Mbombela Central SDA Church
Mbombela Central SDA Church is a podcast from the Mbombela Central Seventh-day Adventist Church in Mbombela, South Africa. It exists to lift up Christ and share the church's message with the world. Episodes may feature sermons, teachings, and church updates. The show is connected to the church's Substack blog at mbombelacentralsda.substack.com.
Episodes
Before You Run, Learn To Kneel
There is a sequencing problem in Christian ministry, and Pastor Zwide Masuku named it plainly in a short devotion drawn from Mark 3:13–14.The text is deceptively brief. Jesus goes up a mountain, calls whom he wants, and they come to him. Then verse 14 does something careful: “And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach.” Two purposes. One prece
The Power of Now: Why Your Youth is Your Greatest Ministry
It’s easy to look at traditional leadership and assume that true impact requires decades of experience. But what if your most potent season for ministry is right now? Your youth is the time when you possess the most energy, the sharpest intelligence, and the deepest fervour. Apostle Paul gave this directive to his young protégé:“Let no one despise your youth, but set an example for the believers i
Heaven's Joy in Mission
The Trans-Orange Conference Publishing Department, led by Director Pr Sipho Ngcobo, is hosting a Virtual Week of Spiritual Emphasis from 12–18 April, in collaboration with the Southern Africa Union Publishing Director, Pastor Eugene Carolus.The theme — Heaven’s Joy in Mission — centres on a conviction as old as the Adventist movement itself: the church was organised for evangelism. When local cong
GPS: God's Positioning System
In this sermon on Exodus 17:8–13, Pastor Muzuyanda Lunga draws on the Israelites’ wilderness journey to deliver three interconnected lessons about faith, prayer, and community.He begins by retracing Israel’s path from Egypt — through the Red Sea, the bitter waters of Marah, the provision of manna, and the water crisis at Rephidim — to establish a pattern: God’s people repeatedly forget His faithfu
The Wounded Healer
Pastor Mongezi Maichu preached on the healing of the lame man at the Beautiful Gate (Acts 3:1-10), drawing out three interconnected themes: human brokenness as symbol, healing as narrative transformation, and the complexity of the wounded healer.He began by observing that the lame man had internalised his condition so deeply that he could only ask for alms — never for healing. His identity was fix
Godly Families
Pastor Don Mabasa preached from Ephesians 5:25 and Ephesians 6:1–2, exploring God’s design for the family. His central argument was that the roles God assigns within the family — husband, wife, child — are not about authority or control, but about responsibility and peace. When husbands are told to love their wives as Christ loved the church, God is not creating a hierarchy of power; He is modelli
David's True Strength
Pastor Kevin Khabe’s sermon, delivered on the third evening of a virtual week of prayer, is grounded in 1 Samuel 30:1–8. He recounts how David and his men, having been dismissed by the Philistine commanders and sent back to Ziklag, arrived to find the city burnt and their families taken captive by the Amalekites. The men wept until they had no strength left, and in their bitterness they even spoke
Meals on Wheels: A Leader's Summary
Pastor Boichwarelo Mashishi, Trans-Orange Conference Director: Meals on WheelsCorrected TranscriptLet me take this time to greet the church of God in the wonderful name of our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. The voice and the face that you are seeing belongs to Pastor Boichwarelo Mashishi, and I am the Meals on Wheels Area Director in the TOC. And I am hoping that we will have a great time togethe
Church Clerks: A Leader's Summary
The Most Underestimated Office in the Local ChurchThe church clerk is not a note-taker. They are not simply the person who types up what happened at the last board meeting. The church clerk is the custodian of the church’s institutional memory — the officer responsible for every record, every minute, every membership change, every statistical report, and every delegate submission that comes out of
Voice of Prophecy (VOP): A Leader's Summary
One Tool, One PurposeVoice of Prophecy exists for one reason: connecting people with God. That is the slogan, and Pastor Ngcobo means it literally. VOP is not a publishing initiative, not a correspondence hobby, and not a programme for members who enjoy Bible quizzes. It is a structured evangelistic engine designed to bring the gospel to communities — systematically, measurably, and repeatedly — u
