Speakers and Contributors

Nkosinathi Mbuyazi
Nkosinathi Mbuyazi is the National Director for 24-7 Prayer in South Africa and Pastor at Wellspring Community Church. He has been a pastor in Cape Town for the past 18 years, where he lives with his wife Ziyanda, and 3 daughters. Nkosinathi is passionate about prayer having been inspired by his praying mom from a young age in the rural setting of KwaZulu/Natal in South Africa. He also enjoys preaching the gospel and facilitating reconciliation initiatives across his nation.

Danielle is a spiritual leader, communicator and justice advocate who has recently authored her 8th book. From establishing Justice Departments for The Salvation Army to launching Global anti-trafficking initiatives, to creating new movements to mobilize people towards transformational living. Danielle trains, advocates, and inspires people to live differently.

As a counselor, educator, speaker, and author, Sheila has spent over 28 years walking alongside those seeking emotional and spiritual restoration. A passionate advocate for racial reconciliation and leadership healing, she continues to impact thousands through her books, retreats, and conferences.

Brian Heasley
Brian Heasley is the International Prayer Director for 24-7 Prayer and travels around the world helping to establish 24-7 Prayer teams and offices in nations. Before this, Brian and his wife Tracy pioneered the work of 24-7 Prayer in Ibiza, Spain, where they developed rhythms of prayer and mission. Authoring of three books, Be Still, Writing on the Wall and Gatecrashing.

Nicholas Rowe (PhD)
Nicholas is the Hansen Associate Professor of Leadership at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has over thirty years of senior leadership roles in higher education and nonprofit organizations and is a consultant in cross-cultural reconciliation and conflict resolution in the USA and South Africa. As a historian, Nicholas reflects on cultural identity formation in marginalized communities in the Atlantic World. He also provides spiritual direction for individuals and reconciling communities. He is co-author, along with his wife, Sheila Wise Rowe, of the book Healing Leadership Trauma.

Rene August
Working as a Tearfunds peacebuilding global specialist, René help provide training and Theological frameworks for Peace and Security. She helps communities explore how the intersections of race, economics, politics, gender and more affect the ways we see the world, pray and live out our faith.

Zikhona Magana
Zikhona Magana is serving as a local missionary in rural Eastern Cape as co-pastor at Divine Life Missionary Church alongside her husband, Rev. Prince Magana. In 2024, heeding to God’s call, Zikhona and her family forsook their comfortable lives in the city to go impact rural communities in the Eastern Cape with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. They’ve been living and working in Tsholomnqa for several months now, with the church being the base of the work they do in the village and Inks of Purpose, a nonprofit organisation using the Gospel to call forth divine purpose in the lost sheep of the world, being the engine of witnessing to the unreached groups of rural communities.

Langa Mbonambi
Langa Mbonambi is the founder and leader of We Will Worship. Through the ministry of We Will Worship he has played a leading role in pioneering contemporary song writing in indigenous languages across the African continent. He has been a Pastor and ministry leader and is married to Unathi and together they have five children.

Pete Portal does life with young men coming out of gangsterism and drug addiction and, along with a team of friends, help these young men find faith, freedom and wholeness in a community called Tree of Life. He is also an author and speaker based in Cape Town, South Africa. He is on the board of 24-7 Prayer South Africa, and spends much of his time growing relationships and networks across racial and socio-economic divides, as well as speaking at churches and organisations both locally and internationally on matters of faith and social transformation.

Puno Selesho
Puno Selesho is a Spoken Word artist, social entrepreneur, and creative director who has performed on both international and local platforms for over a decade. With a deep appreciation for words and people, she uses poetry to challenge perspectives, inspire change, and reimagine the modern African narrative. As the founder of SALT Collective, she leads a community of artists and disciples pursuing greater intimacy with God and seeking to impact the world through hope and healing. She is also the Creative Director of Harvest House, where she crafts compelling storytelling and brand experiences that connect with purpose.

Jason Stanier
Jason has worked with young people for over 20 years and has a real passion for seeing Africa succeed in all spheres of life. A family man at heart, he loves his wife and four kids dearly. He is currently the CEO of Youth In Transformation, an organisation that exists to equip and resource young people to succeed in their education. Jason is also the National Coordinator for Prayer Spaces in Schools, which is an initiative of 24-7 Prayer South Africa.

Matthew is a follower of Jesus learning to be Human from The One who does it best. Whether it’s via his podcast, teaching and preaching, simple conversations over good coffee, or writing; he loves to share the greatest story ever told with people all over the world in the hope that they would come to know its author.