“This CBS workshop managed to bring together almost all of our Christian Women’s Ministry (CWM) branches for the first time in a very long period. We are indeed thankful for this achievement,” says Sister Kayster, CWM president of the Presbytery of Graaff-Reinet. On 13 May a Contextual Bible Study (CBS) introduction workshop was presented to […]
On the weekend from 21 to 22 April Rev. Stephen Pedro, manager of the Congregational Witness Task Team, facilitated an accompaniment assessment workshop for the church leaders of URCSA Immanuel at Cradock in the Eastern Cape. The workshop kicked off with a Dwelling in the Word from Psalm 16. After that the assessment session kicked […]
When asked what the highlight of their Contextual Bible Study (CBS) workshop was, Lien, one of the attendees, says, “The importance of dividing people into smaller groups when facilitating. Another one was the importance of the way you set up the venue for facilitation and how it can allow people to speak openly or freely. […]
CWM members discussing a topic with Rev. Babalwa Sifuba (top photo 2nd from right) “This workshop helped me a lot, building my confidence, equipping me with more detailed and informative knowledge about Contextual Bible Study (CBS), and especially about how to facilitate a CBS workshop.” This is what Nosipho has to say about the […]
The facilitators are at the top and the attendees at the bottom of the photo. The facilitators are fltr: Prop. Ashwin Thyssen, JP Manual (URCSA Eersterivier Kleinvlei), Prop. Rachel Linderoth, Prop. Aidan Windvogel and Danelle Jansen (URCSA Graafwater) On 15 April, a unique event took place in Klawer. Three leadership-groups of the Presbytery of Clanwilliam […]
Rev. Stephen Pedro facilitating the conversation on missional leadership. “The conversation about the missional calling of the church is also for the URCSA an important conversation for our time today, especially given the cry of distress from various communities that the church must define and play its role more clearly in our society,” says Rev. […]
The 17 people who attended the CBS workshop. On Saturday 22 April an Introduction of Contextual Bible Study (CBS) workshop was presented to nine Christian Youth Ministry (CYM) representatives of the Presbytery of Zuurbraak and eight URCSA Robertson congregation’s ministries leaders. It was facilitated by Prop. Jayson Gribble, assisted by Jean-Pierre Manuel and Diavian Carolus, […]
“I didn’t really feel like coming to the workshop, but I am glad I came. I have gained a lot by being here today. I have learnt the importance of being in communion with other sisters, and I have learnt how to share and to voice my views and opinion in a respectful manner. I […]
Rev. Babalwa Sifuba 2nd from left with the CYM group of URCSA George Presbytery “I have learnt how to fully read and understand a Bible story, how to reference it to my daily challenges, seeking understanding and guidance,” says Phumeza Harmans, one of the Christian Youth Ministry (CYM) members who attended a Introductory to […]
“The workshop was so fruitful to me and it also changed my attitude positively for being elected as a CWM committee member. Now I am confident. As from today I will implement what I have gained from this workshop and try harder to develop my ministry,” says Asiphumeze Yolanda Katywa, one of the 13 CWM […]