EMIT Board of Directors

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.

Borniface Burton Shonga, warmly referred to as “BB” is a long time associate of EMIT. He served as Senior Pastor of Kabwe Chapel for a number of years. He is considered a mentor, role model and a credible voice to many in Zambia and beyond. He is married to Ethel and have four daughters.

Johan Fourie is a true servant leader who knows and understands Africa. He has been in full–time ministry since 1995 and is a gifted teacher who is also well qualified in Information Technology (IT). As Chief of Operations he plans, directs, and oversees EMIT’s operational policies, rules, initiatives, and goals. He helps the organization execute long-term and short-term plans and directives by implementing judgment, vision, management, and leadership. He is married to Marietjie, they have one child and lives in Springs, South Africa.

Keith Toogood is a 2005 & 2006 graduate of the Texas Tech University Rawls College of Business where he obtained three bachelors of business degrees: Marketing, Management, & General Business. During his time at Texas Tech, Keith was also awarded four letters as a placekicker for the Red Raiders. Upon finishing his collegiate career, Keith had some workouts with N.F.L. teams, but he ultimately made the decision to pursue a career in business.

From 2007-2014 Keith worked at Endeavour Enterprises, a west Texas restaurant group that operates Pizza Huts, and west Texas staple, Taco Villa. During his time there, he rose in the ranks starting his career as an assistant manager and finishing his career as an area manager overseeing eight locations.

In 2014, after inadvertently flipping several houses that he and his wife, Brandi, lived in, they started Toogood Built which has exploded into Kingdom building residential and commercial construction business located in Lubbock, Texas. Then, in 2019, Keith added another business to his arsenal when God opened the doors to become a franchisee of Orangetheory Fitness located in San Angelo, Texas.

Beyond his love for business, Keith has always had a burning passion for the kingdom of God. On July 27th, 2019 that fire sparked into a raging wild fire when God met him on a bus headed to Glorieta, New Mexico for kids camp. While sitting on that bus, God gave Keith a bold mission: wake up a generation of business leaders and stoke the fire in the next generation of young men — all for His kingdom advancement. At that very moment, BOOM (Business Operating On Mission & Bros Operating On Mission) was born. Since that day, God has been connecting Keith across the globe as He works through the hearts of men to realize their true identity and calling in God’s kingdom. In March of 2021, Keith followed through on the Lord’s prompting and launched the Six Eight Summit alongside BOOM C.O.O., Roswell Smith Jr., with a mission to rebuild the kingdom of God through the hearts of men and business.

Keith has been married to his incredible wife, Brandi, for 15 years. Together, they have three beautiful children. Graham, Harper, and Beckett.

During articles at VNW&W (today part of PwC) Daniel gained M&A experience, successfully negotiating various acquisitions and concluding corporate finance activities on behalf of clients. He later established an investment holding firm, partnering with various private entrepreneurs and successfully concluded various acquisitions in the chemical, motor supply industry, short-term insurance, infrastructure, logistics, industrial and commercial property sectors. Daniel also served on several of the investee companies’ boards in various capacities ranging from Chairman, CEO and CFO over a period of more than 25 years. This provided him with extensive experience in leadership, business management, strategic decision making, mergers & acquisitions, finance and corporate affairs. Since 2011, Daniel has been an integral part of the Arbor Capital Corporate Finance team, where he acts as a transaction advisor focusing on M&A activity. Daniel has been a board member of EMIT since early 90’s and has been serving as chairman since 2013

Born on 19 October 1950 in Springs, East Rand, Gauteng. I grew up in Springs and Delmas, but completed high school in Pretoria.

I grew up in a Christian home with parents who walked the talk of the Christian faith. I was born again and baptised on the age of fourteen. I lived a disciplined Christian life and got married to my high school sweetheart, Maryna, in 1973. The Lord called me into full time ministry at the age of 23, but I refused to comply until the age of 27. I completed studies at the end of 1980 at the Apostolic Faith Mission Theological College and started as presiding pastor in Pongola, Northern Natal as my first assembly. In 1982 I received a call to Benoni where I ministered till June 1999. I then moved to Heidelberg, Gauteng, where I ministered till December 2017 when I retired from full time ministry.

I received a call at the age of 69 to a newly planted assembly in Brentwood Park, Kempton Park where I still enjoy the privilege to work full time in the vineyard of the Lord.

My involvement with Afmin/Emit started in 1998. I am a full supporter of the principles and process of developing leaders in Africa. I see myself currently as a “cheerleader” of the Emit team.

Jennifer Jonas has supported EMIT for more than 20 years.  She joined the Board of EMIT in 2009, becoming the Chairman in 2017.  She is passionate about institutions that are fiscally responsible and successfully improving the third world.  She has an undergraduate degree from Davidson College and a Masters of International Business Science from the University of South Carolina and has managed various financial companies over the past 30 years.  She and her husband, Brian, live in Telluride, Colorado with their one son.

My name is Rudi Coertzen. For the last 35 years I have been a pastor of the AFM of SA church of which the last 20 years were on the Eastrand of Gauteng. I am the senior Pastor of AFM Brakpan West Assembly.

I am also the Chairperson of the Eastrand Region of the AFM of SA. One of my responsibilities is overseeing the 50 congregations which belong to this region. EMIT is part of this church and region and it is an absolute pleasure to be associated with this organization.

I have a passion for people and to help lead people into a personal relationship with GOD is the ultimate experience. As Emit is training leaders to fulfill this calling, I support it and help to expand their work as part of the Board of this organization.

I have got a keen interest in old cars and spend my free time to restore and revive my small collection. I also like to scuba dive and enjoy spending time with my family.

Rev. Okal graduated with Bachelor’s degree in Physics (Electronics) and then Master in Electrical Engineering and Masters in Computer Engineering and about to walk to officially be granted a Doctorate in Photonics in Engineering Physics. Rev. Okal joined Compassion International in 1998 working as a Computer Engineer in Kenya, and later Joined the USA IT team in 2005 and worked until early 2017 when he left Compassion and by faith stepped out into Ministry full time and have since founded Life-Giving Miniseries International, a Ministry of Prayer, Deliverance, Restoration, Healing, and Counseling. He also began a tent-making small business Little German Automotive of Colorado Springs, a used social impact car dealership and repair services with an emphasis on Automotive Evangelism, Mentorship and training of young people in the community and car enthusiast, rehabilitation of young people at risk, and their integration back into a productive life. Rev. Okal is also an adjunct professor of Mathematics and Engineering. He is married to Ruth Okal and is blessed with three Children, Jovahn Neis, Yeriel Judd, and Gianelle Bannah years.

Walt Landers was born and raised in West Texas. He began gaining work experience in his family’s construction company. He then worked in commercial construction for ten years. After surrendering to Jesus Christ, he found his ultimate calling in ministry and education. After pastoring for several years in central Texas, he returned to San Angelo in 1997 to accept the Senior Pastorate of Tree of Life Church, now known as, The Life Church.

In 2009 Walt became the Founder/CEO of San Angelo’s only charter school, Texas Leadership Charter Academy. In year one, TLCA kicked off with 83 staff members and 600 students. It has now grown with over 500 staff members and over 3,700 students, spread across four cities in Texas.

He is married to JoAnn Landers and has a son, three daughters, and three grandchildren.