Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International
Established 1952
Regional VP Russia & Some Surrounding Nations
Andrey Zlobin
Russia
Andrey Zlobin was born on October 5, 1961 in Russia in Khabarovsk. Andrey is a successful businessman, engaged in the sale of building materials and construction of commercial real estate.
In 1996, he met Jesus through his friend, a former drug addict, who was completely healed and became a happy man.
He joined Russian FGBMFI in 2001. In 2009, under the leadership of Richard Shakarian, he headed the Russian speaking Department of FGBMFI. Under the leadership of Andrey, the first chapters were opened in Belarus, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Israel. The Russian team regularly visits other countries and has held dinners in Armenia, Georgia, South Ossetia, Abkhazia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Italy, Bulgaria, Mongolia, Korea and China.
Despite the fact that Andrey is a successful businessman, he believes that the main business — is the salvation of people for Jesus Christ and all his time and finances devotes to the ministry in FGBMFI.
Andrey is a happy family man. His wife Rita heads the women's Department of FGBMFI in Russia. God gave Andrew and Rita two wonderful daughters.
International Youth Coordinator - Asia
Kenneth E. Kristanto
Indonesia
Kenneth E. Kristanto graduated from the Ohio State University, USA and earned an International Masters from Audencia Ecole de Management, France.
Today he is the Executive Director of IKA Group, a holding company consisting of several companies working in property, chemicals, construction materials, manufacturing and trading.
He loves and serves The Lord passionately, especially in the marketplace through Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (FGBMFI). He is currently the International Youth Director at Large and The Deputy National Secretary for FGBMFI Indonesia. He is a member of IFGF Church.
International Youth Coordinator - Africa
Charles Easmon Mawuenyega
Ghana
Charles Mawuenyega's occupation is Event & Planning Consultancy & Project Supervision.
He is a Lifetime Member of the Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship International since 2009. He belongs to the Young Executive Chapter in Accra, Ghana and has held positions of Membership Director & Voice & Tapes Director.
He is currently part of the Ghana Media Team for the fellowship that promotes the fellowship’s work on social media.
He was the International Coordinator for the Planning Committee for the First African Youth Festival held in Ghana on June 22 - 24, 2018.
Charles Mawuenyega obtained his first degree in Central University, Ghana in 2012 and graduated with Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management. He also holds a Master of Law in International Relations from Central China Normal University in Hubei Province, Wuhan in 2014.
He speaks English and has basic proficiency in Mandarin. He is President of the China Ghana Graduates Association. As a Presbyterian, he worships at The Accra Ridge Church in Ghana.
international
Directors(AT LARGE)
Country
Dem. Rep. Congo
Ghana
Guatemala Honduras
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Indonesia
Malaysia
Nicaragua
Nigeria
Togo
United States
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First/Last Name
Ebuto Bolia / Ilunga Konya Clement / Kambale Mulimbwe Donat / Eric Diakumukwa / Edouard Booto
Danny Mawuenyega
Pablo Gomez
Benjamin Toledo / Leonidas Mejia / Jorge Siryi / Mario Rene Palmo
Kenneth E Kristanto / Christian Lau
Johnny Woo Koi Tiang
Alberto Pereira / Cornelio Porras
Gideon Esurua / John Kennedy Opara Gratien DeSouza
Neil Nelles / Jose Sikaffy / John Carrette
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Global Advisory Council Member
Mr. Danny Mawuenyega
Ghana
Danny Easmon Mawuenyega is a Farmer/Businessman. He is the CEO of Dakoma Ventures Ltd. & Group Chairman of Kenaf Industries Ltd.
He has been a member of the Fellowship over two decades. He is married to Barbara, they are blessed with 3 children.
Danny has served in various capacities in the Fellowship, among which are: International Secretary FGBMFI, International Director at Large, Special Ambassador to the Nations. He also served as a Special Assistant to our Late President Richard Shakarian.
He has excellent interpersonal relationship and exudes confidence and passionate about the things of God. Among his strengths are natural diplomacy, strong negotiating skills and the ability to manage difficult situations with a smile He loves the Lord and has the heart of a servant.
Global Advisory Council Member
Mr. Benjamin Toledo
Honduras
Benjamin has degrees in Economics and Finance. His business experience is in Agro-Based Industries and Real Estate.
He has been a member of FGBMFI since 1990, serving during this time in various positions in Honduras, as Chapter President, in the National Board as Treasurer, Secretary and Vice President, and as International Director.
