Ignition
About Ignite Church
Welcome to Ignite Church, a dynamic and life-giving community centred on Jesus Christ. Our mission is to ignite hearts, transform lives, and empower individuals to walk in their God-given purpose. Located in Francistown, Botswana, Ignite Church is dedicated to being a hub of spiritual transformation where believers can encounter God’s presence, grow in faith, and make a lasting impact in their spheres of influence.
Our Vision
At Ignite Church, we envision a church that thrives on revival and spiritual awakening. Inspired by the Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20, our purpose is to make disciples who know God personally, walk in His love, and spread His message of hope and grace. We believe that every person is valuable to God and that the Church is a community where lives are restored,
renewed, and equipped for meaningful service
Our lead pastors, Peculiar and Thothi Diepo, bring over a decade of ministry experience and a
passion for youth revival. Married for 12 years and blessed with three daughters, they have
dedicated their lives to sharing the message of grace and empowering believers to live boldly
for Christ. Before planting Ignite Church, they served faithfully at Shofar Prophetic Voice
Ministries for 12 years and pioneered Ignite International, a non-denominational youth
movement, in 2019.
God is looking for people who have hearts for the lost! Why? Because heaven and hell are real
places! Heaven and hell are not metaphors! We are here to save the lost! It is the reason why we do what we do! Our Churches must grow!
The Church is probably the only organization that does not exist for those who are part of it, but for those who are not yet part of it. We want everyone to go to heaven and we want nobody to go to hell. Jesus wants all people to go to heaven and He does not want anyone to go to hell. That is why He died!
The story of the Church’s growth in the book of Acts reveals to us that God’s intention was never
that the Church should be small and insignificant. The plan has always been that the Church
should grow, spread, and change society “When they heard about it, they praised God and told
him, “You see, brother, how many tens of thousands of believers there are among the Jews, and all
of them are zealous for the Law.” Acts 21:20 (NET)
GIgnite Church is not built on the talents of a few but on the sacrifices of many. Together, we create
a vibrant community where believers are equipped to share the love of Christ and make a lasting
impact. Whether you’re exploring faith or looking for a place to grow deeper in your walk with God,
we invite you to be part of Ignite Church. Let’s build a future where lives are transformed, hearts
are ignited, and the Gospel reaches every corner of the world.
The Bible
We believe the entire Bible is inspired by God, without error, and serves as the ultimate authority for our faith, conduct, and doctrine
The Trinity
We believe in one God who exists in three distinct persons: Father, Son,
and Holy Spirit. We believe Jesus Christ is the Son of God who came to
earth as the Savior of the world. The Holy Spirit leads and guides us into
all truth and empowers us for effective ministry.
Salvation
We believe Jesus died on the cross and shed His blood for our sins.
Salvation is found by placing our faith in what Jesus accomplished on
the cross. We believe Jesus rose from the dead and will come again.
Growing Relationship
We believe every believer should cultivate a growing relationship with Jesus by obeying God’s Word, yielding to the Holy Spirit, and being conformed to the image of Christ.
Our culture reflects our mission to embody Christ in everyday life while nurturing a sense of family and belonging. We value:
Peculiar and Thothi Diepo have been married for 12 years and are blessed with three wonderful daughters: Tehillah, Grace-Zoe, and Mercy. Peculiar has been serving in ministry since 2005 and holds a diploma in Divinity from Christian Leaders Institute as well as a certificate from Charis Bible Institute. Together, they are passionate young ministers with a deep desire to see the hearts of young people ignited with a hunger for God and His presence. They are devoted to revival and long to see lives transformed by the power of God, leaving individuals with enduring encounters with His grace. Their ministry is rooted in a belief in people and their potential. Peculiar and Thothi dedicate themselves to mentoring and equipping others to become greater and better in their walk with God. They have shared the message of grace with countless young people, leaving an eternal impact wherever they minister. Before planting Ignite Church, the Diepos faithfully served at Shofar Prophetic Voice Ministries for 12 years. In 2019, they also pioneered Ignite International, a non-denominational youth movement dedicated to revival and awakening in Botswana. As they prayed and prepared to establish Ignite
Church Francistown, they sensed God calling them to plant a life-giving church that:
Follow Peculiar
Follow Thoti
Your decision to follow Christ is the most important
choice you can ever make, and it has transformed your
destiny.
At Ignite Church, we believe the gospel of Jesus Christ is
the greatest news of all—that God loves you deeply.
He sent His Son to die for your sins, so you could be saved
from eternal separation from Him and step into a
growing, life-changing relationship with God.
"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has
come: The old has gone, the new is here!"
– 2 Corinthians 5:17
If you have recently made the decision to follow Christ, we
are excited to walk this journey with you! Take a look at
the Next Steps of faith below to begin this incredible
ENCOUNTER
Encountering God lies at the heart of our vision.
We believe that Jesus is the Cornerstone of our faith
and the source of all transformation. By making
Him the centre we long to create an atmosphere
where people can get to Experience Him more
intimately.
SONSHIP/IDENTITY
We desire to provide a place where people can re-discover their identity
And experience a sense of sonship in God.
In stimulating an environment Where people feel
loved, accepted and valued regardless of their
background or past, we hope to help them grasp their
true worth in Jesus Christ and develop a deeper sense
of belonging within the ignite Church community.
REVIVAL/AWAKENING
Awakening is another important component of our vision. Revival is when hearts turn to their first love . We yearn to see a renewed hunger for God and we envision providing opportunities for individuals to experience this through prayer, worship and feasting on God’s Word. By nurturing this atmosphere that encourages personal upliftment and transformation,
we hope to see the people’s lives changed for the better.
IMPACT
In our quest to be a hub of spiritual transformation in our city, we believe strongly in equipping
individuals to go out and impact lives on different spheres of influence.
We believe that every believer has been called to make a significant difference in the environment
around them. Through teaching biblical truths, providing opportunities for service and soul winning. We
Aspire to equip people with the tools they need to make a positive impact on their families, workspaces,
schools and communities.