Capture the Nations

Our Story

Capture the Nations was founded by leaders who spent decades serving in cross-cultural ministry across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific.


Through these experiences we saw the deep need for leaders, women, and communities to receive meaningful support and encouragement.

Meet Our Team
  • Keisa Capers
    Co-Founder

    Raised and recently replanted in the Carolinas, Keisa Capers Co-founded Capture the Nations in 2022 after spending 22 years serving in international cross-cultural ministry in Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. Keisa believes in wholeheartedly investing herself in people—specifically, the women who desire to grow and develop, who are placed in her path. She sees the value in listening closely and brings a Professional Coach credential from the International Coaching Federation to the role, as well as a B.S. in Organizational Leadership & Management. Keisa’s heart extends beyond providing people with personal development tools. She has over 19 years of experience training others using adult learning principles, creating ripple effects across the nation. When not empowering others, she enjoys cooking international dishes, sitting by the ocean, and having a good cup of coffee.

  • Kathy Maurer
    Co-Founder

    Originally from Ohio (Go Bucks!) Kathy Co-founded Capture the Nations in 2022. She has always had the heart to develop others wherever she lands. Kathy started her local hometown expression of investing in others by helping to lead College & Career ministries in her church for 12 years and high school ministries for 6. In 2000, she began serving globally in cross-cultural missions, which has taken her to over 30 countries. She’s passionate about connecting people with God’s purposes. She loves to come alongside others, helping them fulfill their calling by tapping into her Professional Coach Certificate or even drawing from her B.A. in Counseling. Kathy never misses an opportunity to connect individuals for greater Kingdom impact. Kathy is a connoisseur of coffee and meeting strangers who quickly become friends. She enjoys traveling internationally, experiencing new cultures, the ocean, and bike riding.

What Drives Our Work
Walking Alongside People
We believe transformation happens through relationships and meaningful support.
Empowering Women
Creating spaces where women can grow, lead, and flourish.
Strengthening Leaders
Supporting cross-cultural workers and ministry leaders so they can thrive.
Global Impact

When leaders are strengthened, communities and nations are impacted.

Global Experience

Our founders bring more than 25 years of cross-cultural ministry experience, serving alongside leaders and communities across Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.


These experiences shape how we walk alongside individuals, teams, and organizations today.

Courage begins with identity not strategy. Identity comes before assignment.
— Sandy Day, missionary serving in Africa
Board of Directors
Capture the Nations is guided by a board of leaders who bring wisdom, experience, and spiritual discernment to the ministry.
  • Keisa Capers
    Board Chair
    Provides governance and strategic oversight for the ministry.
  • Kathy Maurer
    Financial Steward
    Supports financial stewardship and organizational accountability.
  • Wendy Benedetto
    Governance Officer
    Provides oversight to ensure strong governance, accountability, and alignment with the mission of Capture the Nations.
  • Michael Heath

    Officer
    Brings experience in nonprofit leadership and community development.
  • Mary Hoffman
    Prayer Leadership & Spiritual Care
    Provides spiritual covering for the ministry through prayer leadership, discernment, and faithful intercession.