Lead Church Planter
Image of Christ Church
February 7
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About My Family
I married Tenaye Gadisa in 1999, and God blessed us with two children. Our son, Tinsae, was born on September 23, 2001, and our daughter, Mistre, was born on January 23, 2007. As a family, we are serving God together, and He has blessed our family and marriage.
Today my wife and two children are living in Ethiopia. I have not seen them for the past six years, and I am hopefully praying to God for His help in reuniting us.
Today my wife and two children are living in Ethiopia. I have not seen them for the past six years, and I am hopefully praying to God for His help in reuniting us.
About My Church Plant
I was in ministry for about 25 years. When I was in Ethiopia, I was involved in different church ministries: singing, playing music, preaching, Bible audio recordings in two Ethiopian languages (Oromo and Amharic), radio broadcasting ministry, giving training for different church ministry teams and teaching in Bible college. After I came to the U.S. in June 2013, I became involved in different church ministries.
Currently, I am praying and working to start a church in the Washington, D.C., metro area in downtown Silver Spring, Md. The Ethiopian population in the D.C. metro area is about 400,000. This shows many churches need to be planted to win this many people to Christ.
Currently, I am praying and working to start a church in the Washington, D.C., metro area in downtown Silver Spring, Md. The Ethiopian population in the D.C. metro area is about 400,000. This shows many churches need to be planted to win this many people to Christ.
NAMB Church Planting
Demonstrated Christian character is essential for missionaries and chaplains to gain credibility and build community. A missionary is a person who, in response to God's call and gifting, leaves his or her comfort zone and crosses cultural, geographic or other barriers to proclaim the gospel and live out a Christian witness in obedience to the Great Commission. The North American Mission Board supports missionaries serving across the United States, Canada and their territories. Churches are the missionary incubators and sending centers for missionaries through the Southern Baptist Convention. Missionaries serve in a variety of settings and face tremendous challenges. But the rewards are tremendous and life-changing. Missionaries have the privilege to represent their church and their Father in sharing the gospel as the primary focus of their activity. If you are interested in pursuing next steps as a potential missionary or chaplain from your church, explore the possibilities at namb.net/send-me.
