Our Team
Tim & Janessa Cypher
Tim & Janessa Cypher
Tim & Janessa Cypher
Director / Social Media
Tim and Janessa crossed paths in 2010 when they were serving a the same ministry in the small city of Gulu. They were married in 2012 and knew they would eventually end up in Uganda and officially made the move in 2016 with their son, Silas.
Since that time, they have made a home in Gulu and serve under Cultivate D
Director / Social Media
Tim and Janessa crossed paths in 2010 when they were serving a the same ministry in the small city of Gulu. They were married in 2012 and knew they would eventually end up in Uganda and officially made the move in 2016 with their son, Silas.
Since that time, they have made a home in Gulu and serve under Cultivate Discipleship full time. They have recently added 2 new additions to their family and currently in the fostering to adopt process.
Pastor Alex Jokene
Tim & Janessa Cypher
Tim & Janessa Cypher
Construction Manager/ Teacher
Pastor Alex has been a huge part in transforming the bush covered land into a ministry site. He is a mason by trade and pastors a church full-time. All of our buildings were built under his leadership and we are so blessed to have him on our team.
Pastor Alex is also actively involved in curriculum development
Construction Manager/ Teacher
Pastor Alex has been a huge part in transforming the bush covered land into a ministry site. He is a mason by trade and pastors a church full-time. All of our buildings were built under his leadership and we are so blessed to have him on our team.
Pastor Alex is also actively involved in curriculum development and one of the teachers discipling those who attend our discipleship program.
Raymond
Tim & Janessa Cypher
Ms. Betty Awilli
Teacher
Raymond has been a part of Cultivate Discipleship since 2021. His heart for discipling others is very evident in the way he cares for the students and those he helps to disciple.
Ms. Betty Awilli
Ocen Reagan Samuel
Ms. Betty Awilli
Administrator
Betty as been involved in Cultivate Discipleship since April 2019. She is a valued team member and keeps us organized as we constantly learn how to operate as a non-profit ministry here in Uganda.
Betty brings 15 years of experience working with various NGO's (Non-Government Organization) and we are so blessed to have her serving alongside us.
Ocen Reagan Samuel
Ocen Reagan Samuel
Ocen Reagan Samuel
Farm Manager
Ocen has been a part of our farming and grounds keeping team since 2019. He is responsible for helping lead our students in learning the Farming God’s Way method and techniques. He manages the day to day farming work, land upkeep and makes his home right here at the Discipleship Center.
Opiyo Raymond
Ocen Reagan Samuel
Ocen Reagan Samuel
Opyio joined our staff in 2019 and is a valuable asset to our team. He is both hard working and kind - working alongside Ocen in both the garden and around the compound as a part of our farming crew.