Meet the Team
Mike Kelley
Mike has been working with children in different ministries in the U.S. since 2007, when God lit a fire in his heart for those who society often considers insignificant or unworthy. In 2018, Mike made his first trip to Sierra Leone and he came back marveling at the faith of the people and burning with a passion to come alongside what he saw God doing. He is part of Action:318 because he believes that the body of Christ has been called to action – to love not just in the words we say but in the things that we do.
Abigail Mabus & Mohamed Abu
Abigail is a registered nurse from Lynchburg Virginia who has been a part of the clinic project since its inception. She is our project leader here in the states who works closely with Mohamed Abu, our CHO who runs the clinic in Waah, Sierra Leone. They are both compassionate people who love serving in the medical profession and love the Lord.
Charlene Morell
Charlene is a passionate lover of Jesus and finds joy in teaching children, women's ministry, and sharing the gospel. She has seen God do incredible things in her visits to Sierra Leone and is a part of Action318 because faith drives action. "Now then, we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were pleading through us." 2 Corinthians 5:20
Sarah Manwarren
Sarah has felt the calling from the Lord to share the gospel with those who can't access it easily. After learning the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, she has tried to do this where she can. Her first mission trip to Sierra Leone caused her to fall in love with the children and people she worked with. She joined Action 318 after hearing from God that she needed to do more to help the children there.
Jacob Madella
Jacob is a family medicine physician who first travelled to Sierra Leone with Action:318 in 2026. While there, he had the opportunity to care for patients and serve alongside local churches and communities. He returned home encouraged by the faith of the people he met and with a desire to return. He looks forward to continuing to meet physical needs through medicine while sharing the hope of the Gospel and supporting the work God is doing in Sierra Leone.
Barry Napier
A big kid himself, Barry instantly fell in love with the children of the Karen Baird Children's home and the surrounding communities during his first visit in 2018. Whether it's working with the kids to paint murals on community center walls or helping older teens with their English exams, Barry is always eager to encourage and uplift children in need through creativity and, most importantly, the love and example of Jesus.