Pastor Walt & Karen Troup arrived at A Place of Hope Africa Orphan and Child Rescue in November 2014, following God's calling on their lives to take the gospel to the nations. Every day, they care for the children by providing a safe place to stay, nourishing meals, and education at a private school, and, most importantly, by helping the children see and hear about the love of Jesus Christ.   The Troups also oversee Glorious God Baptist Church and Cornerstone Baptist Church in Opi, which Walt pastors and which were planted in 2016. In addition, the Troups operate Cornerstone Christian Academy Primary School and Cornerstone Christian College Secondary School in the village of Opi, providing a quality education to over 500 children.

Before arriving in the mission field, Pastor Walt served as an Executive Pastor in Fort Worth, Texas. Karen led mission teams around the world to places like El Salvador, Guatemala, and India.

Walt & Karen have four grown children and six grandchildren of their own. The Troup Family is sent by Temple Baptist Church in Fort Worth, TX, under the leadership of Pastor Doug Rife.