William (Genesis) Wanyende is a passionate missionary, leader, and visionary with over a decade of hands-on experience serving vulnerable communities across Africa and beyond. Born in Kenya and raised in Uganda, Genesis has devoted his life to bringing the hope of Jesus Christ to the hurting, the forgotten, and the unreached.

In 2018, after years of ministry among war-affected communities in  countries like South Sudan, the DRC, he launched 5&2 Foundation Ministries—an initiative birthed out of faith, with a heart to rescue, disciple, and empower orphaned and at-risk children, to empower and disciple pastors and families as well. What began with a handful of children has now grown into a thriving orphanage and Christian school, providing food, shelter, education, and the love of Christ to over 130 children and hundreds of Pastors.

Genesis is a trained leader in trauma healing, evangelism, and cross-cultural missions. He is fluent in several languages, enabling him to connect deeply across regions and cultures. His mission has taken him from remote villages in Africa to countries across the world, from leading outreaches to training future missionaries all over the world.

He believes that every child and adult has a God-given purpose, and with the right care, love, and opportunity, they can rise above their past and impact the world.

Nick and his wife Julie have been married for 21 years. They live in Redlands, CA and have 4 kids (17, 15, 11, 9) who love to play board and card games, hike, play sports, watch movies, and spend time eating and telling stories together. Nick served as a youth and associate minister for 14 yrs before becoming a leadership coach and regional minister. And then, in 2022 he founded a ministry called “HIVE”, seeking to connect and encourage Christian leaders in the Inland Empire (SoCal).