JoAnne Mina was a charter partner of Faith Ministries World Outreach Center, Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband, Naphtali. She passed away July 30, 2007, at Menorah Medical Center after complications with cancer. She was the dear mother of Denise Capra, co-pastor at FMWOC, on leadership team of FMIN.

JoAnne was the owner of J. M. Neil & Associates, Inc., a staffing company that grew to hundreds of employees around the country. She was a successful entrepreneur, renowned for her business acumen. Her recognitions include: American Business Women's Association, National Association of Personnel Consultants, National Association of Temporary Services, Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, Women Impacting Public Policy, National Association of Women Business Owners, Women's Business Enterprise Professional, and in 1999, received the Small Business Person of the Year.

JoAnnne was recognized by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce as a Top 10 Business Leader in 2004 and also in 2007. In 2007 she was awarded the Dorothy M. Brothers Scholarship from the Women's Business Enterprise National Council.

From 1977 to 1985, JoAnne was the producer and executive coordinator of "Something Beautiful," a daily, nationally syndicated television talk show, shown on CBN, now the Family Channel.

She is survived by her husband, Naphtali Mina; daughters Denise Capra and husband Dennis; Colleen Ellis and husband Mark; son Brad Ross and wife Arasely. She leaves eight grandchildren: Neil Capra and wife Paola; Alison Capra-Moyer and husband Darren; Johnna, Mark II, Julia and Dakota Ellis; Anna and Bradford Ross Jr.; and great-grandchild Maliyah Arteaga-Capra of Chicago,Ill.

Services were held at Faith Ministries at 12222 Blue Ridge Extension, Grandview, Missouri, on August 1, 2007. Her family asks gifts be directed to a fund through Faith Ministries -"JoAnne Mina World Missions."

Denise Capra remembers her mother: "She was such a great woman. I have the greatest love, devotion, admiration and respect for her. She is reason that Dennis and I are serving God today! She faithfully prayed for us, and trusted Gods promises! She discipled us, modeled so many responsible qualities and has always been so supportive of us. She had so much wisdom from God and was a woman of faith. She was one of the most generous people I have ever met! I look forward to celebrating with her forever!"