BMC 2016 Ministers
(In alphabetical order)
Rev. Pete Grassow
As the son of a Methodist Minister, Pete grew up within the ethos of the Methodist Church: born in Umtata, and living in Pretoria, Simonstown and matriculating from Camps Bay High School. After a period in the SA Air Force as a physical training instructor, he experienced a call from God to offer as a Candidate for the Methodist Ministry. After theological studies at Rhodes University and the Federal Theological Seminary he was ordained in 1984. Since then he has served God both as a local church pastor, and more recently as a chaplain and lecturer at the Seth Mokitimi Methodist Seminary.
He is married with three daughters.
Rev. Pete is responsible for Centre of Discipleship (Worship, Small Groups, Teaching series, Courses, Children’s Ministry, Youth & Young Adults, Wesley Pre-School, Communications & IT)
Rev. Dalene Jordaan
Dalene entered the ministry in 1990. Her journey in minsitry started in Durban- Natal, but in 1999 she accepted an invitation to the Florida Methodist Church and subsequently to the Fourways Circuit. Her greatest passion is the deepened spirituality of people, pushing religious boundaries and encouraging people to live a Christ-integrated life.
Her second passion is for nature, as is evident of the many cats, dogs and other creatures who find a home with her and her family. She has 2 children, and 1 grandchild.
Rev. Dalene is responsible for the Centre of Prayer and Healing (Guided Prayer, Retreats, Prayer Garden, Care of Clergy, Inner Journey Courses, Pastoral response to Cancer and properties)
Rev. Similo Sanqela
As a child of the ama-Rhadebe, ooMthimkhulu, ooBhungane clan Similo hails from a small town in East Griqualand called Matatiele. He gave his life to the Lord at an early age having been overwhelmed by the saving grace of Christ Jesus and responded to the call to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament in 2003. He was accepted for training for Methodist Ministry in 2005 and subsequently ordained in 2010. Similo has a passion for Lay leadership development and empowerment as well as Deeds of mission and service.
He is married with a 2yr old daughter.
Rev. Similo is responsible for the Centre of Justice and Mission (Food Security: Joseph Storehouse, Lazarus Ministry, Mobile Meals, Empowerment & Development: Skills training, Social Service: Partnerships for access to social services, Funding/Fundraising, Local/Global Missions, Organisations and Hospitality)
Rev. Lunga Songca
At a very early age while listening to the Nativity story, Lunga’s heart was touched and she accepted Jesus, the Christ as her Lord and Saviour. Her call to ministry of Word and Sacraments also came at a very early age. Her studies include a Degree in Communication Science and Psychology (UNISA), Clinical Pastoral Education, and Chaplaincy (Groote Schuur), Dip Theo (JB), BA Hons in Pastoral care and Counselling (UP). She has served in a number of churches including: Langa Methodist Church – Cape Town, Ikageng Methodist Church – Potchefstroom, Trinity Methodist Church – Linden JHB, Libode EC, Butterworth EC & East London.
She is married and blessed with many children including Spotty her four legged son.
Rev. Lunga is responsible for the Centre for Pastoral Care and Counselling (Baptisms, Weddings & Funerals, Home & Hospital Care, Family Care, Crisis intervention, Health & Spirituality in the Workplace, Transformation & Hope projects: Building Mutual Care, Christian Reconciliation and Relationships and HR)
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