Mark Smith is the CEO/Founder of Hope for Burkina Faso Ministries. Mark has a passion for the local Church and international missions. He has traveled and ministered the Gospel in Syria, Mexico, Honduras, Bogota, Israel, Egypt, India, Ghana and Burkina Faso. Since 2001, Mark has been the lead Pastor of Abundant Life Church in Cumming, Georgia. He loves to encourage the body of Christ to get outside the church and to live their faith in a real an authentic way and make a difference in our world. Mark has been married to his wife, Lequita, since 1983. They have 2 children and one daughter in law -Jay and Madison Smith and daughter Maggie. All of their family loves Jesus and are actively involved with this ministry in Burkina Faso.


    I am Faiti Yeri Dibloni. I am a believer in Jesus Christ and I was born on January 1, 1982 in Gaoua Burkina Faso. I graduated high school in Burkina Faso. In 2011, I moved to Ghana to attend the Ghana Institute of language in Kamasi. In 2014, I received the high national diploma and bilingual secretary where I studied English. God was preparing me for my purpose. While I was in Ghana, I met Pastor Sammy Odarno and attended his church. I moved back to Burkina Faso in 2014 and went to work for a local contractor as his secretary. In May 2016, I met Pastor Mark Smith who came to our country with Pastor Sammy. Pastor Mark shared his vision for my country and I knew in my heart this was a part of my destiny. Before Pastor Mark left to go back to USA, he ask me to come and help him start this great work. In 2017, I graduated from College of Burkina Faso with a degree in Project management. As President and Cordinator, I now oversee all of the work for the ministry we are doing in Burkina Faso. I am so happy God has allowed me to use my gifts and be apart of this vision in bringing education and the Gospel to my Country.