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SOZO 2025 Speaker Bio's

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Apostle Deborah

 

Deborah Bell is the founder and Lead Apostle of Deo Gloria Family Churches (DGFC) and the DGAN Global Apostolic Network, which she established in 2012. Known as an “apostle of apostles,” she brings over 34 years of leadership in ministry, church planting, and apostolic oversight.

 

Deborah carries a deep passion to see the Kingdom of God revealed and established, through a demonstration of the supernatural power of the Holy Spirit being released and operational through the body of Christ.

Her vision is to see a united, Spirit-empowered Church, where the presence of God resides, and where every believer is equipped and released in their unique gifting or calling in alignment with Ephesians 4:11 to 13.

Since the inception of DGAN Global, she has mentored and raised up many sons and daughters in the faith, with her influence seen through the leaders, churches, and ministries she has imparted to and mentored globally.

Her experience spans leadership coaching, business and church coaching and management, and itinerant ministry both locally and internationally.

 

She holds a Bachelor of Theology from UNISA, a Diploma in Biblical Studies, and a qualification in Marketing Management from the IMM. Her life and ministry reflect a deep love for God's people and a commitment and urgency to seeing the glory of God released in the earth.

 

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Prophet Marietjie


Prophet Marietjie is the Lead Prophet in the DGAN Global Network and the Lead Prophet at Deo Gloria Family Church based in Durban, SA. Prophet M, ministers alongside her wife, Apostle Deborah Bell (Lead Apostle of DGAN), and is also a Prophet to the Nations.

Prophet Marietjie has a strong Issachar anointing and has a unique revelation about God’s times and seasons in the prophetic realm. She also has an amazing gift as a Seer and is gifted in the prophetic to build the kingdom of heaven on earth.

Her passion is for people to have transformational encounters in God’s presence and for them to understand and experience the power of prophetic words, decrees and declarations.
Prophet M holds an Honours degree in Psychology.

Marietjie is also a qualified Human Resources specialist and uses these skills to advance the Kingdom of God upon the earth. Her passion is developing people to reach their full potential in Christ and to stir the hearts of people to follow the heart of God in reaching their destinies.

 APOSTLE DEBORAH BELL - Conference Host
 Lead Apostle DGFC | the DGAN Global Network | Durban (SA) 

 PROPHET MARIETJIE GELDENHUYS 
Lead Prophet DGFC | the DGAN Global Network | Durban (SA) 

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Pastor Tan
PASTOR KWENA
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Pastor Kwena

Pastor Kwena Segona was raised in a Christian Family in Limpopo and started serving in Outreach ministry as a teenager and later as a youth leader whilst at University.

 

She joined an LGBTQI affirming church in 2017 where she was able to get integrated into the life of the church. She participated in Ministry by encouraging others and being part of outreach ministry opportunities.

 

In 2019, Apostle Deborah Bell ordained her as the pastor of a vibrant, youthful church in Soweto, Gauteng, called Merge Kingdom church. Her gift lies in being a pastor - preaching the word, healing and delivering those who are in need and equipping and encouraging her flock to use their gifts to build the Kingdom.  

Her vision for the church has a strong focus on community outreach and evangelism, to impact the lives of others and share an inclusive gospel of God’s love for all people.

 

Pastor Kwena, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Politics and is currently studying honours in Theology with UNISA.

 PASTOR KWENA SEGONA 
Lead Pastor Merge Kingdom Church | Soweto (SA)
 

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Prophet L-J

 PROPHET LOUIS-JOHN KUYLAARS 
Prophet and Lead Pastor DGFC CAPE TOWN | CAPE TOWN (SA)
 

Prophet L-J was ordained by Apostle Deborah Bell, as the Lead Pastor of DGFC Cape Town in 2017 and then commissioned into his primary calling in the Office of Prophet for DGFC Cape Town, as part of the DGAN Global Network in 2018.

 

Prophet L-J carries a strong Seer anointing, and through visions and prophetic utterance proclaims God's heart to people. ​His vision is to see God's Kingdom expanded on the earth, equipping and encouraging the Lord's people to full spiritual maturity in Christ Jesus. ​Prophet L-J also has a strong anointing as a prophetic worship leader, releasing the sound of the Lord that breaks down barriers and draws people into God's presence and brings transformation to the hearts of those who will hear the sound of the Lord.

Louis-John received his qualification in Information Technology at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology and currently specializes as a global health and wellness coach.

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Apostle C

Apostle Christopher was ordained in the DGAN Global Network as regional Apostle and Apostle at Deo Gloria Family Church Cape Town (DGFC CPT) in 2018. Apostle C ministers alongside his husband Louis-John Kuylaars (Prophet and Lead Pastor, DGFC CPT).

 

Apostle C is an intercessor for the DGAN Network and an armourbearer to Apostle Deborah Bell (the Lead Apostle of the  DGAN Network). His heart is for people to find true freedom and wholeness in Christ and to move in the fullness of their God-given purpose.

Christopher has a Marketplace Apostle gifting,  with a kingdom wealth generation mandate. He is also a medical practitioner who specializes in aesthetics medicine and is the director of a leading medical aesthetics practice in Cape Town.

He has an MBChB (UFS) degree and an American Academy of Aesthetics Medicine certificate. He is also an Internationally certified Aptos threads trainer and Member of the Aesthetics Society of South Africa. He also completed a 2 year His People/ Every Nations Bible School certificate.

 APOSTLE CRHISTOPHER VAN DEN BLINK
Regional Apostle DGFC CAPE TOWN | Cape Town (SA)
 

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