Yahweh Shamma is Hebrew for “Where the Lord Is!”

We are a vibrant Inner City church family located in Hillbrow, in Johannesburg.
Under the Leadership and Lordship of Jesus Christ we experience the presence of God in every gathering.
Our Holy Spirit anointed team of ministers is led by Apostle and Pastor Theo and Dr Solange Muka.

Theo Muka was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where he his gave life to Christ in 1981, while studying mechanical engineering. After completing his studies, he married Solange, then a medical student. Solange went on to become a medical doctor a few years later. Life unfolded as normal for the young couple, until the Lord sent them to South Africa. There, they landed at Christian Family Church, Johannesburg, under the discipleship of Mtume Joe. Ever since then, Mtume Joe and Theo have been working closely together.

In 1993, Solange and Theo where released from CFC, and the fledglings launched their own ministry, Yahweh Shamma Bible Church. Dr. Solange pastors the church along with her husband Theo. Solange is a sought-after speaker at many churches’ women’s conferences.

In 1997 when Joe started Christian Family Network Theo joined the team. He has involved himself in planting churches in Central Africa and French speaking communities overseas.
Pastor Theo and Doctor Solange Muka
Suzanna, Jesse and Sarah

The Muka’s have been blessed with 3 wonderful children: Suzanna, Sarah and Jesse. Suzanna is a law student at the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. She is a gifted speaker and uses her skills to teach The Emmanuel’s Children’s Ministry at her parents’ church in Hillbrow, Johannesburg. Jesse is a talented musician who plays the drums and keyboard for the Junior Worship Team. Sarah involves herself in the behind-the-scenes Ushering ministry that is fundamental to the church.
The Yahweh Shamma ministries have expanded internationally, with the Muka’s having started several churches globally. In the DRC they have started churches in Kinshasa, Mbuji-Mayi, Lubumbashi and Tshikapa. European countries include Germany and France. A Yahweh Shamma Small Group Fellowship has also been started in the US city of Denver, Colorado.