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APC Ora et Labora, South Africa, Jan 20-22 2010

Please click here to read information pertaining to the upcoming African Pastors’ Conference in Ora et Labora, Pretoria, South Africa.   If you are unable to view the document, please download and install Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Please note:  The registration deadline in the document can be ignored.  Delegates can register on arrival.  Please refer to the map in the document for directions.

Dates:  Wednesday 20th, Thursday 21st ,Friday 22nd January 2010

Upcoming African Pastors Conferences (2009 – 2010)

  • 19-21 Nov. 2009            Botswana (Orapa)
  • 8-10 Dec. 2009              Zimbabwe (Bulawayo)  (to be confirmed)
  • 4-5 Jan 2010                 Port Elizabeth  EC, South Africa
  • 6-8 Jan 2010                  Hillcrest  KZN, South Africa
  • 12 Jan 2010                  Mseleni   KZN, South Africa
  • 15-16 Jan 2010               Newcastle   KZN, South Africa
  • 18 Jan 2010                   Welkom FS, South Africa
  • 20-22 Jan 2010              Ora et Labora (Pretoria), South Africa
  • April 2010                     Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • April 2010                      Western Cape, South Africa (to be confirmed)
  • 14-15 May 2010             Barberton, South Africa
  • Sept.2010                     Limpopo, South Africa

General notice: Pastors from outside Southern Africa are not eligible for these conferences. Even if they apply online or by e-mail their registrations will be ignored with no further reply.

Invitation letters: APC are not in a position to send a formal invitation to attend the Conference to any outside South Africa. Pastors are welcome at Conference but will need to deal with their own immigration and travel arrangements. They may quote this website for confirmation that there is a Conference taking place.

Click here to register for any of the above conferences.

Map to Moletjie Moshate Tribal Office

For those attending the African Pastor’s Conference in Polokwane, South Africa, please see below an image with directions (click the image for a larger version):

Map to Moletjie Moshate Tribal Office

Further details for this conference are available here.  Unfortunately, the registration deadline has already been reached (31 Aug 2009).

Zambian Reformed Conferences

The following is a post by Conrad Mbewe (a speaker at some of the African Pastors’ Conferences) who is pastor of Kabwata Baptist Church in Zambia.

“Those who have been ransomed by the Lord will return. They will enter Jerusalem singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Sorrow and mourning will disappear, and they will be filled with joy and gladness” (Isaiah 51:11).

When I began to post recollections of past Reformed conferences in Zambia, I had hoped that I would do it in batches of five years. I managed the first ten years in two batches, but I failed to find the time to break the last nine years into two batches. So, here is their recollection in one serving!

Click here to continue reading the post.

Zambian Reformed Conference 2008

Zambian Reformed Conference 2008

Registration Details for Limpopo APC, September 2009

Registration Details for Limpopo APC

  • Dates: 14th-16th September 2009
  • Theme: The responsibilities of the Biblical Pastor
  • Venue: Moletjie Moshate Tribal Office (This is 25km west of Polokwane on the Gilead Road)
  • Times:
    • The conference runs from lunchtime on Monday  14th to lunchtime on Monday 16th September.
    • The conference will start with lunch at 1pm on Monday 14th.
  • Registration deadline: For those requiring accommodation, you must register by 31st August 2009.
  • Cost: R70 per person
  • Click here to register for the conference.

Please note:

  • It is assumed that most delegates will be men. However it will be possible to accommodate a few ladies if you register well in advance.
  • All delegates being accommodated must bring their own bedding – blankets, pillows etc. and towels.  Mattresses will be provided.
  • PLEASE REGISTER AS SOON AS YOU ARE ABLE TO HELP THE LOCAL ORGANISERS ENSURE ACCOMMODATION IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL WHO REQUIRE IT.

Organisers:

  • Local Organisers:  Pastors Gilford Moloto and Philemon Maleka-Seshego
  • For APC: Pastor Irving Steggles.  Contact him via the contact page:  Click here.

