Rev. Dr. Tilahun Mendedo
Rev. Dr. Tilahun Mendedo serves as the Associate Executive Director for Lutheran Bible Translators.
Tilahun was born and raised in Ethiopia. He knows firsthand the value of the heart language to communicate God’s promises.
Dr. Mendedo spearheaded the Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus effort to develop a strong, accredited training system. The effort utilizes many local Bible schools and training institutions the church has throughout Ethiopia. He served as the seventh President of Concordia University in Selma, Alabama, from 2010 – 2016.
Tilahun draws on his experiences and relationships in Ethiopia and the USA. He is delighted to serve God by making His Name known to those who have never had the Bible in the language they understand best.
Dr. Mendedo is a gifted event speaker, Law and Gospel Preacher, Mission Communicator, and Higher Education and Cultural Education presenter. He has spoken at District, Synodical, LWML, LCMS conventions, and LCMSYG events.
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