He lives in Honduras with his wife Karla and their 5 daughters.
Special Ambassador for World Projects
Mr. Adrian Kristanto
Indonesia
Mr. Ardian Kristanto is the Chairman of IKA Group, a holding company consisting of several companies working in property, chemicals, construction materials, manufacturing and trading. He loves and serves the Lord passionately, especially in the marketplace through Full Gospel Business Men Fellowship International (FGBMFI).
He has served as the National President of FGBMFI Indonesia and as the International Executive Vice President (2018 - 2021). He currently serves as an International Director for FGBMFI globally (for Indonesia) and as Special Ambassador for World Projects. He is married to a servant of God, Pastor Hanna Kristanto, and blessed with 3 children, 2 children-in-law and 2 grandchildren. He is a member of IFGF Church.
Int'l. AssistantTreasurer (special apt.)
Mr. Alberto Pereira
Nicaragua
Engineer Alberto Pereira is an Agronomist and a Lawyer. He has been an active member of FGBMFI Nicaragua over the past 24 years. He is married, and he is currently a successful businessman in several branches of business, mainly in the car sales. His first chapter was the Country Club of which he now is the President. He has occupied different responsibilities with vitality and achievement in the area of finance.
In 2014 he held the position of National Treasurer of FGBMFI Nicaragua and was also appointed International Director. He faithfully supported the leadership of Dr. Richard Shakarian in different parts of Latin America, and he loves with passion his gift of motivating people to get to know God through this wonderful Vision.
He has visited different nations such as Nigeria, Congo, Israel, Indonesia, Russia, Spain, Italy and all Latin America. His commitment to this organization is remarkable and he continues, to this day, motivating people to be part of this organization and, together with his family, he has been actively working on all the projects in which he has been invited.
International Director at Large
Mr. Gideon Esurua
Nigeria
Gideon gave his life to Christ in the trunk of his car after being abducted by armed robbers. After receiving Christ, his life and family completely changed.
Gideon is personally active and diligent in bringing others to Christ. He has traveled to 44 nations and in his travels, he has been involved in opening new chapters and encouraging business men to move forward in the
fellowship.
Dr. Richard Shakarian in the excerpts of his book “Still The Happiest People” page 200 had this to say about Gideon: “He has a heart filled with compassion for others, is steadfast and never wavers under pressure. He has total confidence in the Lord”.
Gideon is a geologist, serial entrepreneur and tech investor. His current businesses are in Oil & Gas, Mobile Tech, FinTech and Payments.
He has served as an International Director for a decade and as International Treasurer for slightly over six years. As International Director at Large, he will carry out some special duties for the International President and the International Board.
Gideon is married to Kate and blessed with a daughter, Jael.
Int'l. Director at Large, Specializing in Int'l. Relations & Protocols
Mr. John Kennedy Opara
Nigeria
John Kennedy Opara, PhD., OFR, JP graduated from the University of Calabar, Nigeria and earned a Master’s degree from University of Jos Nigeria and later proceeded to the same university to obtain his PhD in Applied Microbiology.
He went to Harvard University and Stanford University, USA to obtain post graduate certificates in Leadership. He studied also at the prestigious Oxford University obtained a postgraduate diploma in Leadership. He also did some management program work with Columbia University, New York USA and Cambridge University London United Kingdom. He is well read and has traveled widely.
He had served under four successive presidents in Nigeria, where he occupied different positions as Special Assistant on Religious Matters. He was appointed the Pioneer Executive Secretary of Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission (Presidency) from 2008-2016, when he left office.
He was honored by the USA Parliament in conjunction with the African Leadership Magazine as the best Public Servant in Africa in 2013. He remains the only public servant to take a seated Nigerian President to Israel. He initiated the youth and family pilgrimage.
In 2014 the federal government of Nigeria honored him with a National Honor: Order of the Federal Republic (OFR) in appreciation for his numerous achievements.
Today he is the chairman/CEO of CSS Group of Companies majoring in Agriculture, construction, food processing and packaging, Aviation and Renewable energy.
In FGBMFI he has held several positions from the president, to International Director @ Large. He led the first FGBMFI airlift from Abuja to Gambia, Senegal, Burundi, and Sweden among other countries.
He loves and serves the Lord passionately especially in schools, marketplace or events through the fellowship. He is currently an International Director at Large of the fellowship. He is married to Mrs. Amaka Opara and has two lovely daughters: Esther and Deborah.