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AFMIN to EMIT

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AFMIN to EMIT

In 2016 we decided it was time for a change - here's Why we decided to change our name

by Kobus Grobler

Category | About EMIT

Kobus has been involved in the training and equipping of leaders since 1991. He firmly believes that the lack of trained leaders is to blame for many of the problems experienced in Africa and the rest of the world. Transformational Leadership will result in changed communities and ultimately Nations. He is pragmatic in his approach to the problems of Africa and leads many community projects in his city as part of his own contribution to address the needs of those that cannot help themselves. He and his wife Teresa have three children and currently reside in Springs, South Africa.

Transforming Nations
by developing leaders

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Why the name change from AFMIN TO EMIT?

The name AFMIN served us well these past years while we were only focused on Pastoral Leadership training in Africa. However, pilot projects in other parts of the world, e.g. Europe, proved the name problematic as “AFMIN – Africa Ministries Network” is so strongly associated with training only in Africa. The “Ministry” part in Africa Ministries Network, also make us sound like we are a church, which we are not, and consequently it is hard for professional organizations, like Universities to partner with us. We are a non-profit, Leadership Development organization.

While nothing has changed about our primary vision, namely, Training Leaders, Transforming Nations, the new name, EMIT, is professional and strengthens us in expanding our Leadership Development vision to all segments of society and eventually, other continents too.