PRESIDENT

Debi Bergstrom is a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is also an ordained minister. More than that she seeks to follow hard after God and go where He leads. Her heart has been deeply touched by the needs of the orphans of Uganda. Partnering with the caregivers on the ground in Uganda to help meet the needs of these precious children is a great blessing to her. Debi has been greatly impacted by the partners in Uganda as they continually show sacrificial service to God and the children under their care. “I count it an honor to walk along side them in this important work. Giving life and blessing to the often forgotten.” says Debi.

TREASURER

Donald Bergstrom is a husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, and a pastor. He has been married to Debi for over 50 years. Together they have served in pastoral ministry in the U.S. since 1977. They have also traveled to 17 other nations around the world, including 5 African countries where they have focused on ministry to orphans and their caregivers. Their hearts have landed in Uganda, where they have personally engaged with Covenant Children’s Home in Jinja.

SECRETARY

Anthony K. Wright is a faithful husband, father, and pastor. He has been serving in the gospel ministry for over 28 years. He is the happily-married husband of Carmela Wright of 28 years and father of 9 kids. Anthony serves as a Pastor of a church plant in Houston, Texas and a Bishop within Family Life International Fellowship. Anthony has evangelized for Christ across the globe in countries including Canada, Ireland, England, France, Germany, Spain, Japan, China, Korea, Malaysia, and Ghana. He has personally visited Uganda and engaged with the Covenant House Orphange for HIV+ orphans and ministry families supporting the children.

BOARD MEMBER

For nearly two decades, Tonya has had the honor of serving as a nurse—a profession that has become one of her most meaningful ministries. The joy and fulfillment she has found in this role are immeasurable, as it has allowed her to touch countless lives with care, compassion, and support during times of need.

Her commitment to service reaches far beyond the healthcare setting. Tonya has participated in a medical mission trip to Tanzania, an experience that deepened her trust in the Lord and broadened her perspective on global ministry. She has also remained active in her local church community, contributing to worship services and teaching Sunday School to both teens and younger children. These roles have allowed her to share her faith and walk alongside others in their spiritual journeys.

Since childhood, Tonya has carried a deep passion for orphans, driven by a heartfelt desire to provide love, support, and opportunities for a brighter future. This lifelong calling continues to shape her purpose and inspire her every step of the way.

BOARD MEMBER

Ed is a Christ follower, husband, father, grandfather, church planter, and a coach to both church planters and pastors. He first experienced God’s call on his life in 1984. Over the years of ministry, he has walked through seasons of both service and brokenness—but through it all, God has remained faithful. Through counseling and healing, God has continued to work in and through his life.

Ed is deeply passionate about loving people and pointing each one to Christ. He is honored to serve on this board and is filled with excitement at the opportunity to support orphans and the broken in Uganda. He looks forward to seeing how God will use him in ways he cannot yet imagine.

BOARD MEMBER

Rick was born in Los Angeles, California to a family with a deep heritage with the Church of God, Anderson, Indiana.  The summer of 1963, after completing the 5th grade, they moved to San Jose, California where he graduated from Willow Glen High School and went on to San Jose State University, majoring in mathematics. 

Math wasn't the problem - PE was.  Freshman PE was a required course but it was full so he took Judo instead.  As he was preparing to enter his 4th semester he discovered that Judo was not a substitute for Freshman PE even though it had been full every time he tried to sign up for it.  He needed a break and joined the US Air Force in 1972 eventually serving at Cambria AFS - a small radar station on the California Coast. 

After 4 years in the Air Force he returned to San Jose with a wife and daughter in tow.  Back to college with a new direction into digital electronics and computers led to him starting his own business doing field service work repairing the electronic systems on CNC machine tools.  Along the way he had a second daughter, moved to Manteca, CA, then to Modesto, CA where he worked with the youth department at his local church, spent 17 years as tournament director for the Western States Classic Softball Tournament - held annually over Labor Day Weekend with churches across the western states (including Alaska!), and watched his 7 grandchildren become adults (6 in their 20's and 1 who is only 8). 

Next up - well, there's this orphanage in Uganda.  Perhaps you've heard of it?

BOARD MEMBER

Liya is a business owner, wife, and advocate for children with HIV in Uganda. Adopted at 10, her personal journey drives her mission to support vulnerable children, reminding them that they are capable of greatness in Christ. Over the years she has sponsored children at Covenant Children’s Home, to help provide education, healthcare, and spiritual support, while building meaningful connections during her trips to Uganda.

Liya is committed to empowering these children to discover their God-given purpose and strength. She believes every child has a unique plan in Christ and seeks to spread hope and encouragement, showing them that with Christ, incredible things are possible.