Kate Carver, COO & Pastor Jason Carver, CEO
Limbe, Malawi
Pastor Jason Carver
President and Chief Executive Officer
Most of Pastor Jason’s life has been spent in service to others. Before receiving God’s call into ministry, much of his professional career was spent working with children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pastor Jason attended seminary at Regent University’s School of Divinity where he earned his Master of Divinity degree with a concentration in Christian Theology. He was ordained by his home church, Christ Community Church of Augusta, West Virginia. After pastoring at Union Rescue Mission of Western Maryland for nearly two years, God gave Pastor Jason and Kate His vision for Ephratha House while serving on a short-term missions trip in Malawi, Africa. In addition to his work with Ephratha House, Pastor Jason is currently pursuing his PhD in Practical Theology at Liberty University’s Rawlings School of Divinity with a dissertation emphasis on Johannine soteriology in the context of southeastern Africa.
Kate Carver
Chief Operations Officer
From raising two beautiful children to her work in missions and healthcare, God has given Kate a heart of mercy that has touched countless lives. As a Registered Nurse, Kate worked in pediatrics before feeling the call to go further into medicine. She has subsequently earned her Master of Science in Nursing and Doctor of Nursing Practice degrees in Women’s Health. Kate is currently an Assistant Professor of Nursing at St. Francis University as well as a Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner at a women’s health clinic. In order to better serve the communities to which she is called through Ephratha House, Kate is also pursuing a Family Nurse Practitioner post-graduate certificate.
International Board of Directors
Thandiwe Chikufenji
Member, International Board of Directors
A compassionate and dedicated professional, Ms. Chikufenji has more than twenty years of experience in orphan services, caring for the vulnerable children of Malawi. Thandie's heart is to serve God in all she does, that many would come to know Jesus as their Savior. Her exceptional leadership, expertise, unwavering faith in God and commitment to the wellbeing of the children of Malawi make it an absolute honor to have her on our Board.
Thandiwe Chikufenji
Mapanga, Malawi
Pastor Jaison James
Member, International Board of Directors
Pastor Jaison knows firsthand what it is like to be an orphaned child in Malawi. Both of his parents had passed away, leaving him to fend for himself as a young child. He knows what it is like to be cold and hungry; he also knows what it is like for the hand of God to pull him out of that. Jaison is a devoted pastor, husband, and father with a longstanding passion for serving orphans and vulnerable children. Over the years, his compassionate ministry has touched the lives of many in Malawi, offering spiritual guidance, emotional support, and practical assistance to those in need. His experience in ministry combined with his heartfelt dedication to the children of Malawi make him an invaluable asset to this ministry. Known for his generous spirit, Pastor Jaison is a beacon of hope and love in his community and it is an absolute honor to have him on our Board.
Pastor Jaison James
Mapanga, Malawi
Larry Lee
Member, International Board of Directors
Larry has been involved with African missions for 25 years and has a burden for the children there, especially those who have been orphaned. A Vietnam Veteran, former business owner, and independent contractor, Larry brings decades of wisdom and experience to Ephratha House to benefit the individuals we serve.
Larry Lee
Limbe, Malawi
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