Sean and Hanna McHugh
Regional Business Manager
Serving the Lord in Eurasia
Bio
Sean and Hanna McHugh serve the Lord as missionaries through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Eurasia, based in Brașov, Romania. As regional business manager, Sean works closely with the regional director to manage the financial and business affairs of the LCMS in Eurasia. These duties include providing behind-the-scenes support for LCMS missionaries, as well as creating, implementing and managing programs, projects and systems that improve organizational capability and efficiency.
Sean is from St. Louis, Mo., and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, Mo., is the family’s home congregation. Sean has a bachelor’s degree in engineering from the University of Missouri—Rolla in Rolla, Mo. He began his career as an engineer before transitioning to operations management and finally to domestic and international logistics. He is knowledgeable about global trade compliance, regulatory affairs, warehousing and distribution strategies, as well as developing and mentoring new leaders.
Hanna is originally from China, and she has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Xian Jiaotong University in Xian, China, and a master’s degree in statistics from the University of Texas at Austin. After moving to St. Louis, she worked as a data analyst.
Hanna was raised as an atheist but was curious about religion. She eventually became Lutheran after a friend shared the Gospel and prayed with her during a difficult time. Hanna later introduced Sean, who was raised Catholic, to the Lutheran church, where he found answers to many of his questions. In January 2025, the McHughs attended a marriage retreat sponsored by St. Paul’s, which ignited their desire to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with others.
Prayers
Pray for Sean and Hanna as they serve in Romania. Ask God to give them comfort, strength and guidance as they transition to a new location, language and culture. Give thanks to God that Sean and Hanna are serving His people in Eurasia.
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Additional Information
- Birthday:
Sean — July 23
Hanna — Nov. 5
- Anniversary: July 16
- Home District: Missouri
Partner with us
Giving Online: You can partner with the LCMS by making an online gift restricted in use to the support of the McHUGH FAMILY.
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Giving by Check: You can also make a donation towards their ministry by check.
Mail your check, made payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and designated with his last name, to:
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
P.O. Box 66861
St. Louis, MO 63166-6861
(Or call
888-930-4438 to speak with someone.)