Fr. Melake Birhan Kesis Gabre Menfes Kidus Jacobs was ordained as priest on July 3, 1994 by HE Archbishop Abuna Yesehaq.  He was Priest-in-Charge from 1998-2005, and then the Board of Directors was formed.  He was a member of the Board of Directors, and was present at all Board of Trustees meetings to provide input.  He assisted  in the overall administration of the Church.