Andy Lehman

Current

Charter Board Member at Christian Alliance for Orphans
Vice President at Lifesong for Orphans

Past

Houseparent at Gateway Woods - Christian Children's Home
Human Resources Specialist at State Farm Insurance

Education

Illinois State University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Non-Profit Organization Management

Websites

Andy Lehman’s Summary

Board Member - Christian Alliance for Orphans (www.christianalliancefororphans.org)

OUR MISSION: Motivate and unify the body of Christ to live out God's mandate to care for the orphan with the vision to have every orphan experience God's unfailing love and know Jesus as Savior.

The goal of the Christian Alliance for Orphans (CAFO) is to inform, educate and engage churches and individuals in orphan and adoption ministry. As an alliance of Christian ministries, this unified effort is being undertaken to reach the broader Christian community about the needs of orphans and the opportunity for adoption, foster care and orphan ministry worldwide. CAFO is coordinating resources and efforts to expand orphan ministry in the Christian community.

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Board Member - Prairie Christian School

For the past 15 years, Prairie Christian School has endeavored to “provide a solid education to students in a God-honoring Christian environment using educational materials based upon truth…”

Beginning with 12 students in 1991, the school has more than tripled in size, where 39 children (K-8) are being equipped academically, physically and spiritually to become skilled for life and to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Andy Lehman’s Specialties:

creating in-country orphan care solutions, adoption funding tools, engaging businessmen/women to become orphan advocates, orphanage vision teams, church adoption funds, church-adopt-an-orphanage, international orphan care, donor development, guest-speaking @ events

Andy Lehman’s Experience

Charter Board Member

Christian Alliance for Orphans

(Civic & Social Organization industry)

November 2007 — Present (1 year 9 months)

Alliance Mission Statement: Motivate and unify the body of Christ to live out God's mandate to care for the orphan with the vision to have every orphan experience God's unfailing love and know Jesus as Savior
Vice President

Lifesong for Orphans

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

October 2002 — Present (6 years 10 months)

Our Mission:
Bringing joy and purpose to orphans

Our pledge:
“Our children” will have:
1. No want for food, clothing, shelter
2. Fundamental Christian training and discipleship
3. A quality education to provide a foundation for the future
4. Continued love and support as they transition into adult living

Strategic Solutions:
• Adoption Matching Grants & Interest-Free Loans
• Launching Adoption Funds in local Churches
• Church “Adopt-an-Orphanage” – connecting US churches with indigenous orphan care initiatives
• Mission Trips
• Child Sponsorship
Houseparent

Gateway Woods - Christian Children's Home

(Individual & Family Services industry)

October 2000 — October 2002 (2 years 1 month)

Partnering with God, we are in the business of turning lives around. Our utmost desire and vision is that more children and parents will hear, see and believe the gospel of Jesus Christ. With your help we can expand the scope and capacity of our services so that:
more at-risk teens will witness what a loving Christian marriage and family can be.
more infants abandoned in foreign orphanages will find a "forever home" with an American Christian family.
more troubled children will find security and love in a stable foster home.
more parents will receive the biblically-based counseling and training they need to find hope for their marriages and children.
many serious problems and crimes with their related costs will be prevented as issues are addressed in youth. Rebirth versus rehabilitation produces a great "return on investment."
Human Resources Specialist

State Farm Insurance

(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Insurance industry)

May 1997 — October 2000 (3 years 6 months)

Advise and assist management and employees to respond to employee issues and concerns. Serve in a specialist, liaison capacity for various Departments.

Implement and coordinate HR programs supporting organizational strategic objectives for creating and maintaining a model work place, including but not limited to, promotional career advancement programs, employee participation and input vehicles, and management development and training.

Identify problem employee relations areas that impede organizational progress; recommend appropriate interventions and/or other corrective actions as needed.

Andy Lehman’s Education

Illinois State University

B.S. , Human Resources , 1995 — 1997

Additional Information

Andy Lehman’s Websites:

Andy Lehman’s Interests:

orphans, vulnerable children, marriage, family, authentic christianity, golf, the Chicago Cubs

Andy Lehman’s Groups:

Christian Alliance for Orphans, FamilyLife's Hope for Orphans, ECFA, Focus on the Family's Orphan Care Initiative, Viva Network, The National Christian Foundation