THE CSI TEACHERS AND MENTORS
The Center for Spiritual Intelligence (CIS) is supported by a high-level body of teachers, mentors, and practitioners recognized for the richness of their spiritual, academic, and professional backgrounds. They embody an integrated approach to faith, intelligence, and impact, in service of individual and collective transformation..

Dr Mamadou Philippe KARAMBIRI - Burkina Faso
Pastor Mamadou Philippe Karambiri is the Honorary President of the Centre for Spiritual Intelligence (CSI). As the Delegated Founder of Centre International d’Évangélisation-Mission Intérieure Africaine (CIE-MIA), a ministry established in several nations across the world, he is globally recognized for the depth of his teaching, which focuses on spiritual maturity, excellence in ministry, and the societal impact of the Christian.
An economist by training, a former corporate executive, and a former senior official for the Burkinabe State, he eloquently embodies the convergence of academic excellence, institutional responsibility, and spiritual authority. His synergistic vision of both the spiritual and secular worlds provides the CIS with a solid spiritual foundation and a strong orientation toward the lasting transformation of individuals and nations through the Gospel of Christ.

Dr Richard SAWADOGO – Burkina Faso
Visionary and lead teacher of the Center for Spiritual Intelligence, he carries the founding revelation of the CIS. He is the founder and Senior Pastor of the Abundant Life Churches. His ministry is driven by a single vision: to contribute to the emergence of ministers and ministries rooted in the perfect will of God, flourishing spiritually, intellectually, and socially. He is also an internationally renowned teacher and researcher, embodying a synergistic alliance between spiritual depth and scientific excellence. Holder of a DEA in pharmacology and a PhD in biochemistry and chemistry of natural substances, he serves as Director of Research in this specialty, with numerous scientific contributions to his name. He is an associate researcher at the University of Chicago and a former senior official of the Ministry of Higher Education of Burkina Faso. The profound impact of his scientific career has been recognized on several occasions through national and international awards. He carries out an apostolic ministry.

Dr John W. STANKO – United States of America
Dr. John W. Stanko is an international leadership trainer, author, and founder of PurposeQuest International, a non-profit organization dedicated to personal development, leadership, and a life guided by the pursuit of purpose and calling. He has led trainings on leadership and vocational discovery across the United States and in more than 55 countries, working with leaders from the fields of government, education, faith, and community development. Dr. Stanko is the author of more than 100 books. He has over forty years of experience teaching, consulting, and mentoring leaders on an international scale.

Edwin SPRAGUE – United States of America
Edwin Sprague is an accomplished entrepreneur, author, business and personal development coach, Christian lay pastor, and real estate developer alongside his wife Nancy. He is especially passionate about passing on and developing the entrepreneurial skills needed to build and run successful businesses. His favorite phrase is: "I want to help my friends." It deeply reflects who Edwin is and what drives him in every area of his life.

Jim ERWIN – United States of America
Jim Irwin is a business strategy and process improvement consultant, specializing in helping organizations develop creative and sustainable solutions to business challenges. After serving for more than seven years in the United States Navy, he went on to found five companies of his own. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and a certified facilitator of the CO.STARTERS Boot Camp entrepreneurial program. He also serves at his local church, First United Methodist Church of Ellwood City, Pennsylvania, where he holds the roles of board chairman and treasurer.

Boureima THIOMBIANO - Burkina Faso
An expert in institutional governance, Boureima THIOMBIANO is a seasoned manager and a committed figure in Burkinabe public life. Former Director General of CEGECI (a state-owned company in charge of real estate matters), he has solid management experience within several national and sub-regional NGOs, particularly as a grant management specialist. A sociologist and project and program manager, he is currently preparing a doctoral thesis in the sociology of organizations and governance.
A committed political actor for more than 25 years, he rose through the ranks to hold the strategic position of Secretary General of his party. For his dedication and services rendered to the nation, he was decorated with the Medal of Knight of the Order of the Stallion.
Boureima THIOMBIANO exercises a prophetic ministry and is the Senior Pastor of the Vie Abondante Ouaga 2 church.

Pegwendé Jude BOUDA – Burkina Faso
Pegwendé Jude Bouda is a specialist in business development and marketing. He has held top management positions within major companies, where he contributed to strategic development and business growth. Today, he supports companies in structuring their commercial operations and driving strategic expansion. He holds an MBA in business development and is also involved in educational initiatives and in leading think tanks focused on financial and economic governance issues. He carries out a prophetic ministry.

Dr Miché OUEDRAODO – Canada
Dr. Miché Ouédraogo holds a doctorate in public administration and is recognized as an international expert in evaluation, public policy management, and strategic consulting. He is President of AfrEA, the umbrella organization for associations working in the field of public policy evaluation in Africa. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with major institutions, including the World Bank, supporting governments and organizations in more than thirty countries. He is also a business leader working in consulting and training. He is an associate teacher-researcher at CESAG. He carries out a prophetic ministry.

