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CONTENTS Page District officers 2 Assigned Ordained Elders 3 Unassigned Ordained Elders 6 Retired Ordained Elders 7 Licensed Ministers 8 Lay Pastors 10 Assembly Agenda 11 Assembly Minutes 13 Assembly Reports 19 District Conventions Reports 33

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1. DISTRICT OFFICERS GENERAL SUPERINTENDENT Dr. J Porter Africa Region 6401 – The Paseo Kansas City 64131-1284 United States of America DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT Rev. B M Mkhonde 46 – Hompes Street Lewisham Krugersdorp 1739 082 569 8140 DISTRICT SECRETARY Mr P A van Reenen 43 – Joe Halim Road Eldorado Park Ext. 6 1812 083 368 8986 DISTRICT TREASURER Mr. D Varcoe Postnet Suite 21 Private Bag X10010 Edenvale 1610 082 255 1858 DISTRICT NMI PRESIDENT Mrs. G Smith 16 – The Highway Florida 1709 082 466 1673 DISTRICT SUNDAY SCHOOL PRESIDENT Rozelle Erasmus 54 2nd Street Fochville 2515 082 255 1787 DISTRICT NYI PRESIDENT Past. E. Flemming PO Box 5458 Kockspark Potchefstroom 2531 074 116 2218

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2. ASSIGNED ORDAINED ELDERS Ballies – Easter Alra Park, Nigel Brophy – Craig Ennerdale, Johannesburg Brown – George Regentspark, Johannesburg Campbell – Hedley Boundary Road, Eldorado Park Chabalala – Johannes Kloof Mines Preaching Point Davids – Clyde Riverlea, Johannesburg De Koker – Dawie Rustenburg Agapé Zone leader, Western Zone Erasmus – Frans Betesda, Klerksdorp Ginya – Harold Dobsonville, Soweto Gwadiso – Agnes Palm Springs, Vereeniging Harding – Willem Jesus Film Co-ordinator Harrison – Harry Geluksdal Hess – Maranatha Newclare, Johannesburg Jantjes – Louis Reigerpark, Boksburg Joubert – Alida Assistant: Hisop Gemeente, Boksburg Joubert – Andries Secunda Joubert – Pieter (Jnr) Assistant : Hisop Gemeente, Boksburg Joubert – Pieter (Snr) Assistant: Hisop Gemeente, Boksburg Joubert – Victor Hisop Gemeente, Boksburg Kandan – Vincent Lenasia, Johannesburg Machate Phanuel Kaalfontein

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Madonsela – Joseph Dobsonville Gardens, Soweto Madonsela – Ruben Zone Leader, Eastern Zone Mahon – David El-Shammah, Vanderbijlpark Maleho – Thomas Khutsong, Carletonville Mashinini – Meshack Zone Leader, Soweto Zone Mathebula – Caleb Tshiawelo Supply Pastor Mathebula – Daphne Lay Mobilization Coordinator, Africa Mdakane – Lodvick Ikageng, Potchefstroom Mkhonde – Bethuel District Superintendent, Gauteng Mogorosi – Timothy Manager, GNCC Moletjie – Nicolas Duduza, Nigel Mosweu – Jeremiah Sebokeng, Vanderbijlpark Motaung – Walter Orlando, Soweto Mvulane – Elvis Walk thru the Bible Naidoo – Pieter Assistant: Lenasia Ndlovu – Adolph Tembisa Nel – André Holokleria, Pretoria Nkambule – Abram Barcelona, Benoni & Diepkloof Nkambule – Jennifer Protea South, Soweto Nkosi – Nicolas Walkerville PP Nkosi – Solomon Jabulani, Soweto Nkosi – PraiseGod Living Hope Tabernacle Palayandi – Nathaniel Nehemiah

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Palayandi – Rhona Nehemiah Phillips – Cyril Davidsonville, Roodepoort Zone leader, Roodepoort Zone Phillips – Les Eldorado Park, Johannesburg Phiri Bongiwe Meadowlands East Pretorius Karen Segata – Michael Ivory Park Sibanyoni – Simon Meadowlands West, Soweto Sibeko – Anna Orange Farm NTC Field Education Coorinator Smit – Derrick Maraisburg, Johannesburg Smith – LB Assistant: Alra Park Temane – Errol Promosa, Potchefstroom Thomas – Patrick Primrose Community Church, Germiston Van den Berg – Betty Assistant:Nuwe Hoop Familiekerk, Roodepoort Van den Berg – Pieter Nuwe Hoop Familiekerk, Roodepoort Van den Bergh – Willem Principal : Agapé Christian School, Roodepoort Van Tonder – Pierre Albertville, Johannesburg Vanzeeberg – Edwin Noordgesig Vlok – Jacobus Potchefstroom Agapé Voges – Peet Regional Communications Coordinator, World Mission Communications Vorster – Delene Assistant : Deo Dunamis, Vaalpark, Sasolburg Vorster – Hendrik Deo Dunamis, Vaalpark, Sasolburg

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3. UNASSIGNED ORDAINED ELDERS Booyens – Rudolph De Koker – Hannes Delport – Manie Du Plessis – Leslie Du Toit – Isak Harris-Webster - Paul King – Reginald Marais – Wally Pater – Mary-Ann Siebbeles – Albert-john Steyn – Bill Vilakazi - Thabile

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4. RETIRED ORDAINED ELDERS De Koker Hannes Douman – Billy Kriel – Louis Mathibela – Ephriam Mohola - Johny Pater – Jan Tredoux – Gideon Van Rensburg – Currie Vilakazi – George Zanner – Richard Zulu – Phineas Zwane Grace

