Giorgio Gori
President
A veteran at ShareWord Global, Giorgio has worked in both for-profit as well as the Christian charity sector with some of the biggest organizations in the world. Speaking five languages and having lived on three continents, Giorgio has pastored, raised funds, and since 2013 has led the growing international ministry of ShareWord Global. Married to Jacqueline, they live in Ontario with their amazing labrador, Samson.
Terence Rolston
Vice President of Ministry
Terence joined ShareWord Global in 2023 after working with Focus on the Family for 23 years as Vice President, and President. While there, he helped equip families with practical advice based on Biblical truths. Terence and his wife, Joyce, live in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Ava Cummings
Vice President of Development
Having started at ShareWord Global in 2018 with her last role as Director of Development, Ava, now the Vice President of Development, is an award-winning leader with over 25 years of experience in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. With a focus on fundraising, she has proven strengths in team development culminating in the accreditation of her Certified Fundraising Executive credentials (CFRE) in 2023. Ava brings foresight, energy and long-term strategic thinking to her role, driving ShareWord Global forward to help achieve its ambitious growth mandate. Ava resides in Toronto and uses her love for the Arts to share the life-saving message of Christ with local churches in her community.
Andrew VanderPloeg
Vice President of Marketing & Communications
Andrew joined ShareWord Global after an 18-year run as a branding consultant. In that role, his primary focus was working with Christian non-profits across North America, the UK, and Australia, leading several award-winning campaigns, and facilitating significant growth for the ministries he served. Andrew, his wife Lauren, and their three beautiful children, are based in London, Ontario.
Artur Borges
Director of Ministry USA and Brazil
Artur has been deeply involved in ministry life for the past 20 years, serving in many positions in pastoral and leadership roles. Including a number of international opportunities such as the Mobilization Coordinator for Reach Beyond Canada & Director of International Engagement for ShareWord Global. Most recently, Artur has successfully launched ShareWord's ministry in Brazil. He graduated from Word of Life Biblical Seminary in São Paulo, BR with a Bachelor of Theology in 2008 and received his Master of Theological Studies' degree from Heritage Seminary in Cambridge, ON in 2016. He brings a great mix of leadership, international experience and passion to see God's Kingdom expanding to all nations. Artur and his wife, Andrea live in Waterloo-ON.
