Meet Felito and Anna Utuie, our Founders and Directors
Pastor Felito's motto is "that none should perish." It is his utmost passion in life to see every nation, tribe, and tongue come to know Jesus. This evangelistic fire drives him to reach out to the darkest, hardest, and most unreached areas and nations. Felito comes from a family of ministers and began preaching the Gospel himself at the age of 17. He received formal training at Catch the Fire School of Ministry in Toronto, IRIS Ministry in Mozambique, and South African Theological Seminary. During his time with IRIS Ministries, Felito served as the Outreach Director, being part of this great Ministry, he spearheaded an historic revival in the Northern Muslim provinces of Mozambique. This revival saw blind eyes opened, dear ears hearing, thousands of salvations, miraculous healing, deliverance to the oppressed, and the gift of freedom only Jesus can bring. He has ministered in many countries on 5 continents, has planted churches throughout Mozambique, Africa, and does two crusades a month. In everything he does, Felito is motivated by his passion to see people come to know Christ's love.
Anna loves being a mum, not only to her own children, but to those who have no mothers. Her heart is for children, and she is passionate about helping young mothers. Her desire is to create a safe, encouraging atmosphere for women and children to receive support. Originally from New Zealand, Anna served alongside Felito at IRIS Ministries before they were married and started Africa On Fire.
Felito and Anna met in 2004 while attending the Catch the Fire School of Ministry in Toronto, Canada. They were married in November 2006. Soon after, they started Africa On Fire Ministries and moved to South Africa, where they planted a church in one of the poorest townships in Johannesburg. In 2010, Felito and Anna moved Africa On Fire Ministries to Mozambique. The couple now has 3 children of their own and many that God has entrusted to them. Africa on Fire has now planted 46 Churches, and 1 Center of Hope for Kids.