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5. LICENSED MINISTERS (ASSIGNED AND UNASSIGNED) Banger – Fleurette Hissop, Boksburg Baytopp – Greg Horizon Bhembe – Themba Moroka, Soweto Blignaut – Reuben Eldorado Park, Johannesburg Cingo – Thomas Kwa Thema Doyle – Paul Riverlea, Johannesburg Flemming – Danie Agape Potch Flemming – Elmien Agape Potch Griesel – Mienie Hisop Gemeente, Boksburg Grové – Daniël Secunda Hang Landela Dube Joubert – Azelda Hisop Gemeente, Boksburg Joubert – Leon Deo Dunamis, Vaalpark, Sasolburg Kannemeyer – Cecil Primrose Community Church Khune – Johannes Supply: Mofolo South Lawrence – Alicia Boundary Road Lindeque – Grieta Hisop Gemeente, Boksburg Louw – Michael Asistant : Nuwe Lewe Gesinskerk, Vanderbijlpark Madonsela – Amos Tsakane Mahanjana – Cyril Jabavu Mashinini Shadrack NTC Trinity

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Marion Danny Lenasia Mbanze Jerry Springs Mellors – Shaun Groblersdal Mkhize – Jabu Thokoza, Alberton Mkhonde – Constance Assistant:Mohlakeng, Randfontein Monamo – Moses Saulsville Morion Danny Assistant: Lenasia Ncube – Morris Fairlands, Randburg, Johannesburg Pretorius – Karen MEDSA, Amanzimtoti Pule – Lebogang Naledi Sedith Eunice Toekomsrus Tredoux Naas Horizon Tshabalala Piet Welverdiend Van Schoor – Dawie Assistant : Rustenburg Agapé Varcoe David Assistant: Hissop

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6. LAY PASTORS Dick – Simon Jouberton, Klerksdorp Khuzwayo – Derek Phiri Magaga Jeremiah Mohlakeng Malinqa – Jabu Lawley Mbanze – Jerry Springs Meyer – Freddie Eersterus, Pretoria Mokotedi – Patrick Lusaka Motsweni Abram Daveyton Sedith – Saul Toekomsrus Thothela – Theo Moletsane Van Zyl – Marius Zamdela, Sasolburg Vilakazi Muzi Dlamini

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7. DECEASED Rev. Billy L Phiri Rev. Bethuel Munyai Rev. Aner Nkambaku Rev. George Adams

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7. AGENDA 1. MUSIC / WORSHIP 2. OPENING PRAYER

3. DEVOTIONAL MESSAGE 4. CALL ASSEMBLY TO ORDER 5. APPROVAL 6. SETTING OF THE BAR 7. SET TIMES FOR THE SESSIONS AND SERVICES The following times were set for the Assembly business: 7.1 08h30 to 11h00 – First Session 7.2 11h00 to 11h30 - Tea 7.3 11h30 to 13h00 – Second Session 7.4 13h00 to 14h00 – Lunch 7.5 14h00 to 17h00 – Third Session 7.6 17h00 – Adjournment 8. SPECIAL ORDER OF THE DAY BE ESTABLISHED 8.1 Time for the report of the District Superintendent 8.2 Time and day for the ordination service 8.3 Time for the report of the Principal of NTC 8.4 Time for the Memoirs Committee Report 9. SPECIAL GREETINGS

10. BOOK PRESENTATION BY ANP 11. BOARD OF TELLERS 11.1 Board No. 1 11.2 Board No. 2 11.3 Designate chairperson 12. SPECIAL GREETINGS SENT 13. REPORT OF THE DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT 14. BALLOTS ON DISTRICT BOARDS, OFFICERS

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DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD, BOARD OF APPEALS, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, BOARD OF CREDENTIALS, BUILDING AND PROPER TY BOARD, DISTRICT FINANCIAL COMMITTEE, DISTRICT EVANG ELISM COMMITTEE 14.1 The REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE 14.2 Report of Principal of NTC 15. REPORTS OF 15.1 District Advisory Board 15.2 Board of Ministerial Credentials 15.3 District Treasurer 15.4 District Auditing Committee 15.5 Church Growth and Evangelism Committee 16. PASTORS’ REPORTS 17. ADDITIONAL REPORTS 17.1 17.2 17.3 17.4 17.5 17.6 18. MOTION TO ADJOURN THE DISTRICT ASSEMBLY

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8. Minutes of the 14th Gauteng District Assembly held at Good News Convention Centre on Saturday 31 January 2009

Registration took place between 07h00 and 09h00. 282 persons were registered as Delegates. 1. Song & Worship: Worship Session conducted by Emdeni Church.

2. Opening prayer by Rev David Mahon. Special welcome extended by Rev Bethuel Mkhonde to Dr. Duarte and Rev Collin Elliot.

3. Devotional Message brought by General Superintendent Dr. Jerry Porter. Theme of message: How to forgive and be forgiven. He also stressed our core Values: We are a Christian Church, Holiness Church, and Missional Church. Scripture reading from Gal 5:22-23; Mat 6:12-15; Rom 8:28 Luke 23:34; Acts 16:16-18; Rom 12:17-21; Eph 4:31-32; Heb 12:2; II Cor. 3:18; 1 John 1:9; Mat 5:22-24; Acts 24:16; I Tim 1:18-19; 1 Peter 3:16

4. Call Assembly to order

Chairman: Dr. Jerry Porter Secretary: Arnold Van Reenen District Superintendent: Rev Bethuel Mkhonde

5. Approval of Special Appointments

The following people were nominated and approved: 5.1 Statistical Secretary: Johan Coetzee

5.2 Recording Secretaries: Janene de Vries and Edward Gumbi

5.3 Pages: 1st Session: Marno, Kobus, Joseph; 2nd Session: Kim Peterson, Webster

5.4 Establishing of Voting area:

The 1st 10 rows were set aside as voting area. An 11th row had to be added in front due to large no of delegates

5.5 Delegates were called to move into the voting area.

5.6 Board of Tellers

The following teller boards were appointed: • Board no 1: Paul Doyle (Chairman)

• Board no 2: Leon Joubert ( Chairman)

5.7 Interpreter: Reuben Madonsela

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6. Setting of the Bar

6.1 Delegates: 1st 11 rows

6.2 10 Alternate delegates were seated as well

7. Time settings

The following times were set for the Assembly business: • 10h00-11h00: First Session

• 11h00-11h30: Tea

• 11h30-13h00: Second Session

• 13h00-14h00: Lunch

• 14h00-17h00: Third Session

• 17h00: Adjournment

Comment: The time was alter ate by the chair person. 8. Special Order of the Day

The following order was established for the day: 8.1 Time for the report of the District Superintendent

8.2 Time and day for the ordination service

8.3 Time for the report of the Principal of NTC

8.4 Time for the Memoirs Committee Report

9. Special Greetings

Special greeting were brought by the Regional Director, Dr Duarte. He also introduced the Regional Office staff.

