our team
MEET OUR PRESIDENT & CEO
I'm Kodjo Yelou. I now live in the United States, but I was born in Togo, West Africa.
I hold a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling from Lincoln Christian University, a Master of Pastoral Counseling from MBC, and a Master of American Literature from the University of Lome.
I am a board-certified chaplain with the Board of Chaplaincy Certification, Incorporated (BCCI), an associate of the Association of Professional Chaplains.
I am a current US Army Chaplain, and staff Chaplain at OSF Saint Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL, and currently working on my Doctorate.
Before becoming a Chaplain, I served in many capacities in the church, from youth ministry to senior ministry. I served as an Associate Pastor, and care Pastor, preached, taught, and led worship services.
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"I have seen children struggling to make ends meet. I choose to devote my time, money, and networks to Faithway International Rescue Ministry in order to make a difference in the lives of children." - Kodjo
OUR TEAM
MEET THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Emeric is currently a Seminarian B.Th.> M.Div. Candidate, at Theos Seminary est. in 2020 as the graduate arm of the Theos.U Network System a Renowned hybrid Non-Denominational Bible College and Graduate School with Locations in Canada, and the UK Stationed within the US.
He Studied Social-Emotional Learning at the University of Roosevelt; and holds a V.A.S Degree in Professional Graphic Design from Ashworth College in Atlanta GA.
He currently works in education, as a Licensed Associate Educator and Certified Social and Emotional Learning professional in a cross-spectrum field between education, Intervention and school counseling.
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“I have a passion and commitment to love those of which this world has inadvertently cast aside and forgotten. For me that begins with allowing Christ’s love to flow through me, in such away; these children are given the opportunity to experience the love of Jesus through faithful charity; not merely in spirit, but in truth with action. How will you join us in our efforts?" - Emeric
CORE VALUES
WHAT ARE OUR CORE VALUES:
Our core values are the driving principles behind everything we say and do, giving guidance to our future decisions and goals.
· Christ-Centered
We value our faith in God, and it is the foundation on which we build our ministry. (II Cor. 5:17)
· Serving
We value serving God by faithfully using our gifts to further His Kingdom for the purpose of building up the body of Christ and transforming our communities.
· Compassion
We are commanded to love our God and our neighbors; we aim to meet people where they are with love, dignity, and support. (Mark 12:30-31)
· Prayer
We value the importance and the power of prayer. We know that all our strength and hope come from the Lord. Prayer connects us to God and empowers us to accomplish His will on earth.
· Stewardship
We value accountability of our financial resources, the focused contributions of our team and outcomes in our programs with the same level off commitment and care that we would have for our own resources. (Luke 16:10-12)
· Sustainability
We value a creative and diverse resource generation that sustains our team, programs, and partnerships. (Proverbs 27:23-24; Luke 14:28)
· Courage
We value approachable, accountable, and catalytic leadership – that inspires others to serve the homeless, poor, and addicted in our community – with innovation and appropriate risk-taking. (II Thess. 3:13)
· Integrity
We value honesty, transparency, full disclosure and the ability to fulfill our commitments.
· Partnership
We value collaboration within our team and with others to impact our community. (Eccl. 4:9)
· Impact
We support efforts that have clearly defined objectives and measurable outcomes that address community needs.
