreneurial journey, Sherryl served as the CEO of Facelogic International, overseeing 101 locations across the country. Under her stewardship, the company garnered recognition as the 14th fastest-growing franchise in the United States by Entrepreneur magazine and Sherryl won the prestigious Stevie Award honoring Women in Business. Additionally, she developed a comprehensive skincare product line that achieved $1 million in annual sales.
Demonstrating a lifelong commitment to supporting children in need, Sherryl dedicated years to volunteering at Casa de Amparo, a pre-foster care program, where she worked with children ranging from preschoolers to teenagers.
In 2021, Sherryl was ‘God-nudged’ into founding Blessing Group, a volunteer-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students in establishing Christian Found Clubs within public schools. Under her visionary leadership, the organization has established a strong and capable leadership team and has expanded its reach across multiple states. This strategic growth reflects Sherryl’s unwavering commitment to nurturing the spiritual and emotional well-being of young people nationwide.
Beyond her professional and philanthropic endeavors, Sherryl cherishes a fulfilling family life. She enjoys baking, knitting, traveling with her husband, and spending quality time with her nine grandchildren. Sherryl brings a wealth of experience, a heart for people, and a deep commitment to excellence in all she does. We are grateful to have her leadership and passion driving our mission forward!
Karla Pope
About Karla
From her youth on an Iowa farm, to her graduation from National School of Business in 1980, to the adventurous highs and lows of adulthood, Karla Pope has a long history of service throughout her life’s
journey.
In 1998, Karla started an Elementary School Moms In Prayer group and has continued with that ministry to this day: leading prayer groups, serving as Ministry Partnership liaison for conferences, sitting on the Donor Development Board, and currently serving as part of the Donor Engagement team. Jumping into the study of God’s Word brought Karla to Community Bible Study in 1998 as well.
It wasn’t long before she stepped into the role of Teaching Director for Teen Community Bible Study bringing the first of its kind into Arizona. As the classes quickly multiplied, her role shifted to Area Director. What a joy she found in being part of this exciting start up program and shepherding those who pour into the next generation! Her next step was into the role of Regional Director since multiple states had Teen CBS classes popping up. Karla was then blessed to serve as the National Teen CBS Director until 2016.
Her passion for prayer also brought her into a unique opportunity to help kickstart 24/7 prayer at Arizona State University through LOVEASU.
Personally, Karla loves serving at Church for the Nations, joyfully leading an altar prayer team! Her life is so very full with her family recently growing with marriages and eight grandchildren along the way. Such a blessing!
She is thrilled to join this board and help guide the Blessing Group ministry prayerfully into all our LORD desires.
Drex Pope
About Drex
Drex is an experienced and respected project management professional with a stellar reputation as an innovative and integrative leader with over 40 years of experience in the aerospace industry. Drex has held a variety leadership position with Honeywell and Parker Aerospace.
Drex is a committed and professing Christian attending Church for the Nations in Phoenix, Arizona. During his Christian service Drex has served as a Crown Financial counselor and in the usher ministry. He is married to Karla, and they reside in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have six boys and nine grandchildren.
Drex holds a Bachelor of Science and Master of Business Administration from Arizona State University, two-year Government Contract Management certificate from UCLA Extension, certified Project Management Professional (PMP).
Johnny Pearson
About Johnny
Johnny has been in ministry in some capacity for the past 25 years, and 17 of them spent at Believers Fellowship in Gig Harbor. He currently leads the staff, life groups, and family ministry. Johnny has a passion to partner with families to empower the next generation of disciples to follow Jesus wherever He calls them. That means training up the youth to be bold Jesus followers, and training up the parents to model it as well!
Johnny views the teen years as an incredibly important time where students can truly commit to a life-long decision to be a light to the world. Bringing found clubs into public schools are a way young Christians can fan into flame the gifts God has given them and encourage other Christians to walk in the light while bringing the Gospel to their peers. Seeing students from the past continue to grow and be lights to the world brings joy to
his heart. Being a part of planting a seed or watering a seed is special when you see God causing the growth.
Johnny and his wife Brooke have three children. Cece (14), Ruby (12), and Silas (10). Cece is an 8th grader and co-leader of the found club at her Middle School.
This family loves to serve, travel, and be present in the community they live in. Look for Johnny at any local coffee shop or in the woods hiking with his family.
Jennie Young
About Jennie
Meet Jennie Young, a loving wife and happy mom of 6. Since childhood, she has been actively involved in various organizations, each with its unique focus in the areas of her life’s mission: service in Faith Building, Music, and Youth Empowerment. As a young adult, Jennie embarked on a global journey in ‘Up With People,’ an international community service organization. Her experience instilled in her a deep sense of world citizenship and a commitment to making a positive impact. Inspired by her experiences, Jennie later served as a World Vision Child Ambassador, matching children in poverty all over the world with local sponsors to provide essential support for education, healthcare, and community development. This role fueled her passion for advocacy and social justice. Motivated by her faith and a desire to address poverty, she later co-founded AM1:27, a ministry dedicated to supporting families experiencing extreme poverty in Ethiopia. Locally, she has invested years of significant leadership and service to organizations such as Peninsula Youth Orchestra and Shelter for the Needy/Destinies Restored.
Outside of her ‘God first, family second, work third’ priorities, Jennie finds joy in hobbies such as baking, reading, and spending time with her Newfoundland dog. She has also served in the political arena as a Precinct Committee Officer with her local County Party for over 10 years. She loves supporting her husband in his Public Service and working on many election campaigns. Now, she eagerly embraces a new chapter of service as Secretary on the Board of Directors for the Blessing Group, where she envisions a future filled with love and compassion for all.