About

The team behind the work.

A continental work, led by African leaders, for the cities of Africa.

  • Amma Addae

    Amma Addae

    West Africa Operations

  • Samuel Boateng

    Samuel Boateng

    Catalyst: West Africa

  • Yasmine Erasmus

    Yasmine Erasmus

    Central Africa Operations

  • Esmé Faling

    Esmé Faling

    Assistant Director, Finance

  • Dennis Kilama

    Dennis Kilama

    Catalyst: East Africa

  • Olivier Kouadio

    Olivier Kouadio

    Francophone Trainer · Central Africa Catalyst

  • Ruth Leary

    Ruth Leary

    Operations Director

  • Tobie Meyer

    Tobie Meyer

    Executive Director

  • Florentin Mupundu

    Florentin Mupundu

    Trainer

  • Clarissa Wessels

    Clarissa Wessels

    CTC Africa Operations

  • Pieter Wessels

    Pieter Wessels

    Training Manager

FAQ

FAQ.

What we're asked, often.

Three groups: who we are, what we offer, and how to get involved. email us .

01

General Information

What is City to City Africa?

City to City Africa is an affiliate of Redeemer City to City that focuses on serving gospel movements in major African cities. The organization helps local leaders plant churches and develop city networks by recruiting, training, and coaching national church planters across the continent.

What is the vision of City to City Africa?

Our vision is to see the planting of highly contextualized, gospel-centered churches in the cities of Africa. We aim to foster a world-changing, city-renewing global church that complements existing networks.

Which cities does City to City Africa operate in?

The organization works in major cities across the continent, including but not limited to Johannesburg, Dakar, Abidjan, Accra, Lagos, Kinshasa, Addis Ababa, Nairobi, Kampala, and Kigali.

Is City to City Africa affiliated with Tim Keller?

Yes. City to City was co-founded and chaired by Tim Keller. City to City Africa was birthed from Redeemer City to City in New York and shares its vision for urban ministry.

02

Training & Programs

Who is the training for?

The training is designed for pastors, church planters, and ministry leaders who want to build and grow healthy churches and join a network of support.

What kind of training programs are available?

City to City Africa offers a few core programs:

  • Gospel in the City — a foundational course on our urban-ministry philosophy.
  • Intensives — focused training periods for church planters, in English and French.
  • Coaching & Mentoring — ongoing relational support to help leaders navigate the difficulties of ministry.
How can I access resources?

We recommend starting with the DNA series found on our site.

The Redeemer City to City website also features a Resources section that includes books like Center Church, Together for the City, and Shaped by the Gospel; classic sermons by Tim Keller; and podcasts such as A Fire is Lit, which tells the story of the founding of Redeemer City to City.

03

Getting Involved & Support

How can I donate to City to City Africa?

You can support the mission financially through several methods.

International Bank Transfer: Account name City to City Africa · Account # 4000812068 · SWIFT PNBPUS3NNYC · CIF 11771054 · Mercantile Bank, Mercantile Lisbon House, Floor 4, 142 West Street, Sandton · Branch Code 450905 · Reference City to City Africa.

South African Bank Transfer: Account name City to City Africa NPO · Business Account · Account # 62798729483 · Branch Centurion, Code 261550 · SWIFT FIRNZAJJ · Reference City to City Africa.

US Donors: Give a tax-deductible gift through Redeemer City to City.

How can I contact City to City Africa?

Email info@citytocityafrica.com — or write to one of our regional catalysts via the home page.

General queries

for general queries, email us at info@citytocityafrica.com