Articles
Contextual Theological Education
GWC is one of many Bible colleges across Africa where students are trained to do ministry in their home context. Among all these fine institutions, a common denominator (besides the Bible of course)...
Questions Students Ask
Faculty members Rev. Sivuyile Lurai and Rev. Thapelo Khumalo gave some brief thoughts on issues they’ve been questioned on recently by GWC students. How does one cope with the crippling burden of...
Ministry in Conflict Zones
We spoke to Jok Luk and Seme Ludanga, South Sudanese students at GWC, whose theological studies are preparing them to return home to preach the gospel in a war-ravaged context… “For those who have...
Growing Africa’s Kids for the Lord
Jo Taylor is a GWC alumnus from the College’s earliest days. In her time here, she says the “ministry bug bit” and what followed was 25 years of children’s ministry at St Stephen’s Bible Church,...
Sharing Hope in Lavender Hill
A few years ago, Marcello Brown found himself in a hospital bed, with all his vitals dropping, and a great sense of fear overcoming him. The fear was not dying, he says, but dying knowing that he...
Lobola in 2025: A Stumbling Block to Marriage
BTh2 student Siphamandla Sithole reflects on the contemporary practice of lobola and the financial burden it brings, which he believes poses a significant challenge to the biblical vision of...
Yesterday, Today, and Forever
At GWC, students are immersed in this breath-taking vision of history: that Christ remains unchanging—yesterday, today, and forever (Hebrews 13:8 NIV). Though the world may rage and life’s path may...
Good Friday Giving : The REACH Training Fund
Presiding Bishop of REACH SA, the Rt Revd. Dr Siegfried Ngubane, is pleased to launch the REACH Training Fund this Easter. This fund was established to support those in our denomination who are...
Marko Mou : “God is at work in South Sudan”
Marko Mou completed his BTh at GWC in 2024, and is now back in Aweil, South Sudan. He serves as the assistant pastor at St John Protestant Church Mathiang Diocese of Aweil ECSS, and lectures at...
Bible – Based Teaching in the Barotseland Floodplains
Michael Watson graduated from GWC in 2019 with a BTh and he and his wife Renée have been SIM missionaries in Zambia for the past three years, serving at Christ Church Lusaka. The Watsons updated us...
Expanding Explore in Southern Africa
Following the establishment of the regional hubs for Eastern and South-Central countries in Africa, the Explore team is currently finalising the Southern Africa hub, with an emphasis on training...
Meet Bachelor of Theology Student Tasha Nsofwa
After doing her gap year at Christ Church Midrand, Tasha had plans to study teaching. When a number of people suggested she consider Bible College, she decided that, if it was something she was...
REACH – Namibia : “A time of spiritual revival”
Pastor Nelson Ndakevondjo, who was elected as assistant bishop of REACH-Namibia in 2024, visited GWC recently. While REACH has a long history in Namibia, there are currently approximately 40 new...
Have you considered online Postgraduate Studies?
GWC offers a number of online modules at postgraduate level, to provide flexibility to those not able to study on campus. Postgraduate student Dale Clark is currently busy with a part-time,...
Strengthening Partnerships at the Africa Mile Deep Conferencce
GWC faculty members Drs Richard and Caroline Seed, and Dr Nathan Lovell, and Mrs Alison Lee, Advancement Executive, met with colleagues from different theological education institutions across...
Graduation and Matriculation an Evening of Celebration
On 24 March, GWC held its first combined graduation and matriculation service at St James Church, Kenilworth, Cape Town. The special occasion saw 6 Higher Certificate in Theology, 16 Bachelor of...
Gospel Partners in Mozambique
Inocencio Duarte Varine, one of the first Mozambicans to graduate with a BTh from GWC, recently became the first Bishop of REACH Mozambique, on the 7th of July 2024. His consecration was officiated...
Nevil Carrington: My Journey with Explore
As I reflect on my years with GWC's Explore training programme, I marvel at God's hand throughout all the joys and trials. The initial Explore training began at Christ Church Midrand, where we...
Introducing Mawonga Celesi
Born in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, Mawonga Celesi thanks God for his mother, who helped him to understand that he was a sinner in need of the Saviour. After being trained as an educator at...
Student Ministry in Stellenbosch
by Ruben de Koning, BTh2, South African While we continue to diversify our offerings at GWC to meet the needs of the church in Africa, our undergraduate Bachelor of Theology (Bth) remains our core...