Children of the Nations (COTN) is pleased to announce the appointment of Steve Bundy as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2026.

Steve Bundy brings nearly two decades of executive leadership experience in global nonprofit ministry, most recently serving as Senior Vice President at Joni and Friends. Throughout his tenure, he has led large-scale international operations while guiding organizational strategy, strengthening financial stewardship, and expanding programmatic impact to serve vulnerable populations around the world.

Steve during his ministry in Nepal.

In addition to his executive leadership experience, Steve has served as a missionary, pastor, and business leader, bringing a unique and holistic perspective to ministry leadership. He holds a BA in Theology and Missions, an MA in Organizational Leadership, and certificates of completion in executive education at Harvard University and the Stanford Institute for Non-Profit Management. These diverse experiences have shaped his ability to integrate spiritual leadership with operational excellence. His combined organizational, operational, and business acumen uniquely positions him to lead an international ministry such as Children of the Nations into its next season of growth and mission expansion.

COTN Board Chair, Dr. Mike Jungkeit, shared:
“Throughout our interaction with Steve Bundy in the search process, we felt the hand of the Lord calling him to the position of CEO at Children of the Nations. We saw confirmation after confirmation during the interview process that our criteria for the next CEO matched Steve’s calling to serve orphans and vulnerable children around the world.”

In response to his appointment, Steve Bundy stated:
“It is with deep humility and a profound sense of calling that I step into this role at Children of the Nations. My heart has long been aligned with serving vulnerable children globally, and I am honored to join a ministry so deeply committed to holistic, Christ-centered transformation. I look forward to partnering with the board, staff, and global partners to build on the strong foundation already in place, strengthening communities and expanding opportunities for children to experience hope, dignity, and the love of Jesus.”

The Board of Directors and senior leadership team are excited to welcome Steve and anticipate a future marked by continued growth, deepened impact, and faithful service to children and families worldwide.