Fresh from his evangelist training, Yohana was among the decision makers that moved the AICT congregation of approximately twenty people from Nyashimba to the primary school in Shigala. Recognizing that the school was not an ideal place for church meetings, a search was begun for a site to build a church. Silas, who was also a local political leader, proposed the current AICT church site.
Muda mfupi baada ya kutoka katika mafunzo ya uinjilisti Yohana alikuwa kati ya waamuzi wa kanisa la AICT ambao walikuwa kama ishirini walioamua kuhamisha kanisa kutoka Nyashimba kwenda shule ya msingi Shigala. Walipogundua kwamba eneo la shule sio sehemu nzuri ya kukutanika Wakristo walianza kutafuta eneo la kujenga kanisa. Silas ambaye alikuwa kiongozi wa kisiasa pia alipendekeza eneo la kanisa liliopo sasa.