Lea Haisch founder of ATC
Lea is the mother of 3 birth children and numerous foster children. She works a full-time job with developmentally disabled adults, a job she has been with for 23 years. Lea first connected with Pastor Matthew's ministry and the Good Shepherds Children's Home in January of 2006. Her heart is to see God bring provision to them, to better equip them to take the gospel to the lost, to help build an orphanage for the children, to see that the children receive an education, and to help teach the widows and lepers ways to sustain themselves. Answer the Call was birthed out of this love for her India family, as well as the nations. It is her way of allowing God to use one ordinary person to make a difference in the world.
Pastor Matthew Raju and his wife Hanna
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Pastor Matthew and his wife Hanna have been in ministry for many years. They have 2 sons and a daughter, all of whom are in ministry within their own neighborhoods, as well as being a vital part Good Shepherds ministry. They care for many area orphans, semi orphans, and street children in their region. In addition to the children's care they have a widow and leper ministry as well as an outreach and partnership with area pastors and the unreached people in India.
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Darla VanZuidam,
Vice-President
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Darla comes with years of experience in office administration most recently working for the local Young Life ministry as their Administrative Assistant. Darla was raised in a small tight knit Christian community where she was introduced to the love of Christ and to the mission field, especially to youth. She has 25 years of experience of working with youth ministry in various capacities but her passion is counseling and ministering to women. She shares the vision of ATC, has traveled to India and plans to join the team to Nepal in November 2015. |
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Team India is a group of women who had a call on their heart to go to India and minister the love of God. They have many gifts collectively, and were the first full team to travel to India in 2012. |
Grant & Michelle
(Missionaries)
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Grant and Michelle. They have both received professional Biblical and Cross-cultural training from Bethany College of Missions in Minneapolis, MN, and have spent several years in Thailand. Michelle went to India in 2010 and has established a lasting friendship with Pastor Matthew, his family and ministry. They have a heart for thailand and Inida and will be returning in the future.
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Ladies of DCC
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The Ladies Bible Study from Dove Christian Center have sent support and encouragement to the India Sewing Center from the very beginning of this ministry. They have bought several of the sewing machines. The ladies now support the sewing center, by sending monthly support to pay a wage for the teacher, as well as provide fabric for the students. Together they have sent Christmas presents, financial support and even letters as they are continue to build a relationship with their sisters in India.
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Brent and Tani Parker the pastors of Destiny Foursquare Church have come along side of ATC to endorse Team India. Lea has had a relationship with the Parkers for 21 years and they share, encourage and believe in the call God has placed in this ministry.
Link to Destiny4Square.org |