10. Board of tellers

10.1 Board no 1

10.2 Board no 2

10.3 Designate Chairperson

11. Report of the District Superintendent

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A short biography of the District Superintendent, Rev Bethuel Mkhonde, was held before the assembly by the chairman before Rev Mkhonde read his report: “Rev Mkhonde was converted on 30/11/1983 and sanctified in 1986. His wife is Constance and he has 2 children namely Muzi (son) and Busi (daughter). Rev Mkhonde started pastoring in Inchanga in 1988 as a supply pastor when still a student at Amanzimtoti. He also pastored at Saulsville (1990-1993) and Kagiso (1993-2006). Rev Mkhonde studied in KNBC for 4 years for a diploma in Theology MTH online. He then studied with SATS for a BTH. He also did other studied in Administration, Information Technology and Medical Technology and Nursing.” Rev Mkhonde read the District Superintendent’s report. His report also highlighted a membership growth of 9,92% in 2008 in the Gauteng district to a membership of 6732. The report was accepted with thanks. Constance Mkhonde also greeted the Assembly. 11.1 Re-election of District Superintendent

In terms of article 203.12 in the church manual, the District Superintendent must be re-elected after his 1st 2 years of service for another 4 year term. Arnold van Reenen read the applicable article for the Assembly: “203.12. After a District Superintendent of a Phase 2 or Phase 3 district (200.2) has served a District for at least two Assembly years, the District Assembly may reelect said Superintendent for a period of four years subject to the approval of the General Superintendent in jurisdiction. The procedure for election to an extended term of office shall be by a two-thirds favorable “yes” or “no” ballot. —Nazarene Manual 2005-2009” A Yes / No vote was cast to re-elect Rev Bethuel Mkhonde: • Votes Cast: 297 (198 needed for re-election)

• Yes votes: 274 (92.3%)

• No votes: 23 (7.7%)

• Outcome: Rev. Bethuel Mkhonde was re-elected for a further 4 year term.

11.2 Special Apology / Forgiveness Asked

A special apology was extended and forgiveness asked by the chairman of the Assembly on behalf of all Nazarenes of European decent for indirectly condoning the atrocities of the previous apartheid regime during that regime’s period in government. The audience accepted the apology.

12. Ballots on District Boards, officers (District Advisory Board, Board of Appeal, Board of Trustees, Board of Credentials, Building and Property Board, District Finance Committee, District Evangelism Committee)

12.1 Report of the Nominating Committee

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The report of the Nominating Committee (as published in the District Assembly booklet) was held before the Assembly and accepted. It was suggested that in future a small overview be handed out regarding the candidates (who they are, which congregation, years in church, photo etc.) to enable the delegates who don’t know the candidates to pass an informed vote. Results of Elections Ballot Total votes cast: 309 Spoiled Ballots: None Spoiled Votes: Ministerial Studies: 6 Properties Board: 2 Financial Committee: 1 District Advisory Board: Laity - vote for one (Serve 4 years) Person No of Votes Mr Ncala 132 (elected) Mrs Janine De Vries(Riverlea) 98 Mr. C Druckenbacht (El Shammah) 60

Ministerial Studies Board: Elders - vote for one (Serve 4 years) Person No of Votes Rev Cyril Phillips (Davidsonville) 76 tie (elected)* Rev Victor Joubert (Boksburg) 74 Rev Betty van den Berg (Nuwe Hoop) 38 Rev Praize Nkosi 76 tie (elected)* Rev George Brown (Regentspark) 23

*Motion to have both people serve on board. Motion Accepted. Properties Board: Elders - vote for one (Serve 4 years) Person No of Votes Rev. Cyril Phillips 78 Rev. Harry Harrison 64 Rev. Timothy Mogorosi 149 (elected)

Financial Committee: Elders - vote for 3 (Serve 2 years) Person No of Votes Rev Vincent Kandan 211 (elected) Rev Les Phillips 202 (tie - elected) Rev Andre Nel 220 (elected) Rev Elvis Mvulane 202 (tie - elected)

*Motion to have both people serve on board. Motion Accepted. Financial Committee: Laity - vote for three (Serve 2 years) Person No of Votes Anthony Van Zyl 251 (elected) Sydney Mkhize 211 (elected)

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Person No of Votes Joseph Zealand(Maraisburg) 167 (elected) Alshandra Visagie(Maraisburg) 56 Bradley Green( Maraisburg) 163

Church Growth & Evangelism - vote for 5 (Serve 2 years) Person No of Votes Rev Derrick Smit 260 (elected) Rev Willem Harding 245 (elected) Rev Hedley Campbell 248 (elected) Rev Piet van den Berg 232 (elected) Rev Bettie van den Berg 185 Rev Harold Ginya 201 (elected)

13. Reports:

13.1 District Advisory Board

The District Advisory Board Report (page 6 of assembly booklet as submitted by Arnold Van Reenen) was held before the Assembly. The Report was accepted with exclusion of the General Assembly paragraph (page 7) regarding adding of 2 ordained elders as delegates to the General Assembly. It was also requested by the chairman that this clause be removed from the Advisory Board Report to the Assembly, it should only be minuted in the “Advisory Board” minutes. The following separate resolution was instead submitted: Resolved that in the event elected delegates and / or alternates have difficulty obtaining visas to attend the 2009 General Assembly, the District Advisory Board is authorized to appoint other alternates, as needed, up to June 1, 2009. This resolution was passed. Questions were asked regarding the CCMA case. A Suggestion was made that the name of the pastor be removed from references to the case. Questions were asked regarding the R92038.60 debt written off regarding Mamelodi Church. Arnold van Reenen gave the background – it was done to prevent the property from being sold by the Pretoria City Council for arrear Services. Church is not in a position to repay Gauteng District amount paid. Regarding Transfers Received (page 8 of assembly booklet) a correction was made where the transferring district was left out: Pastor Adolf Ndlovu from Eastern District .

