CRISTA Ministries announces Jacinta Tegman as President of World Concern

CRISTA Ministries is pleased to announce the appointment of Jacinta Tegman as CRISTA vice president and president of World Concern. In this role, Tegman will oversee operations for the World Concern ministry, a Christian global relief agency that extends opportunity and hope to those facing extreme poverty-related challenges throughout the world.

Jacinta Tegman, President
of World Concern

Tegman has been serving in various capacities at World Concern over the last five years, most recently as Senior Director of International Operations. In her appointment as president of World Concern she succeeds David Eller, who will be concentrating on his role as CRISTA senior vice president of international ministries and resource advancement. Following the transition, Tegman will continue to report to Eller.

“On behalf of the organization and our Board of Trustees, it is with excitement that we introduce Jacinta as the new president of our World Concern ministry,” stated CRISTA President & CEO Bob Lonac. “She has been a great asset to the ministry since her arrival, and has proven herself as the right successor to David Eller.” 

Prior to arriving at World Concern, Tegman had served as a missionary and later as an associate pastor within her two decades of ministry experience.

“I am honored and delighted to take on this leadership role within World Concern and CRISTA,” stated Tegman. “Together, the work of our talented staff and the incredible support of our donors results in lasting, sustainable change in the lives of so many living in extreme poverty. I am excited about what lies ahead for our ministry and the individuals we serve around the world.”