OUR TEAM

What is our goal in the long run?  To support the work of leaders and organizations of good faith and good will in the Dominican Republic for the social and spiritual renewal of children and families living in economically vulnerable places.

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Mario Luis Matos
Mario Luis Matos
Excecutive Director
Mario's passion is to encourage and mentor leaders who want to respond to God's call on their lives.
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Stephen Brauning​
Stephen Brauning​
Healthy Churches
His call has been to accompany the church in its development, with a main focus: that the church be authentically the church.
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Guillermo Yan
Guillermo Yan
Educating Leaders
His passion is to promote education from a Christ-centered perspective and encourage leaders.
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Yudi De La Rosa
Yudi De La Rosa
Operational manager
Yudi loves serving others and motivating them to never give up on a dream.
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Wendy Ortiz
Wendy Ortiz
Financial manager
Her passion for the proclamation of the kingdom in the different contexts of society.
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Franklin Peña
Franklin Peña
Volunteers/Projects
His passion is to show Jesus through service.
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Alejandro Tejada
Alejandro Tejada
Programs and Projects Coordinator
His passion is to serve and accompany others in the processes of life.
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Ramón M. Sosa
Ramón M. Sosa
Eclesia Leadership Network Coordinator
Ramón's desire is to be an instrument of change for the better, in the environment where God has called him to live.
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Elizabeth Joseph
Elizabeth Joseph
Communication Specialist
Always felt a strong call to ministry in the area of teaching , service, and great passion for the proclamation of the gospel.
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Jayly C. Arias
Jayly C. Arias
Administrative assistant
Her passion is working closely with the youth and adolescents of the congregation.
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Magadalena Luis
Magadalena Luis
Executive Assistant
I am always looking to learn new skills, take on additional responsibilities, and grow professionally.
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Norma Rene
Norma Rene
Education Liaison
She is passionate about serving in vulnerable contexts.
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Magalis Matos
Magalis Matos
Concierge
She is passionate about serving others and encouraging people to follow Christ.