13.2 District Board of Credentials

The Board of Ministerial Credentials Report (page 8 of Assembly booklet as submitted by Rev Meshack Mashinini) was held before the Assembly. Karin Pretorius’s name was added to the list of “Renewal of Licenses”. The following editorial corrections were made:

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• Naas Tredoux’s name was spelled incorrectly.

• Rev. Mashinini’s name was spelled incorrectly

• John Pop’s surname was listed incorrectly as Pope

• Lebogang Pule’s name and surname was swapped around and his surname spelled incorrectly

• Danny Marion’s name was listed incorrectly as Danie Morion

The corrected report was accepted. 13.3 Ministerial Studies Report

The Ministerial Studies Report was submitted and accepted. (Page 10 of Assembly booklet refers) This report was later amended with the acceptance of the Assembly with the following additional information supplied by Rev. Patrick Thomas: The Ministerial and Education board will be running a course in conjunction with NTC to educate people who are interested in furthering their studies.

13.4 Building and Properties Board

The Building and Properties Board report (Page 12 of assembly booklet) was submitted and accepted. A question was asked: “Are we going to loose the “Edenpark church site?” Answer by Arnold van Reenen: “Yes, it was sold.” A further question was asked: “Can that church be revived?” Answer by chairman: “Yes, don’t ask permission, just do it.”

13.5 Church Growth and Evangelism

The report as submitted on page 13 of the Assembly booklet was accepted. Special awards were handed out to the pastors of the new churches started.

13.6 Nazarene Theological College’s Report 2008

The NTC Principal Rev. Mashangu H Maluleka read the NTC Report as submitted on page 19 of the Assembly booklet. The report was accepted by the Assembly.

13.7 Special love offering for Rev Bethuel Mkhonde

A special love offering was taken up and presented to Rev Mkhonde and his wife.

13.8 Sunday School Ministries Report

The Sunday School Ministries report as submitted on page 14 of the Assembly booklet was tabled and accepted at the Conventions held in November 2008 and not read again.

13.9 Nazarene Youth International Report

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The Nazarene Youth International report as submitted on page 17 of the Assembly booklet was tabled and accepted at the Conventions held in November 2008 and not read again.

13.10 Nazarene Missions International Report

The Nazarene Missions International report as submitted on page 18 of the Assembly booklet was tabled and accepted at the Conventions held in November 2008 and not read again.

13.11 Memoirs Committee Report

The report was read by Rev Bettie van den Berg. Rev Elvis Mvulane prayed for the families of the deceased.

13.12 District Treasurer’s Report

Due to time constraints the budget was not included in the Assembly booklet. A budget increase of 8% across the board was tabled and accepted. The budget will be included in the Assembly Journal. The District Treasurer’s report (Income Statement and Balance Sheet) as distributed via loose paper was read by Treasurer, David Varcoe. The report was accepted. Full Report to be submitted for Journal.

13.13 Auditors Report

Was not submitted in the Assembly booklet. Audit was completed, awaiting final report. The report will be forwarded to the various churches once received.

14. Pastors Reports

Two Motions were entertained regarding the process of reading these reports: a) Pastors read their reports to the whole assembly

b) Pastors read reports to the Zone Leaders and not to the full Assembly

Motion (b) was accepted by the Assembly. A recommendation was made for next year that the Zone Leaders get the reports from the various pastors before the Assembly and then present verbal zone reports to the full Assembly.

15. Motion to Adjourn the District Assembly. Ordinatio n Service and rally on 01/02/2009 at GNCC at 14:30 (Scripture will be 2 Tim 2:2)

Meeting was adjourned with a prayer at 14h:45 – the pastors reports were then delivered in the following zone groups to the Zone Leaders: • Southern Zone (Lead by Rev. Hedley Campbell)

• Roodepoort Zone (Lead by Rev. Cyril Phillips)

• Eastern Zone (Lead by Rev. Reuben Madonsella)

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• Soweto Zone (Lead by Rev. Meshack Mashinini)

• Western Zone (Lead by Rev. Dawie de Koker)

Respectfully Submitted Arnold Van Reenen

9. DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT REPORT Mission Statement. “Making Christ like Disciples in our District. GREETINGS AND INTRODUCTION Dr Jerry Porter, Dr Eugene Duarte, Rev Collin Elliott, All Regional Coordinators, Missionaries, Ministers, Delegates and all visitors I greet you all in our Master’s Wonderful Name. It is with great honor to present my 2nd Report as the District Servant during our 14th District Assembly as the Gauteng District. The year 2008 was a challenging year that drawn us nearer to the Lord as a District. Our focus as a Team of leaders was more focused positively to attain the goals before us and especially to fulfill the great commission and promote Holy Living. DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT I was meditating on the words of our Lord when he said in Luke 6:40: “A student is not above his teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like his teacher” The apple does not fall far from the tree. This saying expresses the sentiment of the above verse. What we are taught usually determines the way we live. People will know what we are and what we have learned because our lives reflect what we have been taught. We are creatures who are great imitators. If something or someone impresses us, then it’s almost as if a magnetic force draws us to that person’s way of doing things. Children often act like their parents, and it’s a funny thing, same applies to marriage couples that after many years of being married we start looking, like each other. Many people think that Connie is my sister and we are actually like East and West by birth. She is a Sotho and I am a Nguni. As Jesus says in this verse let us have the same attitude of Him & continue to make Christ like Disciples in our District APPRECIATION I need to take this opportunity to extend my sincere gratitude to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for His sanctifying power. My wife Connie for her genuine love and support. Members of various Boards in our District. Charmaine my personal assistant, I

