Meet The Team

Committed to the Cause

Since our founding in 2018, Samuel Ministries has developed and grown in a positive direction. We are very proud of the diversity of our team, and their ability to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our success. Find out more about some of our team members below.

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SALIM

Co-Founder & Executive Director

As Co-Founder and Executive Director of Samuel Ministries and a former Muslim, Salim has a experience in cross-cultural ministry. Salim has worked with Refugees in the Middle East.

Salim is passionate about sharing the love of Jesus with Muslims. Salim is dedicated to transforming lives and communities with the love of Jesus Christ. Salim wants to build productive relationships with the local Muslim Community by engaging in cross cultural community outreach. Salim mobilizes believers and equips churches to reach Muslims.

Salim is passionate about telling the story of how God is at work through Samuel Ministries. He has a passion and desire to equip Christians and give them the necessary tools to approach Muslims and be able to answer their objections and questions and ultimately lead them to Jesus.

SUE ELLEN

Director of Communications

As Director of Communications, Sue Ellen engages people from all walks of life to the mission and vision of Samuel Ministries. Sue Ellen oversees and manages Samuel Ministries’ newsletter, marketing and communications.

A native Texan and passionate about sharing Jesus to the lost, Sue Ellen was raised as a Christian since birth. Sue Ellen accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior and got baptized at the age of sixteen. However, Sue Ellen became a true follower of Jesus when she rededicated her life to the Lord in 2006.

Sue Ellen worked as a Registered Nurse in the Medical Surgical Unit at Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital and Houston Methodist West Hospital taking care of post surgical patients.

SALEEM

Director of Operations, Outreach & Mobilization

Saleem holds a bachelor's degree in Finance & Business Management. Prior to joining Samuel Ministries, he worked for a regional CPA firm as a Senior Auditor. He has extensive experience in disaster management, grant and public assistance programs. Saleem earned his Master of Theological Studies (MTS) degree from Southwestern Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, TX.

He has worked with refugees in Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Middle East and Europe.

Saleem serves as the Director of Operations, Outreach, and Mobilization at Samuel Ministries, where he bridges the gap between organizational stewardship and mission-driven service. With his educational background in finance, business management and theology, he unites rigorous financial oversight—including administration, donor development, and HR—with a deep commitment to the organization's core mission.