"Promoting faith and virtue
for flourishing societies"
To make ready a people prepared for the Lord by equipping them to steward the five spheres of society through a biblical worldview, cross-disciplinary excellence, and spiritual formation.
Mission
The Elijah Mission Institute serves university students, emerging leaders, and established practitioners across five spheres of cultural influence: Church, Family, Business, Academia, and Public Service. We reach participants globally through both structured cohort programmes and open public engagement.
Executive Director at EMI
Why does EMI Exist?
Inspired by Malachi 4:5–6 and Luke 1:16–17, Elijah Mission Institute exists to make ready a people for the Lord through discipleship, dialogue, mentorship, and cross-cultural connection.
To unite what the world divides — integrating faith and intellect, tradition and innovation, and the five spheres of human influence into a cohesive witness for the Kingdom of God.
Vision
Values
Cross-Cultural Formation:
We learn from diverse perspectives and contexts
Biblical Worldview Integration:
We ground all thinking in scriptural truth
Relational Discipleship:
We prioritise authentic community over mere programming
Long-Term
Investment:
We commit to sustained formation, not quick fixes
We believe Christ's kingdom transcends human divisions
Unity in Diversity:
Intellectual
Rigour:
We engage ideas with care, precision, and humility
Kingdom-Minded Leadership:
We serve Christ's purposes across all spheres
Moral
Seriousness:
We take character, conscience, and virtue seriously
Co-founder & Executive Director
MUSA MWANZA
The Five Spheres Framework
Elijah Mission University organizes all programming around five spheres of cultural influence:
1. CHURCH – Ecclesial leadership, ministry formation, and spiritual oversight
2. FAMILY – Household governance, parenting, marriage, and intergenerational legacy
3. BUSINESS – Marketplace ministry, entrepreneurship, and economic stewardship
4. ACADEMIA – Education, research, intellectual formation, and scholarly pursuit
5. PUBLIC SERVICE – Civil governance, policy, law, and community leadership
With over 14 years of nonprofit leadership experience, I've led through complexity, built resilient teams, and collaborated with organisations like the WHO, World Vision, and the World Bank Institute.
My time as Country Director for Poetice International Zambia — alongside an MDiv in Nonprofit Management — deepened my passion for good governance, sustainable development, and anti-corruption efforts across Africa.
At my core, I'm a discipler. I come alive when people engage their hearts, minds, and strength with a hunger to grow. Through Elijah Mission Institute, I'm
committed to
raising leaders
who are
spiritually
grounded,
intellectually
prepared, and
ready to bring
about meaningful
change.
Brian VandenBrink - President, U.S. Board
As CEO of CapTrust in Holland, Michigan, Brian brings a wealth of leadership and business insight to his role as U.S. Board President of Elijah Mission Institute. A longtime friend and collaborator of Musa Mwanza, Brian’s involvement reflects the heart of EMI’s mission—cross-cultural partnership, Kingdom-minded leadership, and a shared commitment to human flourishing.
South African Board of directors
Musa Mwanza - Executive Director
Mamabolo M Ontlhabanetse
Potelwa T T Camagu, MD
Olwethu Mabatse - Student Representative
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