The group of the Presbytery of Cala who attended the informational workshop. On Saturday, February 3, Rev. Stephen Pedro facilitated an informational workshop with the Presbytery of Cala at URCSA Indwe. Rev. Derick Myburgh played a crucial role in making this workshop a reality, and there was great appreciation for the hospitality extended by […]
“Had it not been for the grace of the Lord, the task of raising disciple-like leaders would have been daunting,” says Mrs Christine Chanza, director of the Christian Audio-visual Action, known as CAVA, in Harare, Zimbabwe. “God is enabling us to equip and develop Christian leaders for the church and its ministry. If not for […]
Vanjaar word Aarde-uur op 23 Maart 2024 vanaf 20:30 tot 21:30 gevier. Dit is in 2007 deur die WWF (Word Wildlife Fund) geïnisieer en word op die laaste Saterdag in Maart gevier. Vanjaar vind dit egter ‘n week vroeër plaas omdat 30 Maart in Paasnaweek val. Ons vier dit deur vir ‘n uur lank, van […]
The group of ministers who attended the workshop at URCSA Saldanha, including Rev. Pedro, who facilitated the workshop, seated in the front row, far right. Although February is well known for Valentine’s Day, for Congregational Witness, February 2024 will be remembered as the month they officially kicked off their revised strategy: to train the […]
The church council members of URCSA Stellenbosch who attended the missional transformation workshop with Rev. Stephen Pedro (back row right), Rev. Jacobs (front row 2nd from right) and Prop. Sabrina September (front row 3rd from left). On Sunday, February 11th, Rev. Stephen Pedro, MSS (Minister in Synodical Service), officially commenced the missional transformation process […]
Rev. Stéphen Pedro (centre) with church council members of URCSA Die Ark Congregation in Beaufort West. “I once again realized the importance of reaching out as a Minister in Synodical Service (MSS) to the leadership of congregations; to inform them about important information and especially important tools for the ministry. Although they have a […]
“We are truly blessed as a synod,” remarks Rev. Samuel Besitala, the general secretary of our sister church in Mozambique, the IRM Mphatso Synod. “A leadership and marriage seminar for pastors and their wives in Mozambique was conducted by Dr Davidson Chifungo, from November 14 to 16 at Vila Ulónguè in Northwest Mozambique. There were […]
Ben Marais presenting his topic on sport, discipleship and our youth “Help us from moving from churched to changed.” This is the urgent message from Ben Marais, national director of Ambassadors Football in South Africa. On Wednesday 1 November 2023, Witness Ministry’s AGM was privileged to have had Rev. Ben Marais as one of […]
On Wednesday 1 November 2023, Witness Ministry’s AGM was privileged to have had Rev. Shaun Cozett as one of our guest speakers. He presented to us an introduction to climate change. Rev. Cozett is the rector of St Paul’s Breë Street in the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town, where he also serves as the coordinator […]
Marina Prins sharing during the devotional time. “I had the privilege of attending the 5th GMC (Global Mobilisation Consultation) from 16-20 October 2023 in Chiang Mai Thailand,” says Marina Prins, director of Member Care Southern Africa. She was asked to present three devotional sessions from a Member Care perspective. “It was a blessing to […]