Micheline OUEDRAOGO– United States of America
Micheline Ouédraogo is the founder of the NGO Bridges to Burkina, through which she develops sustainable entrepreneurial initiatives with strong social impact, particularly in the construction and management of schools as well as training women in income-generating activities. She is also a specialist in IT risk management, with solid expertise in IT audit and technology consulting for financial institutions. She carries out a prophetic ministry.

Dr Vincent ZOMA – Burkina Faso
Dr. Vincent Zoma holds a doctorate in geography and is a teacher-researcher at Joseph KI-ZERBO University in Ouagadougou. His research and teaching focus on issues such as transport and mobility, regional integration, international relations, and land-use planning. He also works as an expert in trade facilitation and monitoring and evaluation of development projects. He carries out a prophetic ministry.

Dr Delphine Napon ZONGO – Burkina Faso
Dr. Delphine Napon Zongo is an Assistant Professor of Hepato-Gastroenterology at the Higher Institute of Health Sciences of Nazi Boni University in Bobo-Dioulasso, and a hospital practitioner. She also serves as an expert for government programs and international organizations, including the World Health Organization. For several years, she has been passionately involved in ministry to children and adolescents. She exercises a prophetic ministry.

Thérèse KALHOULÉ – Burkina Faso
Thérèse Kalhoulé has more than twenty years of experience as a recognized leader in the fields of international strategic consulting, development policy management, socio-anthropological governance, and transformational leadership. An expert in public policy influence and international advocacy, she holds two Master's degrees, in project management and in sociology-anthropology. She carries out a prophetic ministry.

Dr Bernard NANA – Burkina Faso
Dr. Bernard NANA is a teacher-researcher in physics at the École Normale Supérieure of Ouagadougou. He specializes in environmental science and technology. He works with several national and international projects as an expert and consultant, notably contributing to the development of strategic documents. Alongside his academic and scientific commitment, he carries a passionate heart for pastoral care and is ordained to ministry as a Pastor.

Dr Hyacinthe OUEDRAOGO– Burkina Faso
Dr. Hyacinthe Wendlarima OUEDRAOGO is a teacher-researcher and Assistant Professor at Nazi Boni University in Burkina Faso, specializing in African history and civilizations. A committed writer and essayist, he is also an opinion leader, political analyst, and columnist for several national and international media outlets. A consultant and trainer on political governance issues, he contributes to reflection and training on contemporary institutional and political matters. Since January 2026, he has served as Special Advisor to the Prime Minister's Office of Faso on legal and political affairs. He is an ordained Evangelist.

Fanta YANNA - Allemagne
Fanta Yanna, née Coulibaly, is an electrical engineer working for a multinational company, where she serves as maintenance manager in the petroleum industry. Founder of the Association Burkina Kinderhaus, she has been developing social and humanitarian projects since 2020, notably the construction and management of orphanages and schools. She also leads several initiatives supporting internally displaced persons and contributes to the professional training of pastors. She carries out a prophetic ministry.

Thierry ZANGO – Burkina Faso
An economist-statistician, Thierry Zango is an expert in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of development and humanitarian projects. He currently works as a senior executive, consultant, and trainer. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with several leading international institutions, including UNDP, UNFPA, OIF, USAID, and the European Union. He also teaches at various universities and higher education institutions. Deeply committed to his evangelical Christian community, he is particularly invested in matters of spiritual strengthening and training.

Bruno BENAO – Burkina Faso
Bruno Benao is an economist and manager by training, holding a Master's degree in Accounting, Control, and Audit. He is recognized as an expert in process organization, risk mapping, and organizational structuring. Throughout his career, he has collaborated with major international institutions such as UNFP, the European Union, USAID, ACF, DIAKONIA, and others. As a consultant, he has supported more than 120 companies and associations across 3 continents (Africa, America, Asia) in the areas of capacity building, audit, and organizational structuring. He is the founder of a consulting and training firm. He carries out a prophetic ministry.

Micheline BAMOGO – France
A local government executive within the French administration, she holds a degree in digital marketing with a specialization in organizational development. For more than 8 years, she has been supporting public administrations in digitalizing their processes and developing e-government services. Specialized in digital transformation, change management, and public sector innovation, she also contributes to the design of artificial intelligence solutions tailored to the needs of administrations. She carries out a prophetic and pastoral ministry.

Dr Boezemwindé Josiane BOUDA – Burkina Faso
She is a physician by training, holding a Master's degree in Public Health and specializing in health systems management. She has solid experience in humanitarian project management and also works as a health consultant. She is passionate about and deeply invested in the spiritual formation of young women; out of that same passion, she also writes and hosts spiritual formation programs for young people and those devoted to the Word of God. She carries out a prophetic ministry.
