Our Founders

Heshimu K. Colar

Heshimu is an American Missionary working in Sub Sahara Africa. He served as a pastor in California for nearly two decades; with over 15yrs experience in youth counseling and teaching.

He's lived and worked in Nigeria since 2018, doing the work of an evangelist, author, and assisting the community with resources

​Heshimu graduated from San Jose State University, CA USA, majoring in African American Studies. He was a two-time All American football player, and then played professionally for the NFL and CFL. Heshimu's passion is spreading the gospel, advocating for peace, justice, and promoting economic self sufficiency.

He oversees a Sovereign Grace African Fellowship, a missionary organisation, working with churches, individuals and other organisations to spread the gospel, plant churches, train, and equip leaders. He's travelled throughout Northern and Southern Nigeria, ministering to spiritual and physical needs in orphanages, schools, churches, and other missionary organisations

Sovereign Grace African Foundation (SGAF) was established as a tangible way to help Muslims, churches, schools, and those with obvious needs who are willing to be helped under the principles of grace, hard work, and integrity. Heshimu is a Trustee of SGAF

He is also the author of three books :

• Five Smooth Stones.

• Sermon North and South: Messages to Nigeria and the World.

• God’s Call: Messages to Preachers on Preaching.

• All three books were published in Nigeria.