Leadership Team
Executive Board of Directors
Tony Festa – President
Tony has been serving as a short term missionary in Ecuador since 2009. He is a former Sergeant in the Marine Corps, and he is trained in Continuing Witness Training (CWT), Evangelism Explosion (EE), The Way of the Master, FAITH Evangelism, and he also attended IMB Missions College in VA. God has used his gift in evangelism to impact many lives for the kingdom, locally and internationally.
Gabriel and Sharlene Tew – Vice President & Secretary
He has been a church planter, pastor, healthcare administrator, and is currently the Vice President and Executive Director of Christian Recovery Houses. Gabriel and his wife Sharlene, pictured here together, have six children, all grown and each one living in a separate state. So their favorite pastime is visiting their children all over the country.
Sharlene is the Broker in Charge of G. Wilson Realty; years of serving and leading church and parachurch ministries.
Sherrie Pruitt – Treasurer
Sherrie loves God, her family, church family and serving in missions. Sherrie and her husband, Larry, have been married for 20 years and have a beautiful blended family of one son, 4 daughters, and 8 grandchildren. Each is truly a blessing and we love to host them in our southeastern NC home or traveling to see them on their home turf. (Hawaii is calling, and I must go.)
Sherrie holds a Bachelor’s degrees from UNC-Wilmington and Rollins College, and a MBA from UNC-W. She spent most of her career in Manufacturing Accounting, on staff at several multinational manufacturers. She has served as Financial Administrator in her church, lead Women’s Ministry, taught Sunday School to the littles, and led Bible studies over the last 14 years. She is passionate about teaching women how to be image bearers in their families and communities.
Sherrie has served on three different missions trips to the Dominican Republic and twice to Ecuador. On the first trip to Ecuador, in 2023, she was bestowed the mission name of “Care Bear” for her care for everyone on the team. Sherrie is looking forward to returning to Ecuador in October 2025.
Sherrie is serious about accuracy and open accountability in the keeping of financial records, especially in the not-for-profit sector.
Willy Pascua – Member at Large
Willy’s life transformed in 2021 with his salvation, igniting a fervent passion for God. Actively involved in his local church, he has since dedicated himself to various ministries. His commitment to spreading the Gospel led him to a mission trip to Ecuador in 2023, deepening his dedication to Christian service. Willy’s heart for ministry is evident in his eagerness to share God’s Word and support other Christian men in their faith journeys, aspiring to grow as a spiritual leader. Additionally, he embraces the call to evangelize, seeing his mission as “fishing for men.” Integral to his spiritual life is his role as a devoted husband and father, where he views his family responsibilities not as separate but as a central part of his spiritual journey, embodying and extending his faith in his daily life.
