by Anton Myburgh (Shofar Network) Exciting things are happening in Potchefstroom! In April this year I met with seven people in Potchefstroom about the possibility to plant a Shofar congregation on campus, in addition to the Shofar Network church, Christian Fellowship, that is based 6km off campus. We formed a leadership team right there, started planning … Read more
by Fred May Aligned hearts, strong relationship, support in ministry and challenging fellowship are vital for the sustained growth and well-being of a church family and we’re privileged to be part of a world-wide Spirit-filled movement that provides all of these vital elements in abundance. After patiently and prayerfully trusting God for guidance in … Read more
by Fanie van der Merwe (Shofar Stellenbosch) Fanie recently competed at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where he won gold in the 100m T37 final. Here’s his story… The team going to the Commonwealth Games was not the usual one, with the para-athletes only making up five of the total team (and two of the training group), so I was … Read more
Online tools like the our website and blog, Shofar TV, our online store and social media provide fantastic opportunities to spread the gospel, even to nations and people that we might not be able to reach otherwise.
by Anton Myburgh (Shofar Network) For almost a decade we’ve been sending mission teams to the Antioch churches in Malawi and Pastor Henry Mkhomanya, who founded these churches, has crept into our hearts and become a familiar face at our global conference. At Convergence 2013, Pastor Henry shared with us that it was his … Read more
by Werner Joubert (Shofar Secunda) A critical part of church planting is connecting with the community and Werner Joubert, who pastors Shofar Secunda, joined the rugby club as a way of getting to know the locals. Last year my wife, Juné, and I moved from the Western Cape to Mpumalanga, to pastor the Shofar Secunda congregation. … Read more
Shofar Bellville is one of the newer members of our church family, but the congregation is already having a massive impact on it’s community – a spiritual home for the homeless. by Conrad Foord (Shofar Bellville) “Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble.” Psalm 41:1 What … Read more