Our Team

Board Leadership

Bishop Francis Matui

Chair of DGS Board

Bishop of Makueni Anglican Diocese, Kenya. Has been supporting DGS and CGS since about 2011 and DGS is growing at all levels in his diocese.

Canon Kistos Khisa

Canon Kistos Khisa

CEO of DGS Africa

Currently Provost of the James Hannington Anglican Cathedral at Mumias, Kenya. Has been coordinating the development of CGS/DGS from the beginning in 2008.

Gladys Wafula

Gladys Wafula

President of DGS Africa Association

First person trained in CGS in 2008. President of the DGS Association since 2010. International Formation Leader and Western Kenya DGS Regional Coordinator with special focus on infant DGS.

Senior Formation Leaders

Immaculate

Immaculate

All Africa Office Coordinator

In charge of the All Africa DGS Office in Nairobi, supporting and forming DGS across Africa regions. International Formation Leader and Central and Eastern Kenya Regional Coordinator.

Rev Simon

Rev Simon

International Formation Leader

Involved from the start in CGS. Director of Children's ministry in Bungoma Anglican Diocese. Skilled in woodwork and has developed effective monthly formation training approach.

Petronila

Petronila

Vice President of DGS Association

One of the initial people trained in Bungoma diocese. International Formation Leader with wide experience in level 2 and infant DGS development across multiple African regions.

Justine

Justine

International Formation Leader

Senior Formation Leader and board member, actively involved in DGS formation training across multiple regions in Africa.

Regional Coordinators & Specialists

Joshua

Joshua

Wooden Materials Trainer & Formation Leader

Prepares wooden materials for atrium start-ups. Has developed great ability to make materials with rudimentary equipment. Lives in Kibera slum and trains others across Africa.

Canon Daudi

Canon Daudi

Tanzania Coordinator

Provost of All Souls Anglican Cathedral in Rift Valley Diocese, Manyoni, Tanzania. Very active in supporting DGS development in Tanzania, Malawi and beyond.

Rev Felix

Rev Felix

Zimbabwe & Central Africa Coordinator

Children's Chaplain for Anglican Diocese of Manicaland, Zimbabwe and Provincial Chaplain. Coordinated first Children's residential camp with over 700 children. Currently involved in DGS start-up in Zambia.

Bishop Fredrick Ogutu

Bishop Fredrick Ogutu

Pentecostal Churches Coordinator

Bishop of Tumaini Ministries transforming lives in slums across Kenya. Very inspired by DGS work especially in early years. Represents Pentecostal church organizations on the DGS Board.

DGS Africa Advisors

Rev John Corner

Rev John Corner

DGS Africa Advisor

Involved with CGS for many years with atriums in Australian churches. Led first level 1 training in 2008 and helped form DGS Africa. Continues to help and encourage DGS expansion in new areas.

Raelene Corner

Raelene Corner

DGS Africa Advisor

Developmental backbone of DGS with skills in planning, reporting, and IT. Developed documentation and materials manuals enabling large-scale, cost-efficient DGS development. Helps with infant development clarity and strategic planning.