About us
Our Focus
Stichting City Church is the legal entity in the Netherlands for the global network of Arise Ministries. We are not a local church ourselves, but an organization fully dedicated to accelerating the movement of God’s Kingdom by enabling new, vibrant faith communities. Our passion is to make the Gospel relevant and visible in every city and every culture.
Our Mission
To proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ to all nations, making disciples through preaching, teaching, and hands-on mission work. We are committed to raising up godly leaders, planting vibrant churches, and providing apostolic oversight that fosters integrity, growth, and spiritual authority.
Our Vision
To see a global movement of awakened believers and thriving churches—from Africa to Europe to the Americas—transforming cultures and communities through the power of the Holy Spirit. We envision generational impact as they know the truth, walk in freedom, and carry the light of Christ and the culture of the kingdom into every sphere of society.
Our Leadership Structure
At Arise Ministries, we believe that healthy, accountable, and anointed leadership is the cornerstone of sustainable impact. Our structure reflects our commitment to spiritual integrity, apostolic oversight, and collaborative governance.
Founding & Apostolic Leadership
As founders and visionary leaders, Nsongo and Marjolein carry the primary spiritual and apostolic mantle for Arise Ministries. With a combined call to preach, teach, and build across nations, they provide overall direction, prophetic teaching, and fathering/mothering oversight to the ministry’s global mission, church plants, and partner networks.
Nsongo Mfumu a Kanda & Marjolein Nsongo
Our Legacy & Call
With over 26 years of leadership experience, we have learned that lasting impact flows from faithfulness, integrity, and dependence on God. Our journey has taken us across continents, but our message has never changed: Jesus Christ is Lord, and in Him alone is found salvation, freedom, and purpose.
We invite you to join us—in prayer, in partnership, and in purpose—as we continue to obey the Great Commission, train disciples, and see the nations arise in the name of Jesus.
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you.
– Isaiah 60:1
For wise counsel, accountability, and strategic guidance, we are honored to be supported by a dedicated Board of Advisors.
Bill Hieb: founder of Climb institute and apostolic leader who has fathered an mentored countless leaders over the world.
Johan & Tessa Proost: pastor of Destiny church and international conference speakers
This board brings over 6 decades of ministerial, administrative, and missional experience, ensuring that the ministry operates with excellence, integrity, and alignment with our core mission.
Arise Ministries and its affiliated church plants operate under the spiritual covering and legal framework of Stichting City Church (based in the Netherlands). This structure provides a stable, recognized, and accountable foundation for our international operations, ensuring good governance, financial transparency, and compliance within the nations we serve.
Statement of Faith
Our Statement of Faith explains the core Christian beliefs we affirm and teach: the authority of Scripture, the person and work of Jesus Christ, salvation by grace, and our call to proclaim the gospel.