The Team
Who We Are
David Gambo
Founder
David Gambo is the Reverend A.E. & Dora Johnson Hughes Chair of Christian Ministry and assistant professor of Christian Ministry at Oklahoma Baptist University. David was born in the mission field in Nigeria. He made a decision to follow Christ when he was 8 years old. He received his call to ministry in November 2003. He was ordained into the gospel ministry in 2012 by the First African Baptist Church, Fort Worth, Texas. David holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry from the University of Jos, Nigeria. He has a Master of Divinity in preaching and biblical languages, and a Ph.D. in preaching and pastoral ministry from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, Texas. David has published some works in the area of Christian discipleship and has done a significant amount of speaking in revival and conferences. He is married to a beautiful and godly wife, Sarah, and they have two children, Elijah, and Elizabeth. In his spare time, David enjoys watching soccer, reading, and spending time with his family.
Sarah Gambo
Founder
Sarah E. Gambo is a native of North Carolina. She is married to David and together they are blessed with two children. She holds a BA degree in Psychology from Meredith College in Raleigh, NC. She also holds a Master of Divinity in International Church Planting from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary Wake Forest, North Carolina. Sarah served as a missionary in the Middle East with the Southern Baptist International Mission Board (IMB). She presently serves in various roles in the church as well as other parachurch ministries.
Manji J. Samuel
Executive Director
Manji serves as our Executive Director, a full-time position. He professed faith in Christ at a very early age in life and he is consistently walking with the Lord. Manji is a graduate of Music from the Obafemi Awolowo University. He is married to Philippa and they have one daughter, Adira.
Franca N. Rimpyen
Ministry Staff
Franca serves as a part time staff of the ministry. She coordinates the lady’s breakout sessions. She’s a graduate of Biochemistry from the University of Jos. She currently works as a teacher in Westwood Park School Jos. She is thriving in her faith and her passion is in discipleship for young ladies and children.
Sati Dauda
Ministry Staff
Dauda serves as one a part time staff. He is coordinating the guy’s breakout sessions and also handling all media related aspect of the ministry. He is a graduate of Media and Television Production from the NTA TV College Jos. He’s currently working with the Plateau State Health Insurance agency as the media practitioner. Dauda is a committed Christian, who loves the Lord and seeks to reach out to young people.
Carrington Azi Tony
Ministry staff
Carrington serves as our resident minister, a full-time position. He holds a BA degree in Education from the Federal College of Education Pankshin an affiliation of University of Jos. He answered the call to pastoral ministry, and he is currently pursuing a post graduate diploma in theology from Jos ECWA Theological Seminary.
Rachel Joseph Farauta
Ministry staff
Rachel serves as one a part time staff. As a lover of music, she has a BA in Music from the University of Jos and she is currently teaching music to children and youth. She serves as a worship leader in her church. She leads the women group at CGC.