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know it was not easy for her as she was novice in this position. Pastors and their spouses and all Members for their faithfulness, prayers, financial Support and Team Work Spirit. TEAM WORK IS THE KEY . Acrostic of Team Work Together Everyone Achieves More While Others Receive Kindness. UNITY I believe in unity and I know that when we are one, the Lord will help us to achieve more and be able to help others. Unity unites the body of Christ and makes us to fight the Devil and become victorious. “Divided we fall united we stand” The golden rule in Matt 7:12 is a motto of my life that I must do for others what I want them to do for me. We need not to entertain the carnal spirit of undermining others or self exaltation but instead let us continue to work together despite of our race, culture or status. I have observe unity and brotherly love reigning in our District, let us keep that spirit and embrace our ‘kononia’ (Fellowship). Our Lord says: “If we have love for one another, then everyone will know that we are His Disciples” (John13:35). Therefore I need to thank those who helped to start new churches and also assisted as sponsors to new starts or preaching points. Others adopted certain struggling churches and Pastors. By giving to the compassionate Budget your churches has fed the hungry, took care of the widowers & orphans. CHURCH PLANTS. This year we organized the following Churches: 1. Springs and recognition goes to Kagiso. 2. Ikageng extension seven and recognition goes to Ikageng. 3. Nehemiah and recognition goes to Boundary Road. 4. Eagle Heights and recognition goes to Horizon (Cornerstone). There is the possibility of organizing the following Church plants or preaching points during the current year being: 1. Living Hope Tabernacle (Pace @ Jabulani) 2. Hope Church (Slovo) 3. Walkerville. 4. Trinity (NTC). Other emerging new Church plants are 1. Tsakane two (next to Duduza. 2. Lawley (next to Lenasia South). He deserves all the glory. Our focus 2008 was church planting and we are looking forward to continue this year and to disciple the new converts.

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We need to thank the South Field, The Region and our World Mission for Seminars, Workshops, Strategies and motivation to revive the Early Church Principles of church plants movements. VISION For the past 12 years the Gauteng vision was “To be a support base in order to make Local Churches relevant.” As we enter another level our vision now is “We are healthy biblical sound holiness Church impacting our communities and developing people to active ministry.” We came up with this new vision at our strategic planning held on the 1st of March 2008. The main objectives we were focusing on in 2008 were Church planting, Pastoral Care (Chaplaincy & Training) , Youth coordinator and communications. Some were achieved and the rest are about to be achieved. Healthy Churches. Healthy Biblical Sound Holiness Church. CENTENARY CELEBRATIONS . Two Zones Special Celebrations. Our Centenary celebration was the highlight of our activities this year. Many Local Churches in our District celebrated this occasion in style, with different programs but one objective of 100 years as a denomination after the different holiness movement formed the Church of the Nazarene on the 8th of October 1908. I was privileged to attend two celebrations being the Roodepoort Zone and Soweto. Oh what a day to be remembered. Our plea is that we are still waiting for those special offerings which were taken during that day on the 5th of October. Few churches has done this. We need to forward this money to our field. Blessings! CONGRATULATIONS! I need to say congratulations to all of you who passed your different examinations this year. Those who were blessed with new children. Those who celebrated their birthdays and Anniversaries and new couples who just married. But our special celebration on the 13th of December 2008 was that of Rev Agnes Thobeka Gwadiso when she came from Free State for more than 25 years as an adult to be in the United states, when she said ‘I do’ to Pastor Ipeleng. SPECIAL TRIBUTE Pastoral Memoir. In 2008 our District lost 4 Pastors through death being: Rev Billy Phiri, Rev Anner Nkambako, Rev Bethuel Munyai and Rev George Adams. Our sincere condoloscenses to the spouses of the above and the rest of the family and Local Churches that they were serving.

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MEMBERSHIP During our last District Assembly. Our Total Membership stood at 6124 and for the current year is 6732. This is 9.92% growth and we are looking forward to see the Lord adding more souls to His Church. Let us continue to commit our ways to Him and He is there to help us. Please continue to conduct outreach campaigns and implement the each one win one concept. CONCLUSION To the conclusion of my Report. During the term I served as your Leader, I need to thank you for putting your confidence and trust on me. My life has changed through this learning and challenging experience. As I mentioned before I believe in team work. Whatever the outcome of this Assembly, the Gauteng District will remain a District with integrity and prepared to continue to fulfill the great Commission. I remain, May Our Almighty God richly bless you. IN HIS SSEERRVVIICCEE Rev Bethuel Mkhonde

10. REPORT OF THE DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD Dr Porter, Dr Duarte, Rev Elliott, Rev Mkhonde and members of the Assembly, I am pleased to present my 14th report on the important actions taken by the District Advisory Board. The District Advisory Board met six(6) times since our last Assembly of 26th January 2008. The following pastors were called or appointed: Pastor Adolph Ndlovu to Tembisa Church Pastor Abraham Nkambule appointed for one year to Diepkloof Pastor Linda Dladla appointed for one year to Mofolo North Rev Caleb Mathebula supply pastor to Tswiawelo Rev K C Mohlala to restore Vosloorus,which was a dormant church. Rev M Mashinini called by Emdeni Church. The following requests for name changes have been received: Horizon Church of the Nazarene to Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene Naledi Church of the Nazarene to New Life Church of the Nazarene Secunda kerk van die Nasarener na Anker Gemeente Kerk van die Nasarener. Strategic Planning- Skills Development Your District selected eight pastors to attend skills development training to improve their “computer literacy” and carried to costs thereof.