Public Affairs and Religious Liberty (PARL): A Leader's Summary
Pastor Mbuyiseni Mahlangu, Trans-Orange Conference Director: PARLCorrected TranscriptWelcome, everyone, to this presentation and training. Today we will be beginning our comprehensive training on the work, mission, and purpose of the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department, commonly known as PARL. My name is Pastor Mbuyiseni Mahlangu, the director of the department.So our objective of the
Possibility Ministries: A Leader's Summary
Pastor Treasure Nkuna, Trans-Orange Conference Director: Possibility MinistriesCorrected TranscriptAll right. Greetings, beloved, in Jesus' name. We are so thankful for the opportunity that we have to minister and to work with you. My name is Pastor Treasure Nkuna, and I am the Possibility Ministries Director, together with you. I am your team leader and we are here to work together with you, even
Education Department: A Leader's Summary
Pastor Treasure Nkuna, Trans-Orange Conference Director: EducationCorrected TranscriptGreetings, everybody. My name is Pastor Treasure Nkuna, and I am the Education Director of the Trans-Orange Conference, and it is indeed a privilege and a pleasure — pardon me — for me to be engaging with you through this particular virtual platform for our virtual summit, or leadership summit. And I am so thankf
Music Department: A Leader's Summary
Pastor Zwelithini Maxwell Mavuso, Trans-Orange Conference Director: MusicCorrected TranscriptSo this is the TOC Music Workshop 2026. My name is Pastor Zwelithini Maxwell Mavuso, TOC Music Director. And it is a blessing that we share this material together. And we gather today in grateful acknowledgement of God's goodness and the privilege we have to serve him through music. I extend warm greetings
Health Ministries: A Leader's Summary
Pastor Treasure Nkuna, Trans-Orange Conference Director: Health MinistriesCorrected TranscriptGreetings, everybody, and in the name of Jesus Christ, we are so thankful that you are able to join us for this leadership — virtual leadership summit, leadership training — and to God we give all the glory and all the praise. And we are thankful that we could be gathered here and share some thoughts toge
Sabbath School and Personal Ministries: A Leader's Summary
Pastor Zwelithini Maxwell Mavuso, Trans-Orange Conference Director: Sabbath School and Personal MinistriesCorrected TranscriptI greet you in the wonderful name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Congratulations for joining this summer school — Sabbath School and Personal Ministries training for Trans-Orange Conference, 2026. I am your host. I am your trainer, Pastor Zwelithini Maxwell Mavuso. A
Treasury Department: A Leader's Summary
Vicky Ziqu, Trans-Orange Conference TreasurerCorrected TranscriptI greet you all in the wonderful name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. This is the Treasurer of the conference, and the reason for this recording — this presentation — is to facilitate our promotions. As we know, every time at the beginning of the term, we do presentations which are intended to align the treasurers on the ground
Elders, Deacons and Deaconesses: A Leader's Summary
Pastor Phaswane Makuwa, President: Trans-Orange ConferenceCorrected TranscriptMay I take this time to greet the elders, and the deacons and the deaconesses, and share the material that is intended to equip us as we serve in the church. I am Pastor PS Makuwa, President of the Trans-Orange Conference. I have been asked accordingly to present this material — as it were, to train the elders, the deaco
Family Life Ministries: A Leader's Summary
Pastor Jumara Netshifulani, Trans-Orange Conference Director: Family Life MinistriesCorrected TranscriptGood day, colleagues. Fellow Adventist Family Life Ministries leaders. You are now going to be receiving a delayed broadcast on Family Life Ministries. This is aimed at empowering the local Adventist Family Ministries leaders on how to go about doing your job, and to minister to the families in
Children's Ministries: A Leader's Summary
Pastor Valerie Mhundwa, Trans-Orange Conference Director: Children's MinistriesCorrected TranscriptI greet the TOC family — our parents who have been blessed with beautiful children in the TOC, the teachers of children, the leaders of children, our pastors and elders that are leading children, and all that just have a passion for children. I welcome you all to this presentation. We want to thank G
