Founder & Senior Pastor
Apostle John Phiri

Dr Apostle Phiri was born in Zambia and he is the first-born child of family 13. In 1995 He got married to Pastor Thapelo Phiri and they were blessed with Four beautiful (4) children Aobakwe, Kagiso, Daliso, Tionga.
Ministry Life
Dr Apostle Phiri started missionary in Swaziland the year 1992, He was also the founder of Healing Word Ministry in Swaziland which had 6 Branches. In 1994 He become co-founder of Disciples Ministries in Mafikeng were Apostle Joseph Kansema was the Founder. Dr Apostle Phiri worked as associate Pastor from 1994 to 1998 under the leadership of Apostle Joseph Kensema in Mafikeng. He was then appointed as the student dean of Bible School Ministry Training Center in Mafikeng. He started a branch Discipleship Ministry in 1998 until 2018 in Klerksdorp. In 2019 he officially started Disciple International Ministry Center.
International Ministry
By the grace of God Dr Apostle Phiri covered 42 Nations of the world, covering these continents South America, Caribbeans islands and north America and then Europe Asia and notable countries are Russia, South Korea, France, The Netherlands. Italy, Surinam, France Guiana, Curial, Virgin Island British Island, Mauricio’s, United Arab Emirates, China, Hong kong United State of America and nations in east, west Africa, central Africa and southern Africa. Dr Apostle Phiri is also member of healing Jesus Campaign by Dag Hewards mills. International Ministry Association based in the United States of America. He is also board member of United Church of God Ministries International based in Los Angeles, California and in Manila, which has churches all over the world. He is also part of Minister Connects International Headed by Bishop Abaro in Nigeria.
Radio Ministry
In 2002 He started Radio Ministry focusing in healing and deliverance at Star FM. He is the First Pastor to start preaching the gospel through Radio at Star FM in Klerksdorp. Currently Apostle Phiri is running three radio program weekly.
Ministry Sons
Apostle Dr Phiri has two sons Apostle Stanley Ngwenyama and Apostle Vincent Dlamini in Eswatini, In South Africa he has 10 Pastors for Disciple Fellowship International namely Pastor Nethwazi, Patsor Kararo Dire and Busisiwe Dire, Pastor Khatha, Pastor Nong, , Pastor Ramothwa, Pastor Bongo, Pastor Nzwakhe, and other sons in South Africa Pasto Mokoto in Taung , Prophet Favor in Warrenton, Pastor Trymo in Mafikeng, Pastor Hillary in Kenya, Pastor Tsotetsi Phiwe in Cape Town and Pastor Eunice in Soshanguve and Evangelist Makhane in Soshanguve.
Education Background
Dr Apostle obtained Diploma at Ministry Training Center from Botswana and Bachelor, Masters, Doctorate from Los Angeles Midwest seminary college / University Dr Apostle Phiri is a School Principal at Bible School 2007, more 500 students have graduated.

  • Email:apostlephiri@desciplesfellowship.co.za
  • Experience:15 + years
Senior Pastor
Pastor Thapelo Phiri

  • Phone:061 405 6985
  • Email:mamaapostle@desciplesfellowship.co.za
  • Experience:10+ years
Youth Leaders

  • Phone:083 355 4333
  • Email:youth@desciplesfellowship.co.za
  • Experience:10+ years
Women's Fellowship
Pastor Nong

  • Phone:N/A
  • Email:women@desciplefellowship.co.za
  • Experience:10 +years
Men's Fellowship
Pastor Halo Mofokeng

  • Phone:N/A
  • Email:men@desciplesfellowship.co.za
  • Experience:11 +years