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CCMA Case :GAJB 24654-07 Rev Leslie du Plessis(Applicant and employee) brought a case of arbitration to the CCMA, Gauteng, case no GAJB 24654-07 of “constructive dismissal” against his (employer)- “Nuwe Lewe Gesinskerk” ,Vanderbijlpark(Respondent). The Labour Commissioner ruled that Rev Leslie Du Plessis has NOT proved his “ constructive dismissal” by the “ Church” and the Arbitration award made was that “the employee party’s application is dismissed” . We wish to thank attorney” Butch Janjes” who has successfully defended the “Respondent” General Assembly The names of two Ordained elders were added to Delegates to the General Assembly. The names added: Rev Daphne Mathebula Rev Harold Ginya Debt R92038.60- Mamelodi Church The Advisory Board agreed to write off outstanding debt of R92038.60 owed by Mamelodi Church in respect of payments for municipal services. The Mamelodi Church is now a member of the “ Western District” and is not in a financial position to repay us. Transfers received: Pastor Adolf Ndlovu from Pastor Danny Marion from Kwa-Zulu District Pastor Simba Kanenungo from Zimbabwe District Tenure of Boards Advisory Board proposes that tenure of all boards being voted on annually be for a two(2) year period. Respectfully Submitted Arnold Van Reenen 11. REPORT OF THE DISTRICT BOARD OF CREDENTIALS Greetings in Jesus Name! The following is RECOMMENDED FOR RENEWAL OF DISTRICT PREACHERS’ LICENCES: Banger – Fleurette Baytopp – Greg Bhembe – Themba Blignaut –Reuben Cingo - Thomas

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Doyle – Paul Flemming – Danie Flemming – Elmien Griesel – Miemie Grove – Daniël Hange - Landela Joubert – Azelda Kannemeyer –Cecil Khune – Johannes Lawrence – Alicia Lebogang – Phule Lindeque – grieta Louw – Michael Mahanjane – Cyril Madonsella – Amos Mellors – Shaun Mkhize – Jabu Mkhonde – Constance Monamo – Moses Morion - Danie Van Schoor – Dawie The following is GRANTED DISTRICT LICENCE: Mashinini – Shadrack Mbanze - Jerry Phahlane – Peter Sedith - Eunice Tshabalala – Piet Varcoe – Dawid The following be GRANTED LOCAL LICENCE: Hartlief – Preston Lloyd – Solomon Mncina – Selby Mokotedi – Patrick Pope – John The following be RECOMMENDED FOR ORDINATION: Joubert – Leon Ncube – Morris The following to appear be the MINISTERIAL BOARD

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Trodoux – Naas Respectfully Submitted REV. M MASHHINI 31/01/2009 12. NOMINATIONS: DISTRICT ASSEMBLY 2009 Nominations made at Advisory Board Meeting 12 January 2009 Advisory Board Laity vote for one(1)-Serve four(4) years 1 Egan Hendricks(Davidsonville) 2 Vuya Makhwena 3 Mark Schoeman 4 Mr. Ncala 5 Mrs Janine De Vries(Riverlea) 6 Mrs Zelna Harrison (Horizon) 7 Charles Drukenbacher Ministerial Studies Board-serve four(4) years Elders: vote for one(1) Rev Cyril Phillips Rev Hendrik Vorster Rev Victor Joubert Rev Betty van den Berg Rev Praize Nkosi Rev George Brown Properties Board: Vote for one(1)-Serve four(4) years Elders: Rev Cyril Phillips Rev Harry Harrison Rev Timothy Mogorosi Rev Walter Motaung Rev Peet Voges Financial Committee: Vote for three(3) Elders: Rev Craigh Brophy Rev Vincent Kandan Rev Les Phillips Rev Andre Nel Rev Elvis Mvulane Laity: Vote for Three (3) Anthony Van Zyl Sydney Mkhize Mark Schoeman

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Joseph Zealand(Maraisburg) Alshandra Visagie(Maraisburg) Bradley Green( Maraisburg) Church Growth + Evangelism: vote for Five (5) Elders: Rev Derrick Smit Rev Willem Harding Rev Hedley Campbell Rev Vincent Kandan Rev Joseph Madonsella Rev Piet van den Berg Rev Bettie van den Berg Rev Harold Ginya Proposal: Last two boards to serve for a period of two(2) years 13. NMI GAUTENG DISTRICT REPORT

The recent credit crunch has affected NMI Giving in an exceptionally negative way during the past year, but I am encouraged and constantly amazed by the willingness and obedience of our local churches to rise to the challenge to support the NMI program. During the past year we have seen Compassionate ministry programs, such as feeding schemes, vegetable gardens and skills programs popping up around the district.- Praise God! We are truly becoming His hands and feet! All indications are that the financial strain will be on us for a while, but we take courage in the fact the One who called us is faithful- He will also do it! Our goal towards having NMI societies in each local church is also gaining momentum. We have established a number of societies in the past year, with our newest one being established a week before our District assembly- well done, and welcome to you who have joined us on this exciting journey. You can count on our support. Respectfully Submitted, Grizelda Smith 14. NAZARENE THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE’S REPORT 2008 General Superintendent Dr Jerry Porter, Regional Director Dr. E Duarte, Field Strategy Coordinator Rev. E Elliot, District Superintendent Rev. B Mkhonde, Ordained Elders, Licensed Ministers, Delicates and Visitors, I bring you greetings from my family and the College family in the Name of Jesus. We trust that you had a wonderful year and have experienced the hand of the Lord in your ministry. The Lord has had His hand upon the NTC family, faculty, staff and students alike. Here is the 2008 report on the state of your College.

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VISION: Our vision is to make holiness education and training affordable, available and accessible. 1. GRADUATION

The graduation was held on 15 March 2008. Forty Five (45) students graduated with a diploma in theology. Twenty seven (27) were the residential students and eighteen (18) from the Satellite Centre. This was the largest graduating class ever.

2. CHALLENGES

2.1 Burglary

On Tuesday 26 August 2008, there was a burglary at the College. Thugs broke into one classroom and stole a TV set, in the Chapel they stole musical instruments, in the kitchen foodstuff was stolen, and in the BTH shipping room and the dining hall they stole curtains. The break in was reported to the police.

2.2 Enrollment

The enrollment of 2008 is 154. The BTH student are 68, resident Diploma students are 17 and Satellite students are 69. We urge you to encourage those who have the call to either come to NTC residence or enroll on our BTH Distance and study from home. We had two students from your district in 2008. Please send us more students. We need your prayers, continue to pray for the College.

