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.

Randy Welsch is a leader and entrepreneur with highly diverse background. His past experience includes launching successful software and space industry businesses, C-suite executive management, significant non-profit work, professorships, and extensive mentoring. He also is an impact investor with a broad international portfolio.

Of note, he co-founded Jibu, which equips and capitalizes emerging market entrepreneurs to sell affordable drinking water to underserved urban communities using a franchise model.  Jibu operates in 7 African countries with over 2000 retail outlets. Jibu’s quick scaling is fueled by a contextualized integration of franchisor and banking services that is pioneering a more powerful way to blend capital from private investors, charities, and governments for more profitable and lasting outcomes.

Randy lives in Colorado while spending significant time in Africa and other travel.

Cameron Schaefer is Co-Founder & CEO of VMP (Vinyl Me, Please) recently named one of Fast Company's Top 10 Most Innovative Music Companies in the World. Overseeing music, content & brand strategy he has helped VMP become the world's premier record club with over 30,000 paying subscribers and an innovative, high-impact partner to artists, labels & managers. In the process, he has produced reissue projects with artists such as Herbie Hancock, Whitney Houston and the Grateful Dead as well as new release projects with St. Vincent, Moses Sumney, Glass Animals & more. Projects like these and their impact on fans & artists have led to brand partnerships with HBO, Sonos, Ace Hotel, Mastercard & BMW where Cameron's understanding of culture, marketing & tech were critical to ensuring their success.

Previous to VMP, Cameron started a popular Tumblr music blog (Vinyl + Cocktails) while serving as a pilot in the U.S. Air Force. He lives outside Denver, CO with his lovely wife, three kids & dog.

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 for the last 17 years and is blessed with three Miracle Children, Jovahn Neis 13, Yeriel Judd 12, and Gianelle Bannah 10 years.