Author Archives: ITeams
New Pricing – Songs for the Oppressed Volume 1
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Food Needed for Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi
Food rations at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi are extremely short.
Shawn Christopher joins International Teams to help build Community of Artists
International Teams is pleased to welcome Shawn Christopher to the role of Community of Artists Coordinator of Musicians. “I couldn’t be more excited to have Shawn join our organization. She brings a contagious passion about how music can tell the story of International Teams and the oppressed people we serve,” states President and CEO Scott Olson. Scott’s dream of creating a Community of Artists (COA) and Shawn’s passion to mentor musicians provides a perfect synergy stepping into the future. Shawn’s musical history can be traced back to Chicago in 1982 when she recorded a single for Larc Records. Career highlights include touring worldwide with Chaka Khan, being featured with Meli’sa …
Jennifer Polanco joins International Teams as Member Care Coordinator
We are pleased to announce that Jennifer Polanco has joined International Teams in the role of Member Care Coordinator. Jennifer loves how this organization values working in teams and forming long-term partnerships on behalf of the poor, the slave, and the blind. She sees God’s hand clearly in preparing her for and leading her to this new role. Jennifer received a degree in Youth Ministry from Judson College and a Masters Degree in Counseling from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. For the past nine years, Jennifer and her husband, Josh, served as pastors with the Salvation Army on the south side of Chicago. She loved utilizing her counseling and teaching gifts …
Rachel Fabian joins International Teams
Rachel Fabian has joined International Teams as a Mobilizer. She is quite excited to use her skills and gifts to be a part of what God is doing around the world. Rachel appreciates the focus of this organization to bring hope to the oppressed by serving the poor, the slave, and the blind. During high school, Rachel experienced her first short term ministry opportunity in Venezuela. This glimpse into another culture sparked her love of diverse cultures and ethnicities. She realized that ‘God is the God of the whole world’ in a very vivid way. Rachel majored in Christian Education and Ministry at Wheaton College and continued to expand her …
Sarah Miller named US Area Leader for International Teams USA
International Teams is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Miller to the US Area Leader role. She will serve in this role under the leadership of Anthony Jones, Vice President of Ministry Development. As US Area Leader, Sarah will oversee current ministry teams based in the US as well as identify new ministry opportunities in the US context. Sarah has served full-time with International Teams for over twenty years in various capacities; as team member, team leader, refugee global team member, and most recently as team leader for the Minneapolis Refugee Ministry Team. Miller says, “I’ve often been challenged and encouraged by the passion and dedication of our US-based …
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Lynda Goeringer returns to International Teams as Assistant to the President
Lynda Goeringer has returned to International Teams as Administrative Assistant to President Scott Olson. Goeringer expresses excitement to rejoin the staff, and is overwhelmed at God’s perfect timing. She’s excited to connect with people whose lives and communities are being transformed by the power of God. Engaging her heart to minister to people, and the skills God gave her, she’s eager to have a role in bringing people together to help the oppressed. Goeringer is a graduate of Judson University. She attends Calvary Chapel in Elk Grove Village, IL. She loves spending time with her family and playing with her two cats, Newman and Kramer. In her spare time, she …
Lina Miller assumes new role in Ministry Development for International Teams
After nine years serving in Member Care, Lina Miller is transitioning from Human Resources to Ministry Development. She has been an integral part of the HR team and has served with great dedication. Over the years, she has met with and encouraged many ITeams workers during training, at conferences, over Skype and via e-mail. Lina joins the new Ministry Development department and the transition will be complete January 3. She will be working closely with Anthony Jones as his assistant. She will remain connected with our teams but from a different vantage point. Her new role will enable her to have closer contact with Area Leaders and Team Leaders, and …
After Thanksgiving
Whether you avoid the frenzy of after-Thanksgiving sales or enjoy it, you can make a difference…