2.3 Vacancies

The Chaplain of the College, Rev. C Lockard left us at the end of December 2008. He returned to the USA. The position of the Registrar has also been vacated by Ms. C Lebese who has now taken up the position of Dean.

3. PERSONNEL

3.1 Those who left us at the end of December 2008 are: � Rev. C Lockard (Chaplain) � Dr. AM Lockard (Dean) � Mrs. A Van Reenen (Business Manager)

3.2 Added Personnel Missionary Volunteers:

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� Mr. John Scherer (Facilitator) � Mrs. Debby Scherer (Business Manager)

3.3 Promotions:

Miss Catherine Lebese has been promoted to the position of Dean. 4. DISTRICT EDUCATION BUDGETS

We thank all the Churches/Districts that have supported the work of the Collage with their budgets this year. The following districts have already paid some of their budgets:

2006 2007 2008

1. Botswana R 00.00 R 00.00 R 3 270.00 2. Drakensberg R 8 000.00 R 00.00 R 10 000.00 3. Easter R 00.00 R 9 000.00 R 16 776.00 4. Eastern Cape R 6 633.34 R 7 875.92 R 10 281.47 5. Free State R 00.00 R 00.00 R 1 000.00 6. Gauteng R 80 559.80 R144 000.00 R115730.44

Higveld R 989.63 R 1123.50 R 00.00 7. Kwazulu Natal R 19 271.00 R 32 214.80 R 41 793.85 8. Lesotho R 00.00 R 00.00 R 00.00 9. Limpopo Northwast R 36 279.51 R 43 062.55 R 70 667.47 10. North Central R 6 937.39 R 3 858.33 R 7 358.33 11. North Eastern R 15 600.00 R 10 000.00 R 15 000.00 12. Northern Cape R 00.00 R 00.00 R 1 020.00 13. South East R 5 000.00 R 00.00 R 8 217.58 14. Soutpansberg R 10 087.84 R 8 155.62 R 14 389.35 15. Sunrise R 4 000.00 R 6 000.00 R 7 000.00 16. Western R 00.00 R 00.00 R 6 355.10 17. Western Cape R 59 456.00 R 62 584.00 R 72 213.00

R252 814.51 R327 874.72 R401 072.59 Current Received R401 072.59 Last year received R327 874.72 Surplus R 45 984.87

We encourage you to send your education budget monthly, please do not wait to pay it at the end of the year.

5. COMPUTER PROJECT (LEARNING CENTRE) Money raised for buying computers for Centers is $ 14 400.00. The Principal was invited to Nazarene Bible Collage (NBC) in Colorado Springs in September 2008 to promote NTC. Long term Goal: To have a Learning Centre at every District.

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6. LEARNING CENTRE REQUIREMENTS

6.1 Secured Building for computers 6.2 Academic in charge of Centre 6.3 Computers with Internet 6.4 Access to NBC Library resources for students and Pastors.

7. SHORT TERM GOAL To give five Pilot Projects across the Field 8. CRITERIA AND ROLL OUR PLAN

8.1 To have at least five BTH students enrolled 8.2 District to match a computer for computer 8.3 District to provide the place for the Centre 8.4 A qualified academic to head the Centre

9. COLLEGE PROMOTION 9.1 20/04/2008 Eldorado Park Church of the Nazarene 9.2 25/05/2008 Soweto College Rally 9.3 02/06/2008 Southeast Youth Camp 9.4 13/07/2008 Maraisburg Church of the Nazarene 9.5 22/03/2008 Northeast Easter Camp 9.6 22/03/2008 Highveld Easter Camp 9.7 29/08/2008 Nkoa Nkoa Church of the Nazarene 9.8 28/09/2008 Thembisa Church of the Nazarene

We welcome invitations, should you wish the Collage to visit your Church or District.

10. GNCC/REGION ENDOWMENT Money owed by Good News Conventions Centre to the Region will be put aside

to build an endowment to assist NTC students. It will work the same way as Mzantsi. A committee of three has been appointed to administer the fund.

11. NTC MZANTSI SCHOLARSHIP FUND African solutions to African problems, our African dream 11.1 No of people 1302 11.2 No of people needed 5575

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11.3 Money received R229 166.78 11.4 Outstanding pledges R263 818.00 11.5 Total R492 984.78 11.6 Received from Gauteng District R 70 155.00 11.7 Gauteng District outstanding R 40 325.00 12. MATCH TO A R2.5 MILLION

12.1 5575 People to give R 30.00 for 12 months, or 12.2 3342 People to give R 50.00 for 12 months, or 12.3 1672 People to give R100.00 for 12 months, or 12.4 836 People each give R200.00 per month for 12 months.

We have a dream! We have a plan! We need your support! Continue to pray and support your Collage. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED REV MASHANGU H MALULEKA NTC PRINCIPLE 15. NYI REPORT Dear Rev. Mkhonde Pastors and delegates I want to greet you in the Name of Our Lord Christ. Although we had no district events last year, we did some work in the district. Our theme was “Preparing the Harvest” we pray for God’s blessings on our programs. We are busy as from last year to prepare a “Starter pack” for new Youth Leaders. This will assist them as a guide when starting a new Youth group. The “starter packs” will be available at the leader’s camp. We are looking forward to 2009. There will be a Leader’s camp on 21-22 March 2009. On 25 July 2009, we plan a talent show. Lets make a difference this year in our communities reaching the youth of South – Africa. In His Service. Elmien Flemming

