Author name: Mark Penrith

I hope that you are prospering in every way. And are in good health. As it goes well in your soul. What is happening? The elders of Benoni Baptist Church want to engage with the church as we evaluate, and rewrite, our constitution. Our intention is to ensure it reflects our present DNA and Biblical

I thought it’d be wise to give a brief report on my time in America. Why did I go? I attended the Shepherds Conference, an annual gathering designed to challenge and encourage men in church leadership in their commitment to biblical ministry. Hosted at Grace Community Church, where John MacArthur serves as senior pastor, the

At our QGM last Sunday, we presented a plan to bring our constitution in line with our Biblical aspirations and current practice. This is an important process, and we want to keep you informed every step of the way. How the process will work Teaching and engagement As we go through this process, we want

This Sunday, you’ll notice a change in our seating arrangement. The executive thought it wise to share what’s changed and why. Each week, Ian Bowie stands at the back of the church and counts how many souls are in the room. This helps us plan for the future—whether it’s coffee and tea, Sunday school, or

There are a few key events coming up that I want to bring to your attention. Looking forward to growing together as a church in these upcoming events. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Growing in Christ is the journey of a lifetime. We want to walk alongside you. To help equip you in your faith, we have three daily WhatsApp groups. They are an encouragement in Scripture, theology, and devotion. BBC Daily Bible read: Read your Bible in a year. Start any time. On Mondays, we post the

When I arrived at Benoni Baptist Church the Christian Standard Bible was being used for the public reading of Scripture. I’ve continued to use it as my translation of choice for preaching and general church communication. In the past I have done a detailed evaluation of the various English Bible translation options available with the

Benoni Baptist Church has been steadily growing over the past year. It’s exciting to see how God is working among us! While we still have room in our main hall to welcome visitors who want to hear the gospel message, parking has become a ceiling to growth. Resolving this challenge is critical to our mission

I hope you’re well. And that 2025 is a good year for you. We’ve made some important changes to our Sunday school and I want you to know what and why. What will change? In the past, our Sunday school children gathered in the fellowship hall before the Sunday morning service to sing, hear a

Are you looking to take the next step in your faith journey? We’d love to help you get connected at Benoni Baptist Church! Here’s how you can get involved: Classes will commence on Sunday, 9th February. If you’re interested, simply fill out this form: https://benonibaptistchurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/747207. A leader will connect with you soon to guide you