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Worship & Justice Workshop: Reimagining Worship that Mobilizes for Justice

Mon Mar 5, 18:00 - Mon Mar 5, 21:00

Beautiful Gate South Africa

ABOUT

Ever wondered what would happen if we lived the songs we sing? What impact would that have on the church's gospel mission? Is worship theological - does it frame our thinking and acting? If so, what do our current songs say about our theology - our understanding of who God is, who we are, and what our role is in bringing the Kingdom come on earth as in heaven?

Join The Justice Conference South Africa, 24-7 Prayer SA and The Warehouse Trust at a workshop for worship and prayer leaders exploring the intersection between the prayers we pray, the songs we sing, and the lives we pursue.
 

Sandra Van Opstal, author of The Next Worship, Glorifying God in a Diverse World will lead this workshop, sharing principles, theological reflection and practical tips to reimagine worship oriented toward justice. Nathi Mbuyazi, Minah Koela, Langa Mbonambi and Mandla Mbuyazi will join in a contextualized Q&A conversation about the role of worship in forming our justice-response in South Africa. We will close with worship and opportunity to write prayers from the times and worship from prayers. The time will include group interaction, learning from one another, and opportunities for questions.


Schedule

5:15 Carpools leaving from Pinelands Baptist Church, 7 La Gratitude Rd, Pinelands
5:30 Carpools leaving from The Warehouse, 12 Plantation Road, Wetton

6:00-6:15 Arrival at Beautiful Gate, Crossroads
 
6:15-6:30 Welcome and Introductions: Nathi Mbuyazi
 
6:30-7:15 Worship & Justice: Sandra Van Opstal
 
7:15-8:00 Panel and Open Discussion: Nathi Mbuyazi, Sandra van Opstal, Minah Koela, Mandla Mbuyazi and Langa Mbonambi
 
8:00-9:00 Worship (Minah & Sandra) and Song-Writing/Creative Space (writing prayers/poetry; writing songs from prayers; quiet art and reflection space)
 

FAQs

Who is this workshop for?

This workshop will benefit anyone who is involved in worship ministry, whether as a leader or team member, pastor or layman, or individuals desiring to explore worship & justice. Come alone or better yet bring others from your church/ministry with whom you can continue the discussion afterwards. Come meet others who have a passion for worship and begin to network with worship teams from around the area.

Will I be able to get a copy of The Next Worship?

Sandra is bringing limited copies of her book. They will be available for cash or via Square payment only for R120. The book is also available in Kindle format at Amazon.com

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Email: [email protected]

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No. We are using the registration as a way to handle logisticsFacebook

 

CONTRIBUTORS

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Sandra Van Opstal
Sandra Van Opstal is a Chicago-born, second-generation Latina, and a leading practitioner for multiethnic worship. A preacher, trainer, liturgist and activist, she is passionate about creating atmospheres that mobilize for reconciliation and justice. She served as the worship director for Urbana Student Missions Conference, IFES World Assembly and Lausanne Young Leaders Gatherings and has lead worship for Willow Creek Association, the Christian Community Development Association, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, the Evangelical Covenant Church and the Evangelical Immigration Table. She regularly consults as both a worship leader and crosscultural trainer with Christian colleges, conferences and local churches, and serves on the board of the Christian Community Development Association. She is a pastor at Grace and Peace Community in Chicago and is the author of The Mission of Worship.
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Minah Koela
Minah Koela is a gifted worship leader and a dynamic leader of people. She is passionate about the Word of God and justice and the interface between the now-and-not-yet of the Kingdom. With her husband, Brian, she is committed to exploring what a truly diverse community of believers can look like in the South African context. 
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Nathi Mbuyazi
Nkosinathi has a dream to see South African townships and rural communities changed and transformed by the Gospel. He grew up in uLundi, KwaZulu Natal and this is where this dream was birthed. His passion for People Development and Upliftment has led him to pursue entrepreneurial ventures and a non- profit career. He serves as a board member of Thembalitsha Foundation, that partners with individuals to empower them through the provision of healthcare, education and training. He also serves on the Resource Innovations Africa (Pty) Ltd board that is committed to resource optimisation, risk mitigation and waste management . Nkosinathi has been a full time minister with His People Christian Church for over 13 years in various roles as Campus minister and Creative & Worship director, he currently leads a church plant in Gugulethu, Cape Town. Recently, Nathi took on the directorship of 24-7 Prayer movement Africa.
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Langa Mbonambi
Langa Mbonambi is a singer-songwriter living in Johannesburg, South Africa. He is the founder of We Will Worship Movement, an urban South African worship movement seeking to see people, across the continent of Africa, worship Jesus with everything they are, in everything they do. Langa is married to Unathi, and together they have three children, Kumi, Hubo and Ziziwe . 
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Mandla Mbuyazi
Mandla Mbuyazi is a member of We Will Worship Movement, a group of friends brought together by a common love for God and love for making music. WWWM describes themselves not as a band but a movement intentionally making room for God to add to us and shift us as seasons change so that what He started with and through us, can continue on even after we’re gone. As a collective WWWM endeavor to write songs about what God is doing and has promised to do, whilst remembering and honouring what God has done. As much as they're songwriters and musicians, the members don’t cease to be worshippers when they clock in on Monday mornings as accountants, students, teachers and mothers. 

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Worship & Justice Workshop: Reimagining Worship that Mobilizes for Justice
Beautiful Gate South Africa
73 Stock Rd, Philippi, Cape Town, 7785, South Africa
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