Deborah Mossgrove
Deborah Mossgrove, a passionate Christ-follower, has come to her work with Teach Tamagalie, following thirty years of parenting five children, eight years of serving as a missionary in England, and most recently, working with the Aspire/GED Program of Stark County.
In addition to helping adult students complete their high school education, Deborah loves to sing and lift her voice in worship, something she is grateful to be doing with the worship team at the community church she and her husband Dan attend in Massillon, Ohio.
Deborah is thrilled to share her love for Jesus with all whom she meets, and tirelessly serve the people of Tamagalie, Sierra Leone, West Africa.
Edward Harris
Edward is passionate about helping others to make them "fishers of people [men]", right where they are in life. While an undergraduate in college, he put Jesus Christ's teachings into motion in his life by working alongside homeless families in the Sacramento area to build homes, while a member of the Habitat for Humanity Site Selection Committee.
After earning a Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering and relocating to Southern California. Edward helped to feed and provide for the needs of homeless men and women in downtown Los Angeles (Pedro and 6th St), while evangelizing through reading the Word of God and sharing the Gospel as a member of a street ministry organized through members of Cornerstone Community Church in Simi Valley.
In 2008 Edward relocated his family to Oregon, as part of a church plant. His family served multiple churches by feeding members through serving meals and teaching the Word of God from the Holy Bible.
Edward continues to serve as a mentor at his work and a High School varsity football coach in his community. He enjoys seeing the spiritual growth and development of young people and students as they mature and realize their purpose and calling from God.
Now, he is excited to be a part of the Teach Tamagalie family and board to help educate and share the love of Christ with the people of Tamagalie and surrounding villages within the nation of area in Sierra Leone Africa.
Jerry McCoy
Jerry McCoy recently joined the Teach Tamagalie board of directors as Treasurer. He also serves as a director for another non-profit organization supporting Christian ministries in the small European country of Luxembourg.
Jerry met Jesus at the young age of 13 and has been a growing disciple ever since. He has always been very active in his local church serving in many different ways and positions. Primary spiritual gifts include administration, wisdom and giving.
Jerry is blessed to have been married for 39 years, has 4 children and 2 grandchildren which bring joy to his heart.
Jerry was blessed to retire a little early following a 33 year career at the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company. He held a variety of technical and global leadership roles in the field of Information Technology which included a 3 year assignment in Luxembourg.
Jerry is excited to bring his administrative focus to the Teach Tamagalie team and see what God will do in the village of Tamagalie!
Rick & Kim Rogers
Rick and Kim Rogers have recently joined the Teach Tamagalie board, bringing with them a wealth of ministry experience, and a passion to share their faith in the Lord’s harvest fields.
Rick has had the pleasure of serving on the mission fields of Ghana, West Africa where he took part in evangelism to the unreached tribes of northern Ghana, and saw miracles as they prayed for the sick. Along with evangelism, Rick was on a team that oversaw the construction of buildings and the installation of a well in northern Ghana. HIs expertise in building was very helpful in overseeing these projects.
Kim, is a registered nurse, a skilled worship leader, and powerful prayer warrior. She has also experienced ministry in Ghana, as she took part in evangelism and leading worship. She is thrilled to once again be involved in Africa, this time in the nation of Sierra Leone.
Rick and Kim have been married for 35 years, and have four married children and 8 grand children. They share a passion for local outreach as well as missions to the nations, and together they will diligently pray for and serve the people of Tamagalie, Sierra Leone, West Africa.
Dr. Scott N. Warner
Scott Warner recently joined the Teach Tamagalie board bringing a focus on leadership, management, and development to the team.
Scott is a graduate of Ohio State University and has a doctoral degree in Business Management. Currently, he is a professor at Northwood University in Midland, Michigan where his passion is to train the next generation of principled, ethical, and compassionate leaders.
Scott committed his life to the Lord when he was fourteen years old and is a practicing Roman Catholic Christian. The scripture that inspires his life is Galatians 5:13, “through love serve one another.”
He is married to his wife Melissa of 32 years and enjoys spending time with his son Ashton. He has two deceased children, Pvt. Heath Warner and Chandler N. Warner.