The Ministry Team is led by Dr. Michael and Ann Elliott, Pastors of Regency Christian Worship Center and founders of Touching Africa Ministries. The ministry team works with pastors, church leaders and local congregations to strengthen and encourage them in their personal lives and ministries. The team conducts annual community-wide ministry conferences; leadership training classes; marriage and family seminars; women's programs; music ministry and a Regional Pastors Conference.
The Medical Team is led by Dr. John and Dr. Jana Turns, founders of Doctors Giving Back. The medical team conducts free medical clinics; provides assistance to local physicians; works with local hospitals; provides medical cre to remote villages; provides medical care to pastors and church leaders; and conducts seminars on the fundamentals of nutrition and health issues. The medical team installs water purification units in remote villages and throughout the community. Each unit will yield one million gallons of 99.5% pure water before it needs to be replaced.
The Children & Youth Team is led by Aaron and Tiffany Lopez. The goal of this team is to teach valuable life lessons that will develop the character of the children. This team uses a wide range of activities for the children and youth of the community. They incorporate sports, games, illustrated teaching, music, clowns and puppets in their ministry outreach.
The Construction Team is led by Jon Wright. The construction team performs minor repairs for the local churches and hospital. Whether repairing the plumbing and addressing the lighting problems at the local hospital, or building chicken farms in the local community, this team is making a lasting impact in this region of Ethiopia.
