Meet the Team
Our Dedicated team of Staff and Directors worldwide consists of professionals and entrepreneurs who are all tentmakers in their sphere of influence.
Elizabeth Strauss
DIRECTOR OF TENT SOUTH AFRICA & RESOURCE MANAGER TENT INT.
"Let's do it!" is probably my most used phrase. The key is in planning and resource management for project needs. When God is my co-worker, I marvel at how He prepares and connects people across countries and years. I believe that it is by God's design that I am often in that moment when it all aligns and we can collaborate to complete a project.
An interesting fact about my family is that we are the most social, antisocial family alive; despite claiming not to like people, we always have visitors.
Gustavo Borges
DIRECTOR OF TENT BRAZIL & STRATEGIC MANAGER TENT INT.
I'm a Software Project Manager and an entrepreneur. What excites me the most about working with Tent is the opportunity to show all Christians that sharing the gospel can be simple and fun.
A unique activity that might surprise you is that I make sourdough bread almost every day for my family's breakfast. It's a special way to start our day.
Jeremie Salifou Chekarao
DIRECTOR OF TENT NIGER
I serve as a local church pastor, and president of the International Evangelical churches in Niger Republic.
Tent excites me because it does not work under any denomination.
We can serve God in any job we do.
I am excited when talking to unbelievers about salvation.
Kristoffer Haaland
DIRECTOR OF TENT NORWAY
I work as the director for Tent Norway and am as home staying dad.
The most exciting part about working in Tent is meeting people who are eager to go on missions and be a part of their Journey. I also love the fellowship we have in the Tent community worldwide.
I have an entertainer hidden inside that can pop out on various occasions.
Kuku Lloyd
DIRECTOR OF TENT LIBERIA
I serve as an HR COORDINATOR at the Liberian Senate. I work because it's God's will for us to work, and work is a unique way of also serving others.
Tent making excites me about TENT! learning how to serve God through my work excites me the more.
I am forceful and reliable. never give up. I believe when something needs to be done, it should just be done the right way.
Once am heading something, everyone who knows me gonna tell you, "she can do it, and she will".
Maressa Ribeiro
DIRECTOR OF GO AHEAD
I work as an HR manager at an IT company in Southeast Asia.
I am excited about Tent because it equips, mentors, and mobilizes Christian professionals to serve God globally.
People are often surprised to learn that I love artistic expression like singing, dancing, acting in plays, or even hosting a TV show, and I dream of pursuing it professionally one day.
Mirka Peña
DIRECTOR OF TENT DOMINICANA
I am a family therapist and psychologist, dedicated to supporting parents, children, and adolescents as they navigate their most challenging emotional conflicts. My goal is to provide practical strategies that foster emotional stability and promote healthy, thriving families. I am also a facilitator of conferences and workshops tailored to various groups.
I strive each day to live by and cultivate strong values.
Many people are surprised when I mention that I don’t use social media. I’ve never created an account and have never felt the need to.
Phil Sandahl
DIRECTOR OF TENT UNITED STATES
I am the Tent-USA director for our activities in North America.
For me the most exciting part is when people I am working with have an Ah Ha moment when they realize God has a special calling for them and it requires them to do the things they already love to do in their work.
I enjoy outdoor activities and playing table games.
Praise Mark
Project manager COMMUNICATIONS AND CONTENT MANAGER
I am a project manager, passionate about delivering excellent work.
The beauty of work and faith excites me about Tent. I am the one connecting all the tentmakers within our network worldwide.
I enjoy writing and reviewing all content from Tent. Connecting the stories from our tentmakers to inspire new tentmakers brings me great joy!
Steinar Opheim
CEO TENT INTERNATIONAL
While in high school, I felt God’s calling to bring the gospel to places where few people know Jesus. This calling has followed me my entire life. First, I was allowed to live it out as a young athlete. Later, my wife and I went to work in Central Asia. While there, we received the call to start Tent as a resource centre for professionals, businesspeople, and students. I firmly believe these are key groups God will use to make the gospel known worldwide.
I am still an athlete by heart and enjoy running in the Norwegian mountains.
Dr. Victor Agbonkpolor
DIRECTOR OF TENT NIGERIA
I am Director of Tent Nigeria and Principal Medical Officer at the University of Benin. I care for the health and well-being of students, staff, and their families.
What excites me about Tent is realizing that my work as a doctor is a way to serve God and make a difference, giving me a deeper sense of purpose.
I’m also passionate about business, running small ventures to tackle unemployment and serve God practically. As a business coach, I help others grow their businesses with a focus on serving both God and people.
For me, combining faith, work, and impact is what drives me every day.
Vivi Meneghin
DIRECTOR OF MENTORING TENT INTERNATIONAL
I work as a procurement Executive for a Brazilian organization. But I also volunteer as a cross-cultural facilitator offering training and coaching for people who are living abroad. On top of that I am the leader of worship group at my church.
What I love about being part of Tent is that I get to meet and work with people from different cultures and backgrounds who share the same love and passion for Christ and His Kingdom.
I discovered that I was a Tent Maker while recording for a Brazilian Podcast called irmaos.com. I never thought of myself as a tentmaker, but it made complete sense after they told me that I had all the characteristics of one. And this is also how I found Tent... or how Tent found me.