TEKLEHAIMANOT, Avishalom(Senior Pastor and Director of Humanitarian Aid, Tents of Mercy Congregation) Avishalom Teklehaimanot was born and raised in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia, God placed practical compassion on his heart at a young age when he was exposed to the poor and needy of his city, and he always longed to make a difference.
At the age of 17, Avishalom left behind his birthplace and close family and made Aliyah to Israel. As a young student in a new country, Avi began a spiritual journey to find God, his identity, and purpose in life. This journey led him eventually to find salvation in Yeshua (Jesus).
Avi studied social work and served in many community work arenas. In 2014 he felt called to be in full time ministry at Tents of Mercy Congregation in Kiryat Yam, a town just north of Haifa. He now serves as the senior leader and directs its citywide humanitarian aid outreach.
Avi and his wife, Hannah, have been married for 24 years and have four children. Together they carry a burden to see a truly diverse yet indigenous community be a light to the surrounding area, bringing Yeshua's compassion and salvation to their people.
Tents of Mercy:
https://www.tentsofmercy.org
Learn more about Gather The Nations:
https://gatherthenations.org
Learn more about our hosts:
Joshua Aaron:
https://joshuaaaron.tv
Aaron Shust:
https://aaronshust.com
https://landofzion.org
Theme song: “Mountain of the Lord (Gather Remix)”
Produced by Sam Hart.
Cover Art: Sam Hart.
https://samhartmusic.com/
Produced by: Corey Kizer