Women's Ministries: A Leader's Summary
A Ministry for Every WomanThe name has changed — from Adventist Women’s Ministries (AWM) to simply Women’s Ministries (WM) — and the reason matters. The old name implied it was only for Adventist women. The new name says something broader: this is a ministry for every woman. Young and old, urban and rural, churched and not yet churched. That single shift in scope should shape how every leader runs
Adventist Men Ministries: A Leader's Summary
More Than a Men’s ClubAdventist Men Ministries carries a name that is easy to underestimate. In many local churches it barely registers — a quiet subsidiary of Personal Ministries, mentioned in one brief paragraph on page 110 of the Church Manual. But Pastor Tshefu is quick to press past that surface reading. The Church Manual tells you what Adventist Men is. The mission, the theology, and the thr
Adventist Community Services: A Leader's Summary
Adventist Community Services — Training PresentationPastor Nceba Tshefu, Trans-Orange Conference ACS DirectorCorrected TranscriptGood. Thanks, everyone. We now are getting into the promotional material for ACS — Adventist Community Services. We want to take this opportunity to just have a brief moment of prayer.Let us pray. Father, we thank you for the opportunity granted us. We ask, Lord, that yo
Women's Ministries
Welcome to the Women’s Ministries Report. As women’s Ministries, we have strengthened discipleship through retreats, prayer programs, and themed Sabbaths. We hosted the Jubilee Retreat in Sun City, where we hosted 2,600 women.We also assisted different districts to host retreats in Gauteng, Highveld, Northeast Gauteng, and these attracted hundreds of women, including non-Adventists. We hosted week
Sabbath School and Personal Ministries
Welcome to the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries Report. We baptised 8,000 souls one with some district’s greatly exceeding targets, including Northeast Gauteng, Mopani, and Rand District. We renewed enthusiasm among members and leaders.We have worked with pastors, and they have actively supported evangelism campaigns, leading to over 1,000 baptisms in Gauteng campaigns. We have provided trai
Publishing
Welcome to the Publishing Department Report. We have conducted multiple training sessions across TOC districts, including Shalom, Caledon, East Rand, Ekurhuleni, Soweto, and Witbank. We recruited and trained hundreds of new literature evangelists, including 12 student pastors, 60 literature evangelists: 40 in Caledon, 22 recruited, and in Greater Soweto, and 9 in Vosloorus.We distributed 15,000 co
Meals on Wheels
Welcome to the Meals on Wheels Community Services Report. We have 46 active branches across 5 provinces serving 25,000 beneficiaries. We mobilise R60 million in funding since 2022 until 2025, ensuring operational sustainability.We distributed thousands of meals and food parcels, for example, 1,500 meals at the Pathfinder Camporee and 500 food parcels via the Adventist Women’s Ministries. We build
Communications
Welcome to the Communications Department Report. We supported the TOC departments and the administration by documenting and showcasing departmental activities. We use media and digital platforms to spread the gospel.We increase visibility and branding for churches, districts, and events. We train church leaders to use media for evangelism and administration. We also created spiritual, evangelistic
Children's Ministries
Welcome to Children’s Ministries Department Report. We provided engagement, age appropriate biblical education for children. We promoted children’s participation in worship, prayer, music, and service, and advanced child evangelism through outreach and Vacation Bible School (VBS).We conducted an East Rand Festival 2025, where 18 choirs participated, and 546 children were part of the festival. Chil
Adventist Junior Youth
Welcome to the Adventist Youth Ministries Department report. We have conducted Master Guide developments where 447 Master Guides were invested and 388 validated. We hosted Master Guide retreats with SAU Youth Director. There's a huge growth in Master Guide across Federations like Shalom, Golden West, and Greater Soweto. We had a 1st Deaf Master Guide invested in the Shalom Federation. We had a com
The Heart of The Sanctuary
