Rev. Genesis Tinshu – Founder/Executive Director/Board Chair
Rev. Genesis Tinshu is the Founder and Executive Director of Ndamba.org, a Christian nonprofit dedicated to sharing God’s love through free soccer programs for children from lower-income homes. Originally from Cameroon, Genesis served as the Lead Pastor and Church Planter of Buea Community Church for over a decade, where he focused on disciple-making and community transformation through the gospel. While in Cameroon, he also founded Helps International (HINT), a nonprofit organization that used technology and humanitarian outreach to serve the needy in Cameroon and beyond.
After moving to the United States, Genesis later earned a Master of Theology (Th.M.) degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and completed a three-year pastoral residency at Lake Church in Arlington, Texas, where he honed his ministry and leadership skills.
Currently, Genesis serves as a Southern Baptist Church Planter in the Dallas–Fort Worth area, where he is leading efforts to establish Flourish Church, a new multicultural congregation committed to helping people find and follow Jesus Christ. He is also pursuing a Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
Through Ndamba.org, Genesis combines his passion for ministry, community development, and soccer to create a Christ-centered environment where children can grow in faith, character, and life skills.
Caleb Reyes – Vice President/Director of Fundraising & Development.
Caleb is a Christian family man. He accepted the Lord as a young man and calls Lake Church (in Arlington, TX) his home church. His desire to serve our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ has grown over the years and when he was invited to join Ndamba to share the Love of God through soccer he was happy and honored to accept. He completed his undergraduate studies at Texas A&M…so he is an Aggie! For his day job, he works in the Food Industry making delicious Snacks for all to enjoy.
Jimmy Hall – Treasurer & Director of Programs & Impact
Jimmy Hall began playing soccer at the age of 15 and quickly developed a deep love for the game, with aspirations of continuing his soccer journey at the collegiate level. While those plans ultimately changed, Jimmy believes God had a different path in mind—one that led him to pursue higher education and a lifelong commitment to service. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Business with a minor in Computer Information Systems, blending organizational leadership with technical expertise.
Despite stepping away from competitive soccer for a time, Jimmy’s passion for the beautiful game never faded. As an adult, he returned to the field playing in a Division 1 league in North Texas. After becoming a father, his focus naturally shifted toward youth development and mentorship. Jimmy has volunteered to coach youth soccer through the YMCA, Solar Academy, and now NDAMBA, where he is honored to help guide and support the next generation of players.
Jimmy is passionate about making soccer accessible, positive, and impactful for all families. He is grateful to be part of NDAMBA and is committed to helping others experience the joy, growth, and community that the game has brought to his own children and family.
Dr. Mauricio Vecino – Director of Soccer Development
Born and raised in Colombia, Mauricio started playing soccer at the age of 6 years old with the local soccer club Sport Boys. He also played for the city’s soccer team and for Rosario High school, representing them in local and state tournaments. He alternated between playing right forward striker and goalkeeper during his school years. At 16 years old, Mauricio decided to focus on goalkeeping and joined the sub-17 divisions of the city’s professional soccer team Atlético Bucaramanga and continued playing for several years.
Once in college studying medicine at Autónoma University of Bucaramanga , Mauricio put soccer on hold to prepare for his career as a medical doctor. He played recreationally when he could.
Mauricio moved to the United States in 2007 and now works as a clinical researcher for cancer patients at UT Southwestern Medical Center’s Moncrief Cancer Institute in Fort Worth. He is a goalkeeper coach for Victory Soccer Club West in Fort Worth and also a coach for NDamba, an organization that provides free access to soccer for low income youth. Mauricio serves as the treasurer for Ndamba. He currently plays as the goalkeeper for “Crusaders FC” a second division team in the open league in Fort Worth. Mauricio firmly believes that soccer should be free and accessible to all.
Dr. Vincent Enyioke – Secretary
Vincent is a minister of the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. He is a husband and father of three. Vincent enjoys family gatherings and research. He also loves to mentor young leaders. Vincent enjoys playing soccer and has some laurels to show for it. He is a church planter in the DFW. He serves as the Secretary of Ndamba.
Bayo Balogun –
Director of Marketing & Communications