Our pastor’s pen

I wasn’t at church this past Sunday, Liezl and I went to visit Dunnottar Baptist Church. But Jason Harris sent me a photo of the… Read More »Why our fellowship day is so important to our health

Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die by John Piper The most important questions anyone can ask are: Why was Jesus Christ crucified? Why did… Read More »Fifty Reasons Why Jesus Came to Die is the book of the month for September 2025

We have grown quickly haven’t we? On any given Sunday, half the faces may be new if you’re an older attendee. And all the faces… Read More »How we are cultivating unity

A concern came to my attention this week that I want to share with you. A man, thin, long-faced, well-spoken, approached a congregant at her… Read More »How a caring and sharing community operates

At our special general meeting on Sunday, 27 July 2025, the executive tabled constitutional changes to the membership of Benoni Baptist Church for adoption at… Read More »Tabling of constitutional changes at Benoni Baptist Church

Warm greetings Benoni Baptist Church family, You’ve likely seen the letters WWJD—What Would Jesus Do? In thinking about that, I’m reminded of Jesus’ words in… Read More »Sunday school and Sunday worship

Early this morning, Elaine Trokis passed from this life to the next. She is now with her Lord and Saviour. Her Heavenly Father. No more… Read More »This valley of suffering leads to a mountain of glory

This past Sunday, my parents, and aunt visited Benoni Baptist Church. Over lunch, we chatted about the service. The singing. The reading. The praying. The… Read More »What my parents noticed about Benoni Baptist Church when they visited this past Sunday

Last Sunday we saw God’s sovereignty in Romans 8:28-30. Next Sunday we’ll be comforted by Christ’s assurance in Romans 8:31-39. And after that we turn… Read More »Unity in diversity: How can our church stand together?

We need leaders at Benoni Baptist Church. God has grown our number. And so there are more people to be discipled. And more people who… Read More »How we develop leaders