Matthew Lucio is a pastor who has spent an inordinate amount of time making the scholarship around Seventh-day Adventist history available to the general public through his podcast on YouTube, his Patreon and every major podcast platform. His Adventist History Project has helped many young Adventists get a grasp on the work and lives of SDA pioneers from before the church’s founding to the most re
The Joy of Triumph (by Valerie)
Valerie Taderera • 6 March 2025This message is based on a sermon by Tsungayi Makota (Trans-Orange Conference of Seventh-day Adventists)James 1:2 (NKJV) says “My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials”When we are triumphant, the circumstances around us are difficult and discouraging. We have a blessed hope in God because He is with us through it all. God has been through the s
The Joy of Service (by Senzekile)
Senzekile Motha • 6 March 2025Psalm 100:2 (NKJV) says “Serve the Lord with gladness; come before His presence with singing.”As daughters of God we are invited to participate in His divine work.Galatians 5:13 (ESV) says “For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as an opportunity for the flesh, but through love serve one another.”One of the keys to living a fulfilling l
The Joy of Tribulations (by Bongi)
Sibongile Sibanyoni • 5 March 2025This message is based on a sermon by Mathapelo Makananelo Matela (Lesotho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists).“Tribulation” has many definitions. God says that He rebukes those He loves (Revelation 3:19).We should not fear tribulations (John 16:33). God uses challenges to cultivate spiritual growth in His children. Let’s view tribulations as opportunities for re
The Joy of Faithfulness (by Zanele)
Zanele Kuzhanga • 4 March 2025This message is based on a sermon by Kegomoditswe Magobe (Northern Conference of Seventh-day Adventists)“I serve at the pleasure of the president.” This is said by government workers whose tenure is subject to the discretion of the First Citizen of a country. They are loyal and faithful to the highest office. They are reliable, true, and show allegiance to their princ
The Joy of Kindness (by Melody)
Melody Chiume • 3 March 2025This message is based on a sermon by Zandile Nhlengetwa (KwaZulu Natal Free-State Conference)The theme song we played is God Sees The Little Sparrow Fall. It tells of a God who loves the birds and the flowers. We can know this God loves me very well. This week we are reminded of the joy of being God’s daughters (and sons). Let us find joy in being His children. Yesterda
The Joy of Obedience (by Lindokuhle)
Elder Gcinile Lindokuhle Mwakikunga • 2 March 2025This message is based on a sermon by Emma Kakona (Namibia South Conference of Seventh-day Adventists).John 15:10 (NKJV) says “If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love.” We speak about a daughter who knows that she is safe in the love of her father. We want to look at
Zamekile Nkambule • Lifting the Fallen in Your City
As we close our Youth Week of Prayer, Zama Nkambule reminds us of our Christian duty to spread hope by being available to those who need help and celebrating those who offer it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Sinethemba Jele • Facing Fear in Your City
As we begin to wrap up our Youth Week of Prayer, our Youth leader Sinethemba Jele reflects on the fears of city-dwellers. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Sinethemba Jele • Facing Hopelessness in Your City
Our youth leader speaks about hope in the Bible as an answer to the hopelessness often found in the cities. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Ntando Nkosi • Facing Disease in Your City
What does it mean to take care of the bodies God gave us? Find out with Br Ntando. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Siyolise Kralo • Facing Depression in Your City
As we continue our Youth Week of Prayer, Siyolise takes us through how to navigate the depths of depression in life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Naledi Thulo • A Different Point of View
In our Youth Week of Prayer, Naledi Thulo considers how the Lord gives us a unique perspective on ministry. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Carol Dhlamini • Facing Loneliness in Your City
We continue our Youth Week of Prayer by reflecting on how lonely the cities can be; there are so many people but few chances to truly connect. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Khaya Dhlamini • Does God Love Your City?
