THE KINGDOM LOOKS LIKE FAMILY
Their Story
Errol (Johnny) and Teresa Sharpe have been married for 40 years and have dedicated over three decades to leadership roles in Tikkun’s network congregations. After having two biological children, they welcomed two more through adoption, whom they lovingly call the "children of their heart." Their passion for helping vulnerable children deepened during their service in Ethiopia, where they saw many orphaned by war, poverty, and illness.
They worked at House of Mercy, a group home for 30 children, while initiating projects for malnourished infants and education for impoverished youth. Their commitment extended beyond work; they formed lasting bonds with many from the program. Since 2017, they have led three outreach missions to Ethiopia with Yohanes and Olivia, ministering to children and families in need.
Last year, a missions course reignited their call to full-time mission work, inspiring them with the message, “I am not finished with you yet.” Johnny and Teresa exemplify their motto: There is no retirement in the Kingdom of God!
Isaiah 40:31: “But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”