🌟 Welcome to Cross & Crown Ministries

Emmanuel Godfrey Ogoma, together with his wife Joyce, is the visionary founder of Cross and Crown, a ministry rooted in compassion, creativity, and Christ-centered discipleship. His journey began in 2010 at the Youth With A Mission (YWAM) base in Arusha, Tanzania, where he studied Principles in Children and Youth Ministry (PCYM). It was there that Emmanuel first discovered his deep calling to serve children and young people.

After graduating, Emmanuel moved to Mityana District in Uganda, serving as a missionary for two years. Alongside Joyce, he ministered to children and youth with love, dignity, and transformative care. Their impact was profound—planting seeds of hope in young lives and nurturing spiritual growth through relational outreach.

In 2012, the couple returned to Kenya and founded Global Steps, a community-based organization committed to providing educational opportunities for underprivileged children in Kitale. Through Global Steps and now Circle of Love, over 700 children have gained access to education, with many graduates advancing to college and university. Emmanuel’s leadership continues to open doors for future generations.

Emmanuel’s training includes:

• Discipleship Studies at YWAM Athi River
• Business Administration and Management – Cambridge International College
• Youth Work Certification – focus on mentoring and discipling young girls

His vision is clear: to see girls and women live fruitful lives, rooted in their identity in Christ and empowered to pursue their divine calling.

Emmanuel and Joyce are blessed with three sons—Jeremy, Joshua, and Jayden—who inspire their commitment to family and ministry.

Emmanuel’s global experience includes serving at YWAM Kings Lodge in the UK, where he worked in the children’s department for two years. During this time, he received specialized training in:

• Basic Puppetry with One Way UK
• Sports Discipleship with KICK
• Open the Book – a creative Bible storytelling program using skits and drama for children’s assemblies

These creative tools have enriched his ministry approach, enabling him to disciple children through sports, music, drama, and dance. Emmanuel is passionate about bringing these ideas home to Kenya, where they continue to spark joy, faith, and transformation among the youth.

Joyce Kyungai, originally from Arusha, Tanzania, is a seasoned youth disciple-maker with over 10 years of service through Youth With A Mission (YWAM). As a Discipleship Training School (DTS) leader, she has mentored hundreds of teens and young adults, guiding them into deeper faith and purpose. Her leadership across multiple DTS programs has shaped a generation of passionate, grounded believers.

In 2012, Joyce joined her husband Emmanuel in Uganda to co-lead the teens and youth program at Childline Uganda. Together, they left a lasting legacy—empowering children with life skills, creativity, and spiritual depth. Their work sparked transformation and hope in communities often overlooked.

Joyce’s training includes:

• DTS (Discipleship Training School)
• SBS (School of Biblical Studies)
• FMS (Family Ministry School)

She also trained at YWAM Muizenberg in South Africa, further deepening her global perspective and heart for missions.

Today, Joyce carries a vibrant vision to establish a prayer centre for children in Trans Nzoia, Kenya— a sanctuary where young hearts can encounter God, grow in identity, and be equipped for life. Her passion is to see every child rise into the fullness of who God created them to be.

With her wealth of experience, spiritual depth, and unwavering love for youth, Joyce is a cornerstone of Cross and Crown’s mission. Her presence ensures that every program is rooted in discipleship, dignity, and divine purpose.

We’re blessed to have Meshack Masheti. He will be capturing the heart of our mission and outreaches through photos and video. Meshack is an experienced graphics designer, skilled coordinator, and a passionate disciple-maker, having studied Discipleship at YWAM Burundi.

He will be capturing the heart of our outreach through photos and video, ensuring every moment — from coaching to conversation — is documented with excellence and care.

Meshack’s creative eye and ministry heart help us tell the story of transformation, dignity, and hope as it unfolds among the girls of Innami and House of Hope.