Our Youth Week of Prayer kicks off with the question of God's interest in urban mission. How does God see the cities? What does He want us to do there? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Elder Collins Matunhu • Hold on to your inheritance
Elder Collins Matunhu reflects on the story in 1 Kings 21. Naboth held onto his inheritance. He wanted a vineyard full of grapes, while Ahab wanted to fill that land with vegetables. Elder Matunhu encourages us not to replace the fruit of the vine with vegetable sacrifices. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbo
CJ Danxa • To love is to share
CJ talks to us about sharing as a form of love. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Buhle Kakaza • Love is... to worship
What is worship and how do we do it well? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Zandiswa Mayenjane • Love is... to obey
Obedience to God is more than a checklist of doing good, but is the desire to do as He commands. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Zama Nkambule • Love is... to trust
Trusting in God requires some work on our part. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Olwakhe Danxa • Love is... to forgive
We should acknowledge when we are wrong, allow God to redeem and then redirect us to a better way. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Nkosingiphile Masinga • Love is... to be thankful
We must approach loving God with an attitude of gratitude. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Lindokuhle Mwakikunga • Sacrifice is Real
Mary's is an exemplar of sacrifice in the Bible. She gave up so much to do the important work of nurturing the young Jesus into a man who would emulate that sacrificial spirit for God's people. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Abena Collins • How to Belong
Sr Abena takes us through the journey of belonging to God rather than to the world. Romans 12:2 tells us not to conform, but transform. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Zolani Nyuliwe • The Adventist Advantage: Health by Choice
We want to be healthy by choice, not by chance. [Words of wisdom] are life to those who find them, and healing to all their flesh. (Proverbs 4:22 ESV). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Samukelisiwe Gasa • Love Among The Thorns
God is the Rose of Sharon (SS 2:1). See His love among the thorns of life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Refilwe Matsose • Woman! Your Vindication Has Already Come
Psalm 37:6-8 tells us that we are vindicated by the LORD. Find out how three women were vindicated by the Master. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Kegomoditswe Magobe • Rest in Christ
Psalm 27:1 tells us that God is the stronghold of our lives. What should we fear when we are in Him? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Beulah Mkhize • The Ultimate Quotient
Humans are spiritual beings. Let us allow God to be our Ultimate Quotient! (1 John 3:1) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Mkhize Family • The Ultimate Quotient
There are a number of quotients: intelligence, emotional, social, spiritual, etc. And they are all important. As Wintley Phipps says: "It is in the quiet crucible of your personal, private sufferings that your noblest dreams are born and God'd greatest gifts are given in compensation for what you've been through." Use the quotients to improve your walk with God. This is a public episode. If you wo
Ashley Nyarota • Who Claps For You?
Be careful about who you count as friends. Not everyone is out for your good. But remember, you have the Lord with you! Psalm 27:1 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Bernard Ncube • The Lord's Last Will
The last will and testament of anyone is sacred; it should be kept by those who survive the deceased. How much more does Jesus' last will mean to us? (John 16:33) This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Buhle Mpofu • A Healthy Christian Character
Join the Mpofu family as we dive into 2 Peter 1:3-11. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Themba Shabangu • Running the Greatest Race
Matthew 24:13 tells us to endure to the end for the sake of our salvation. Life is a race; make sure you run it well. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Toka Moshesh • What Should I Do On Sabbath?
What is it that we should do on the Sabbath day. There are two suggestions which might be helpful. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Pr Phosha • From Glory to Glory
We show that we wish to survive, to live, by eating. We make efforts to sustain ourselves, and God seeks to sustain us too! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
Phelisa Dyira • God is Calling
When God calls you, He removes you from your comfort zone. If the enemy covers up your father's wells, or contends you for your own, just go dig another one. God will bless you there! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mbombelacentralsda.substack.com
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