Guest Speakers

Prof Malan Nel
The Church as God’s gift to society
On the first weekend of November some 100 people had the unique opportunity to attend education sessions given by Prof Malan Nel of the University of Pretoria in South Africa on “The Church as God’s gift to Society”. He presented challenging research on types of churches and dynamics in churches which may help or hinder us being what God wants us to be and become.

His discussion of the eight ministries characterising God’s work in every church – the ways in which God cares for us and the world – challenging us to pass on to others what we have received.
Malan helped our understanding of the church’s role in working out God’s purpose (not ours).

He shared research on resources and processes to help build relational groups in the church. Where do each one of us fit in? We are all gifted by God and as Christ’s much-gifted body we are all equipped to build up the church for His purpose, to become relevant in God’s world within our families, our congregation and our community locally and around the world.

We look forward to inviting other guest speakers to share their insights and experiences with us.