The annual general meeting of Benoni Baptist Church happened on Sunday. Of our 201 members, 121 where present. The room was full. And there was… Read More »A digest of our annual general meeting, 20 September 2026
The regular meeting of the elders and deacons was held on Thursday evening, 17 September 2026. Mark opened the meeting reading from Psalm 145, and… Read More »A digest of our executive meeting, 17 September 2026
This afternoon, the elders of Benoni Baptist Church (Mark Penrith, Andre Broodyk, and David Somerset), together with members, and pastors from Baptist Northern Association churches… Read More »A digest of the elder examination of Gerhard Wessels, 10 September 2026
The Baptist Northern Association is a self-governing fellowship of autonomous Baptist churches in southern Africa sharing a common faith and co-operating in ministry. Basically, we’re… Read More »A digest of the Baptist Northern Association’s QGM, 7 September 2026
Our elders meet every second week, alternating our attention between oversight and shepherding. This past Thursday we read Scripture, prayed, and exercised oversight. In keeping… Read More »A digest of our elders shepherding meeting, 27 August 2026
The regular meeting of the elders and deacons was held on Thursday evening, 20 August 2026. Pastor Mark opened the meeting reading from Titus 1:5-9… Read More »A digest of our executive meeting, 20 August 2026
Our elders meet every second week, alternating our attention between oversight and shepherding. This past Thursday we read Scripture, prayed, and exercised pastoral care. In… Read More »A digest of our elders shepherding meeting, 13 August 2026
The constitution committee (the elders, together with Adrian Pearson (chairman), Ian Austin) met on Thursday afternoon. We continued the process of constitutional amendment. Our intent… Read More »A digest of business from the constitutional committee, 24 July 2026
Our executive (comprised of the elders and deacons) met last Thursday. We opened 1 Timothy 3, as well as the relevant constitutional sections and policies… Read More »A digest of our executive meeting, 16 July 2026
If you missed the special general meeting last Sunday, I want to ensure you’re kept in the loop. We had 70 members present, meaning we… Read More »A digest of business from the special general meeting, 12 July 2026