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16. REPORT OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL Rev. Mkhonde, all pastors, all superintendents, all delegates and friends to this convention, welcome to our Sunday School convention. The Lord has been good to us and has blessed this department tremendously. To day we give God all glory and praise for His goodness and blessings. My stay as district president was an awesome one. My zone leaders were fantastic. They are really the ones that made me look good. Thanks guys for all the support and love that you gave me. We have been together for such a long time that we refer to each other as family. I want to believe that the bond that we established will not be broken. The state of the Sunday school is a topic we have to discuss later. The lack of cooperation that has crept in to our department is definitely a matter of concern. I trust that when we discuss this matter we will recognize what is bothering us and find a solution. The year under review was a good one. We kept our activities to a minimal, with the successful prayer day and the junior quiz and the junior camp being the only activities that took place. The prayer day was held in April in Lenasia. This event was a remarkable success. The requests for prayer really touched a lot of us. It is something that has been established and my desire is that it continues. There are a number of churches and people out there that are hurting. It is only at prayer days like this that we realize the need of prayer. The Junior quiz was really a success this year. Even though the numbers were low of the churches participating, the various zone had competitions amongst themselves and eventually zonal teams wire selected to compete at district level. The district finals were held in Potchefstroom. I was surprised at the interest displayed and the large number of people attending. It was a good day and everyone was blessed. The East Rand zone were the eventual winners. Congratulations to you Esther and your group. A suggestion was made by one of the churches that we scrap the quiz in favor of a Bible test, where the children study a selected book and write exams on that book. The Council discussed this at length and felt that we are not quiet ready for such an event. The Junior Bible quiz is designed by the general church and it would serve us better if we continued with it. Thus we have the material ready for next years quiz Exodus. The book are here today in English and Afrikaans. I trust that the Afrikaans churches will be supporting the quiz next year. We really missed your participation and look forward to you helped us implement the quiz over the past years. May God bless you. Continues… The junior camp was almost canceled because of the lack of support. Those that went, came back with good reports. Jackie thank you for your persistence in wanting the camp to go ahead. You told us the camp was very relevant to your church because of the experience that your boys had and more especially for the new commitment to the lord of some of these youngsters. If only for that reason, the camp was a success. All the zones functioned well this year. You will be hearing from the leaders as they give us their reports.

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I have thanked you for your wonderful co-operation and support. I am sure that they will come with fresh ideas and properly a different leadership style. Please remember that we are here to serve you. We are your servants. If things are not going the way that you want it to go, speak to us, we can only improved the department with your input. Staying away and boycotting us does not and will not solving the problem. We cannot please all the people all of the time, but we can always try and accommodated you and your views. May God bless you and thank you for allowing me to be of service to you and above all thank you for being my friend. Respectfully Submitted, Pieter Niadoo 17. REPORT OF THE BUILDING AND PROPERTIES BOARD Dr. J Porter, Dr. E Duarte, Rev. C Elliot and Members of the Assembly Greetings! The above board met 2 times during the last Church year and each time a quorum was formed. Issues discussed and addressed were Church Properties in areas concerning services. Mamelodi Church, sites, reclaiming of Local Churches used by other Denominations, eg. Thokoza Church of the Nazarene and also legal aspects of property related matters. Our appeal to all churches was that no alterations or structural changes be made without the consultation of the Properties Board. The Proposal was made of selling the Edenpark sites as there is no activities there and there is a possibility that the council can take it back as the site is in arrears. All recommendations were forwarded to our District Advisory Board. Respectfully Submitted REV. BETHUEL MKHONDE CHAIRMAN – PROPERTIES BOARD 18. REPORT OF THE MINISTERIAL STUDIES BOARD

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General Superintendent, Dr. Eugenio Duarte, Rev. Collen Elliot, Rev. Bethuel Mkhonde, Pastors and all delegates Greetings in Jesus’ Name. STUDENTS GRADUATING FROM NTC AND EXTENSION CENTRES: Graduating Class list is as follows:

1. Cloete Belinda 2. Hartlief Preston 3. Joubert Azelda 4. Lindeque Grieta 5. Madonsella Amos 6. Mkhize Jabu 7. Tshabalala Piet 8. Scwebu Adeliade 9. Solomons Lloyd

Students who has done 11 and more Courses:

1. Davies Ingrid 15 2. Grove Daniël 11 3. Monamo Moses +-20 4. Pretorius Paula 14 All First Year Students who has completed more than 10 Courses:

1. Cingo Thomas 2. Lindeque Petrus 3. Mbanzi J

Students who has completed 3 Courses:

1. Hamilton Elmien 2. Hamrow Charles 3. Jacobs Stella 4. Morale Edwin 5. Morata Calvin 6. Matos Julia 7. Paliyandi D 8. Borman Ben

Students Enrolled in the BTH Program:

1. Baytopp Greg 2. Varcoe David

Respectfully Submitted ANNA SIBEKO

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19. MEMOIRS COMMITTEE REPORT Dr Porter, Dr Duarte, Rev Collen Elliot Rev. Mkhonde and members of the Assembly. BETESDA KLERKSDORP Mother of A. Rosouw – Honnie Brother of Mara Botha - Awie BOKSBURG HISOP Sharon Varcoe EL SHAMMAH VDBP Johan Kruger EMDENI Mrs. Pinkie Xaba GELUKSDAL Jeffrey Speelman HOLOKLERIA Chris Barnard Jan Rheeder Willa Ferreira HORIZON Eleanor Tunley KATLEHONG David Mondlane Thembisile Nlovo Esther Mathavele KHUTSONG Paul Thajane KWA THEMBA Pastor John Vilikazi Elizabeth Vilikazi Nomasonto Vilikazi LENASIA Salatjie Govender Adeel Venter MACKENZIEVILLE Emaly Nhlapo Philisiwe Mthembu Julie Mubunda John Mbokazi MEADOWLANDS EAST Rev. Billy Phirri MELETSANE Mrs. Nyamane

Ms. M Thathela Mr. L Molefe

NUWE HOOP FAMILIE George Fouche NUWE LEWE ( VDBP SUID) Theo Coetzee PHIRI Jabulile Ngceshane Elizabeth T Khoza REIGER PARK Rosa Van Waye RUSTENBURG AGAPÉ Ouma Petro Putter SEBOKENG Nomalungelo Maseko SPRINGS Yvonne Nothemba Norah Mbanze TOEKOMSRUS Milicent Dreyer Martha Thlabi TSHIAWELO Rev. Bethuel Munyai

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