In part two of Reformed in South Africa, Rev. Dr. Simon Jooste of Reformed Church Southern Suburbs in Cape Town joins Pastor Chris Gordon and Pastor Dan Borvan to continue their conversation. He explains the importance of preaching to a racially diverse congregation and how some are even willing to risk their lives to hear the true Gospel! They discuss the struggles, political instability, and the dangers of the region, but also acknowledge the beauty, hope and optimism the Lord has provided. Watch this fascinating episode to learn more about being Reformed in South Africa and what you can do to help support Rev. Jooste as he carries out God’s important work there.
Chapters:
00:00 - Postmillennialism
00:55 - The Power Of Identity
03:00 - Understand The Culture
03:47 - A Rainbow Nation
05:30 - Including all ethnicities
06:35 - Commending the RCSA on diversity
07:43 - Ethnicity and Spirituality
08:49 - Identity Politics
09:15 - American Influence & Culture
11:00 - Staying Positive
12:00 - RCSS Church Details
13:40 - Becoming Racially Diverse
14:20 - Who Is Coming To RCSS
18:29 - Risking Their Lives For Church
20:00 - Pray For The Church
22:30 - Signs of Encouragement
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Rev. Dr. Simon Jooste (Phd, Stellenbosch University) is a former USA Division I tennis player and CPA now living in his native South Africa serving the Reformed Church Southern Suburbs. He is a research associate for Stellenbosch and North-West Universities working on Embodiment and Power: the Essential Nature of the Women in Office Debate (2022) and Pilgrim Politics: Putting the Cruciform back in the Creedal (2023).
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