"Promoting faith and virtue for flourishing societies"
I bring over 14 years of nonprofit leadership experience and a deep commitment to advancing human dignity and building flourishing societies. My time as Country Director for Poetice International Zambia shaped me to lead through complexity, build strong teams, and create lasting systems—even when clear handovers were absent.
Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of collaborating with organizations like the World Health Organization, World Vision, and the World Bank Institute. These experiences—combined with my academic background, including a Master of Divinity in Nonprofit Management—have fueled my passion for good governance, sustainable development, and anti-corruption efforts across Africa.
At my core, I’m a discipler and mentor. 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 up leaders who are spiritually grounded, intellectually prepared, and equipped to bring about meaningful change.
Musa Mwanza
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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 by forming students into Christ-centered leaders through discipleship, dialogue, mentorship, and cross-cultural connection.
At the heart of Elijah Mission Institute is the mission of promoting faith and virtue for flourishing societies. The Institute is dedicated to creating thriving communities through intentional dialogue and collaboration, deeply rooted in Judeo-Christian values.
This vision began in 2013, when Musa Mwanza, a nonprofit leader from Southern Africa, and Brian VandenBrink, a U.S.-based CEO, met in Choma, Zambia. Their shared passion for servant and steward-leadership sparked a friendship that has flourished for more than a decade through interdisciplinary and intercultural dialogue.
What began as a conversation across continents has grown into a movement—one that seeks to prepare a generation of students and leaders to walk in wisdom, lead with integrity, humility, curiosity and love, and live lives of Kingdom purpose.
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Brian VandenBrink - US Board President
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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.
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Musa Mwanza - Executive Director
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