Leadership
Our 501(3) (c) status is approved.
Our Leadership Team
“Shepherd the flock of God which is among you, serving as overseers, not by compulsion but willingly, not for dishonest gain but eagerly; nor as being lords over those entrusted to you, but being examples of the flock; and when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will not fade away” (1 Peter 5:2)
South Sudan
- Anne Lino Wuor Abyei: Board member and Child’s Welfare
- Archbishop Alpayo Manyang: Board Member and liaisons
- John Tiop Lul: Program Manager
- Eunice Akello Adoko: Program Coordinator and Christian Instruction
- William Deng Joseph: Project Officer for Education
- Peter Lam Ruei: Project Officer for Agriculture and Nutrition
- John Chol Awuol: Logistic and Procurement
- Michael Ajok George: Clinic Nurse and Pharmacist
- Adier Solomon Matiop : Social worker and Director of Study
Kenya
- Rachel Achol Manyok: Caretaker for Orphans in Kenya
Uganda
Leadership in transition
Canada:
- John Machol Chuol: Coordinator and Resource mobilizer
Australia:
Leadership in transition
USA Board
John Deng Ater: Executive Director
"I choose to identify with the underprivileged. I choose to identify with the poor, I choose to give my life for the hungry...This is the way I'm going. If it means suffering a little bit, I'm going that way. If it means sacrificing, I'm going that way. If it means dying for them. I'm going that way, because I heard a voice saying, 'Do something for others'" (Martin Luther King Jr.) During the Sudan civil war, John lost his father when he was 8-years- old. Three of his older brothers joined the movement (Sudan People Liberation Movement/Army) which was fighting for the freedom of the oppressed and marginalized people of Sudan. Refugee camps were his home: Uganda (1994-1996) and Kenya (1997-2005). Millions of lives continue to be affected. Refugees live on one meal a day. Many children have no opportunity to go to school. Curable diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis kill a staggering number of South Sudanese each year. To survive in all these conditions/situations, John believed that the only one who kept him alive was not his widow mother, BUT God alone. He was present in these times of trouble. Since he accepted Christ as his personal Savior at age 6, he remains a devoted Christian in His service. As God's child, saved by His grace, John finds compassion as a way of exercising his faith in Christ. Compassion, which is defined by Jesus' example during His ministry, "When He went ashore, He saw a large crowd, and felt compassion for them and healed their sick" (Matthew 14:14). Because of God's compassion John founded Nile Orphan Care, a mission to restore hope for orphaned children of South Sudan. Every child deserves love, care and preparation for a better tomorrow through education and skill training. John lives with his wife Deborah and 5 children in the United States of America. Traveling to South Sudan at least twice a year, he volunteers his time to serve these children, who are a part of God's family. "For He will deliver the needy when he cries for help, the afflicted also, and him who has no helper. He will have compassion on the poor and the needy, and the lives of the needy He will save" (Psalm 72:12-13).
Matthew Cates, International Coordinator
Matthew Cates is a non-voting member of the NOC board, helping where needed, and is grateful for the opportunity to aid orphans in South Sudan and support the faithful NOC volunteers there. He is the husband of Kristin Cates and brother of Jeffrey Cates. He works in the field of education with adults and community college students. He attends Fellowship Church in Louisville, KY.
Donna Brehl, Treasurer
Donna Brehl serves NOC in the position of treasurer. She has served two businesses in the role of financial management and she has a heart for seeing education as a ministry. She is involved in Southeast Christian Church, a long time partner of NOC. Rejoice with us in her heart to serve God and to come alongside us in the work of NOC.
Dave Albert, President
Dave Albert is grateful to serve alongside the NOC board. He is married to his lifelong love of 38 years named Susan where he met at Ball State University in Northern Indiana. He has 3 girls who are all now out on their own and has just recently become a grandfather. He has attended Northside Christian Church since moving to Southern Indiana in 2006 and has served on missions’ trips from Mexico, Guatemala, South Sudan and locally in the US. “I am honored to assist in executing the vision God has provided pastor John Deng Ater and our team to care for our South Sudanese children’s spiritual, educational and physical growth”.
Kristin Cates, Secretary & School Supplies Coordinator
Kristin Cates holds the roles of Secretary and School Supplies Coordinator for Nile Orphan Care. She has been on the board since June 2020 and held the role of Treasurer up until Feb 2021. Kristin is a teacher at ESL Newcomer Academy, where she teaches English as a Second Language to high school students who are refugees and immigrants mainly from Africa and Central America. Kristin is married to Matthew Cates and attends Fellowship Christian Church in Louisville, KY.