Upcoming APC in Polokwane, South Africa (14-16 Sept 2009)

Dates: Monday 14th – Wednesday 16th September 2009

Location: Moletjie Moshate Tribal Office in Polokwane, South Africa. Details to be posted later

Timings: 1200 on Monday to 1200 on Wednesday

ThemeThe responsibilities of the Biblical Pastor

Sessions will include:

  • The Pastor’s responsibility to himself
  • The Pastor’s responsibility to his flock
  • The Pastor’s responsibility to Christ
  • The Pastor’s responsibility to his family
  • The Pastor’s responsibility to his nation

Speakers:

Please review our invitation policy before sending invitation requests.

Evangelical Press Conference May 8-9 2009, Barberton, South Africa

“Evangelical Press and African Pastors Conference, in fellowship with the Emjindini Ministers Association, welcomes you to join servants of God from the greater Barberton area for the third annual Evangelical Press Conference for pastors and active Christian leaders (May 8-9, 2009). African Pastors Conference coordinates conferences across southern Africa, we are excited to welcome you to the third annual EP/APC conference right here in Barberton!

Unfortunately we are not able to invite ALL believers from our churches to this important conference. We must limit the registration to church leaders – pastors, elders, deacons, Bible college students, evangelists, youth and children’s leaders and other servants of God who are active in their local churches. Unfortunately we are not able to accommodate children and appreciate your understanding. We welcome wives of our participants to register for the conference.”

Click here for more information from the brochure and for contact details. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)
Click here to access the registration form. (Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader)

APC Koinonia Conference Centre, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa (7 – 9 January 2009)

APC: Koinonia Conference Centre, near Hillcrest, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa (7 – 9 January 2009)

Speakers

Choolwe Mwetwa, Raymond Zulu, Dennis Hustedt and Gary Morrison. See the speakers page for more information.

Since 1988 Choolwe Mwetwa has pastored the Central Baptist Church, Chingola, Zambia
Raymond Zulu is pastor of High Wycombe Evangelical Church, UK
Until recently Dennis Hustedt of the USA was pastor of the Durban Central Baptist Church
South African born Gary Morrison is pastor of Cornerstones Baptist Church, Bolton, UK

Chairman

Pastor Ernest McAmbi

Themes

Choolwe Mwetwa: “The marks of a faithful ministry”
Raymond Zulu: “The Word is our sure foundation”
Dennis Hustedt: “Understanding the parables”
Gary Morrison: “Marks of Biblical Church” and “Features of a sound ministry”

Registration

For any interested in further information, or enrolling for a Conference, please contact:

Programme

DAY ONE  (7 January)

Registration 8.00 am to 10.50 am

SESSION 1 11.00 –12.30  Choolwe Mwetwa

Lunch 12.30 – 1.30

SESSION 2 14.00 – 15.30  Raymond Zulu

Tea break 15.30 – 16.00

SESSION 3 16.00 – 17.30  Gary Morrison

Supper 18.00 – 19.00

SESSION 4 Dennis

19.30 – 21.00

DAY TWO

Prayer meeting 7.00 – 8.00

Breakfast 8.00 – 9.00

SESSION 1 9.00 – 10.30 Choolwe Mwetwa

Tea 10.30 – 11.00

SESSION 2 11.00 –12.30 Raymond Zulu

Lunch 12.30 – 1.30

SESSION 3 14.00 – 15.30 Q and A Ernest McAmbi

Tea break 15.30 – 16.00

SESSION 4 16.00 – 17.30 Dennis Hustedt

Supper 18.00 – 19.00

SESSION 5 Choolwe

19.30 – 21.00

DAY THREE

Prayer meeting 7.00 – 8.00

Breakfast 8.00 – 9.00

SESSION 1 9.00 – 10.30  Raymond Zulu

Tea 10.30 – 11.00

SESSION 2 11.00 –12.30  Gary Morrison

Lunch 12.30 – 1.30

SESSION 3 14.00 – 15.30  Choolwe Mwetwa

APC at Ora et Labora (South Africa): Mon 19th – Wed 21st January 2009

Dates and times:

Arrival and Registration from 10.00 a.m. on Monday 19th January.
Departure from 3.30 p.m. Wednesday 21st January.

