Edward Elliott, a retired communications-business owner, chaired the Africa Leadership Study. He is founder of Oasis International, publisher of the Africa Study Bible. Oasis is devoted to fostering a sustainable Pan-African publishing industry. Elliott was named Alumnus of the Year by the Moody Bible Institute and has served on many boards including Tyndale House Foundation, Moody Alumni Association, Oasis International, and National Religious Broadcasters.

ALS Role

Edward Elliott, with encouragement of the Tyndale House Foundation, lay the initial foundations of the Africa Leadership study by approaching and consulting with Robert Priest. He discussed the possible parameters of research with a variety of Foundations interested in Africa. He met regularly with Robert Priest, Mary Kleine Yehling, and Bob Reekie to plan and strategize as the project evolved. He played an advisory role through every phase of research and writing, helping the team understand the interests of the Tyndale House Foundation, and provided encouragement, advice, and support.