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When we work in ministry serving the kingdom of God, we might find our goals more focused on growth than on God. In this episode Christo van der Schyff and Zandre van der Nest from Wordspread Foundation share insights to help us stay as close to God's will as possible in setting goals to grow God's kingdom, as well as for ourselves. www.wordspread.co.

Expanding the Kingdom of God is every Christians responsibility. Christo van der Schyff and Bongani Makofane from Wordspread Foundation discuss how Christians with a heart for the lost can get involved in expanding God's Kingdom - close to home, as well as far away. They also give an update on the impact of recent Church Growth Conferences in Gauteng, and extend an invitation to churches who wants...

“It takes the same amount of soil to dig a grave as it does to plant a garden. When I could have been buried, I chose to be planted. We all have this power to choose what to do with what we have been given, to choose how anything affects us”, so says Lynn Hill, the author of Butterfly My Soul Got Wings. A hideously brutal rape and near death experience at age fifteen informed her Divine Purpose an...

Welcome Witbooi is a previous gangster who discovered that God has a plan for him regardless of the bad choices he had made. He refers to himself as "A Child of Grace". In this episode Welcome shares how he transitioned his life from gangster to guardian. He says that no matter what your circumstances are, if you can imagine something better for yourself, you can create it. Welcome heads up the Br...

Christo van der Schyff from Wordspread Foundation asks a thought provoking question, "What happens at the end of the world, and how does it affect me? In this episode him explores insights on this topic especially in context of how we live our life today.

When hearts unite, mountains move! This is the slogan for Sunsets and Waterfalls, a book written by Cindy-Lee Jacobs and Toni Erasmus in obedience to a call from God. Cindy-Lee and Toni share their testimony of how God released them from sin, a broken heart, and bondage of soul ties. Through writing the book they also realised that when we share raw and real stories it awakens the realisation that...

As spiritual leaders, it is important to realize that discipling others starts with you and your relationship with the Lord. In this episode, Christo van der Schyff from Wordspread Foundation highlights key aspects of your personal discipleship journey, so that the fruit you bear is divinely guided by the Holy Spirit. To find out more about the programs offered by Wordspread Foundation contact the...

Romans 8: 28 states that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to His purpose. In this episode Megan Cunnningham shares her testimony of an attempted suicide 10 years ago and how God led her to serve others in their time of grief and sorrow. Megan can be contacted on +27685116729 or on social media at Megan Cunnningham Media or Hopesters Interna...

Happy Women's Day 2021 to all our female followers! Women Evangelists have an important role in growing the Kingdom of God. In this episode Christo van der Schyff from Wordspread Foundation shares insightful perspectives on why certain Ministries are better suited to women and how women can participate in various ministry initiatives. www.wordspread.co

Ingrid Kalie-Moses, founder of Testify Ministry, delivered an inspiring and thought provoking address about our eternal footprint to the congregation of St Mark's Angilican Cathedral in George for their Women's Day Service.

Did you know that a hardened heart, pushing people away, depression, fear, and addiction could be manifestations of rejection? In this episode Cantell Davis shares her testimony of how she struggled with the spirit of rejection for years until a sudden moment with God, and many encounters thereafter, led her to discover her true identity and purpose as a Kingdom daughter.

South Africa finds itself in a very volatile state as a result of the impact of the Covid 19 pandemic and the recent surge of looting and unrest in the country. In this episode Joy Rusike from the Sister2Sister movement shares her testimony as a message of hope and inspiration. She encourages Christians to rise up as spiritual prayer warriors for such a time as this.

Ingrid's birthday giveaway! Like the Testify Ministry Facebook page and put the answer to the question in the comments to stand a chance to win the book 'Van Paradegrond tot Pastorie' by Dr Carl Davis. Dr Davis lives in East London and serves on the pastoral leadership team at River East London. Question: Which city is the author from? Closing date: Tuesday 13 July 2021 at 13h00

Have you ever wondered why people write books about their life? In this episode Ingrid Kalie-Moses chats to Dr Carl Davis who wrote a book about his journey from life in the military to becoming a minister. He says that the reflection brought healing to his life and according to feedback from readers, it continues to do so in their lives too. His book 'Van Paradegrond tot Pastorie' is the prize fo...

Ingrid Kalie-Moses chats to Chrsito van der Schyff and Zandre van der Nest from WordSpread Foundation about chasing the high target to equip 100,000 Christians from various countries to spread the word of God during the 2022 fiscal year. This is a Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG) but one they believe they are ready to tackle with the help if their strategic partners, volunteers, support community,...

During the month of June, we celebrate Youth Day as well as Father's Day in South Africa. In this episode, Bishop Noel Rucastle and Fr Larry Kaufmann share reflections on the theme 'Go to Joseph' which originates from the apostolic letter from Pope Francis titled Padres Corde, with the Father's heart, in which he declared 2021 as the year of St Joseph.

Deuteronomy 30:19 tells us that we have the choice to choose a life of prosperity, or death and destruction. In this episode Freddy Trout from the organization People Against Substance Abuse tells his story of how he made the decision to choose life by giving his life to the Lord after years of drug addiction and criminal activity.

Ecclesiastes 4: 9 states two people are better than one because they have a good reward for their toil. In this episode, we hear Christo van der Schyff from Wordspread Foundation discuss the benefits of strategic partnerships and collaboration in ministry and our lives in general.

We all experience trauma in some form or another bit it does not have to define who we are or who we become. In this episode Chanè de Kock, a counselor at FAMSA, who herself experienced three incidences of being held at gunpoint, shares valuable insights about how to deal with trauma in our lives. Chanè also does individual online or in-person counseling sessions. Connect with her via her website...

Jesus said, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature." In this episode Christo van der Schyff from Wordspread Foundation shares a testimony from his recent trip to Zambia where he was asked, "What does discipleship mean for the individual?"

On 27 April, Freedom Day is celebrated in South Africa which commemorates the first non-racial democratic elections in 1994. But in our lives, we may still find ourselves in bondage, captivity or imprisoned by our past. In this episode, we hear the story of Irene Koegelenberg who at the age of 35 found the courage to tell her story of being molested and raped by a family member as a young child. S...

Interdenominational Women of Faith presents a Virtual Conference "The Presence of God." Friday 30 April 2021 and Saturday 1 May 2021. Conference times available online. Register for free at IDWOMENOFFAITH.ORG/REGISTRATION to get more information and the login details. Call 1-508-353-4646 or 1-774-505-0588 for more information.

Sometimes, in the midst of all the pressure, we seem to totally forget all the wonderful, unique things about ourselves and feel like we are not enough. In this episode, Robyn-Lee Samuels shares her testimony of how she used the power of failure to move forward and find her purpose in her writing career. Robyn-Lee is a content writer and content strategist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She is...

Easter celebrates that Jesus was resurrected from the dead and that therefore by accepting Jesus as our Saviour we can be promised an eternal home in Heaven. But how do we as Christians take this message to the world? In this episode, Christo van der Schyff from Wordspread Foundation shares how we can use the message of Christ's death and resurrection to reach out to others. Contact Wordspread Fou...

Holy Week is a time when Christians all over the world commemorate the life of Jesus leading up to his crucifixion, and glorious resurrection at Easter. In this episode of Testify, Fr Ndumiso Mkhize & Fr Lindelwa Dlamini shares a reflection on the importance of observing the special devotions during Holy Week which leads us closer to the graces of God.