Topics:

Applying Christ-exalting principles in pastoring those who have been saved out of traditional African religion; restoring the biblical view of the family and church; and preaching that changes lifestyles.

Aim:

To equip Pastors and Christian workers working in the Townships and rural areas to teach and apply the word of God in distinctively African situations.

Books:

The Conference Fees include a free voucher for books for each Delegate, and there will be additional books available for purchase at a massive discount of up to 90%.

Speakers:

Choolwe Mwetwa brings to our conferences 20 years of pastoral experience at the Central Baptist Church in Chingola, Zambia. He is an associate editor for the magazine Reformation Zambia, maintains a weekly column in one of Zambia’s favourite newspapers and keeps a busy preaching schedule throughout Zambia and around Southern Africa. Pastor Choolwe is married to Marilyn, and they have two sons and a daughter.

Raymond Zulu, previously at Newcastle in Kwazulu Natal, South Africa, now pastors High Wycombe Evangelical Baptist Church in England. Many would testify to his helpfulness as pastor to pastors and his valiant stand for the truth.

Raymond’s previous conference messages are available here.

Gary Morrison (UK)

Registration:

Closing date for bookings:  9th January 2009

Those younger than 21 years of age will need to contact us to make a booking.  See below for contact details.

Please fill in the following form to complete registration (if you’re viewing this in an email or RSS feed, you will need to click here):

Enquiries:

Pastor Irving Steggles (+27 82 889 0987) (info@africanpastorsconference.com) or
Nick and Sheila Court (Step Wise Youth Ministry) (+27 72 959 5743)

How to get there:

From the south:
From the R21, pass the ORT/JHB airport and come off on junction 32, (Bronkhorstspruit), and go east on the R25, at the junction with the R50 turn right and then at the four way stop resume travelling on the R25. You will pass the Welbekend Police station on the right and a petrol station near to the four way stop intersection with the M30 Garsfontein Road, turn right towards Witpoort. The turning to Ora et Labora is approx half km from the 4 way M30/R25 intersection. The name sign is on the left in a small cluster of trees (Right OPPOSITE is a Shooting Range Sign which stands out more!) Take the Ora et Labora dirt track, rough road, pass the first set of farm buildings on the right, proceed and take the right hand fork of the road into Ora et Labora.
From the north:
From Pretoria – take the M30 Garsfontein Road, pass the Pretoria East hospital and keep going for approx 20 to 25 km, until you come to the M30/R25 intersection. Cross over the R25 to continue on the M30. (there is a petrol station on the right), the road is signed for Witpoort.  The turning to Ora et Labora is approx half km from the 4 way M30/R25 intersection. The name sign is on the left in a small cluster of trees (Right OPPOSITE is a Shooting Range Sign which stands out more!) Take the Ora et Labora dirt track, rough road, pass the first set of farm buildings on the right, proceed and take the right hand fork of the road into Ora et Labora.

Invitation policy

The APC are not in a position to send a formal invitation to attend the Conference to any outside South Africa. Pastors are welcome at Conference but will need to deal with their own immigration and travel arrangements. They may quote this website for confirmation that there is a Conference taking place. Please contact us if you require more information

Botswana APC – November 2008 (Updated Information)

DATES: 19-21 November 2008
VENUE: Orapa Conservation Center (located in the beautiful Orapa game park)
CONFERENCE FEE: P150.0
SPEAKERS: Pastor Ronald Kalifungwa (Zambia) and Pastor Irving Steggles (RSA) (See the Speakers page for more information)
THEME: The Nature of the Local Church
BOOKING INFO: Contact Pastor Lekoba at: +267 74513598 or email: cbc@bbi.co.bw
IMPORTANT:

Please send the following information to Pastor Lekoba via email if you wish to make a booking:

  • Your name
  • Your age (important for entry purposes into Orapa Conservation Center)
  • Your address
  • Your contact details (phone, email)
  • Your ID/Passport Number

CLOSING DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 15 November 2008
DRESS CODE: Smart casual