As jy na die name van die mense op hierdie foto kyk en sien van waar almal kom, sal jy diep geraak word (klik op die skakel aan die einde en sien dit in die artikel). Dit getuig nie net van jarelange verbintenisse in Christus nie, maar ook van ‘n diepe verbondenheid as navolgers van Christus in Afrika. Lees gerus meer van hierdie byeenkoms van die Reformed Family Forum wat vandeesweek vanaf 23 tot 26 Oktober in Wellington by die AMSS (Andrew Murray Sentrum vir Spiritualiteit) plaasgevind het; hier van waar die meeste van die pioniersendelinge uitgestuur is om te gaan sendingwerk doen en kerke te plant; ’n aangrypende gedagte vir die hedendaagse kerkleiers vanuit hierdie lande.
| verskaf: RFF-groep 2023
Agterste ry (v.l.n.r.): Ds TK Ilesanmi (LDI, Suid-Afrika), dr Ryan Faber (Resonate Global Mission, Zambië), ds Pule Sejake (DRCA, Suid-Afrika), ds Vasco Kachipapa (CCAP Nkhoma, Malawi), dr Christopher Munikwa (RCZ Zimbabwe & SA), dr Luka Ariko (RCEA Kenia), ds Alberto Daniel (IERA, Angola), ds Victor Moleluque (IRM Novo, Mosambiek).
Middelry (v.l.n.r.): Dr Nico Mostert (Vennote in Getuienis DRC Vrystaat, SA), dr Elias Mohnla (VGKSA, Suid-Afrika), ds Ivan Akash Sirpal (RCA, Suid-Afrika), ds Samuel Besitala (IRM Mphatso, Mosambiek), Mariëtte Odendaal (Kommunikasie, Getuiebediening, Suid-Afrika), ds Jaco Botha (verteenwoordig Getuiebediening, Wes-Kaap, Suid-Afrika), dr Daniël de Wet (Getuiebediening, Wes-Kaap, Suid-Afrika).
Voorste ry (v.l.n.r.): Ds Joao Herbarth (IRM Tumbine, Mosambiek), ds Kingstar Chipata (CCAP Harare, Zimbabwe), dr William Zulu (RCZ, Zambië), me Letjani Moatshe (DRCB, Botswana), ds Martin Phate (LECSA), Lesotho), dr Mias van Jaarsveld (Christelike Lektuurfonds, Wellington, Suid-Afrika).
*Dr Gustav Claassen van die NGK Suid-Afrika was ook by die vergadering, maar nie toe die foto geneem is nie.
This year the Reformed Family Forum once again had a very informative and inspiring meeting. It took place from Monday 23 to Thursday 26 October at the Andrew Murray Centre for Spirituality.
General secretaries from our sister churches in Africa that originated from missionary work in Africa initiated by the DRC since the 19th century were present.
Relevant topics were discussed such as “Good governance as key to a more sustainable church and church institutions” presented by rev TK Ilesanmi, the executive director of Leadership Development Initiative (LDI) based in South Africa.
Other topics that were discussed were the future of Reformed theological education in Africa, the effect of climate change and natural disasters on our churches, and the Christian Literature Fund.
The meeting was also privileged to be visited by dr Hennie van Deventer, former principal of the JMTI, theological training college at Nkhoma, Malawi, dr Frederick Marais, (DRC Western Cape Synod, South Africa), dr Nadia Marais (University of Stellenbosch, South Africa), rev Marinus Theron, moderator of the DRC Western Cape, rev Stephen Pedro, manager of Witness Ministry Western Cape and dr Kobus Odendaal, former manager of Witness Ministry.
May God bless this vibrant and inspiring church leaders of our Reformed churches in Africa.
Read more about these sister churches HERE.
