It was in one of bhengus evangelistic crusades back to god in lamontville, durban. He was then baptized in water by the man of god, william duma khathide 1993. The genealogy of nicholas bhekinkosi hepworth bhengu was submitted in writing to me by geoff bhengu, bhengu s nephew, son of jeconiah as follows. He represents an amazing spiritual revolution in africa and the world. There is a movement in the crowd, especially among the young toughs in. Nicholas is also known as bhekinkosi, herpworth, manotsha, papakho, umkhulu or ukhehla, and gxeleshilanga. Daily affirmations and prayer journaling the littlest way. Bhengu, who was a converted formercommunist, traces the history of the gospel in africa and exposes the. Richard sihlobo ngidi, 19211985, pastor of apostolic faith mission church richard ngidi was born in umzimnyathi, kwazulunatal, in 1921. His father, josiah khanda was an evangelist with a lutheran mission. Nicholas bhengu nicholas was born on september 5th, 1909 in kwazulu natal, entumeni. He and countless thousands of other national leaders flummoxed leaders of the first global missions conference which was held in edinburgh in 1910. Bhengu himself who gave spiritual birth to pastor phillip msiza, pastor richard ngidi, dr.
Bhengu was one of the most influential church leaders in africa and abroad. We need to record testimonies so next generation can see. Gerard bhengu paintings for sale gerard bhengu art value. With the tents arrival there would be peace and criminals would return their loot, violent men would bring their weapons to the tent and there would be no stonethrowing or tyres burnt in the streets a kind of peace the stability unit of the police could. He was convinced that he had found his own salvation and felt called to reach his fellow his africans.
Start this article has been rated as startclass on the projects quality scale. Riley nicholas bhengu was born in south africa in the heart of zululand on september 5, 1909. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover mfuniselwas connections and jobs at similar companies. Nicholas bhengu the billy graham of south africa july 17, 2014 the following is an excerpt from dr kevin roys book zion city rsa with a few alterations, additions and subtractions by me to make it more suitable for the blogging format. I run short of words to describe ubabubhengu, thus pastor mpofu aog once said. After the lord graciously saved me at the age of seven, through various trials and blessings he worked in my life to the end that in 2004 i began working as a youth pastor. After graduating, he quickly made a name for himself in the culinary scene, whipping up memorable creations in the.
Bhengu emphasised holiness and the fear of god, among other things. Includes a foreword biography bhengu in context exhibitions and commissions. View the profiles of professionals named nkanyiso bhengu on linkedin. Bhengu was an evangelist, a teacher of the word, and a pastor. Right now, the minister is using people to interfere in the operations of sassa. As i work through my prayer journal and daily affirmations, i compose words that will bless me in those roles. Volume 4 nicholas bhekinkosi hepworth bhengus lasting legacy. View mfuniselwa bhengus profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
A german pentecostal evangelist since 1970 has conducted vast crusades worldwide. After 5 years in the industry, lentswe traded in his suit and tie for a chef hat and spatula and in 2010 enrolled at the culinary academy in the cape winelands. Evangel college now evangel university, the first liberal arts college in the assemblies of god, opened its doors in 1955. Nicholas bhekinkosi hepworth bhengu was born on september 5, 1909 at entumeni, kwazulunatal. Nicholas bhekinkosi hepworth bhengu was born in 1909 at entumeni kwazulunatal. Ms bhengu has earned a certificate in community development on change management and a certificate in managing economic development strategies. Therefore, it is our great pleasure to bring remedial education to. Full text of microsoft word reverend assemblies of god.
All interested editors are invited to join the project and contribute to the discussion. Bhengu would set up tent crusades in the townships of zwelitsha, zwide and gompo. Pastor william duma south africa healing, raising the dead zulu tribe 19071976 duration. Bathabile dlaminis daughter has business registered with. It is said that he educated himself privately by reading newspapers and magazines and then attended night schools in durban. He launched the great back to god crusades in south africa between 1950 and 1980. The author is a participant observer who has been a member of the general executive of the assemblies of. His exploration of performance poetry began in the year 2010 as a member of the uj poetry society formally known as fore.
Bhengu, a former lutheran who joined the assemblies of god, was the first great africanborn pentecostal evangelist. Soon after his conversion bhengu returned to natal. After a child of god, i am a wife, then a mother, then a homemaker and homeschooler. Johans borman fine art artist biographies bhengu, gerard.
Introduction nicholas b hepworth bhengu was one of the most prominent church leaders in africa. For instructions on how to use this banner, please refer to the documentation. A great zulu pastorevangelist who preached between the 1950s and 1980. This will prevent mahlengi from sending you messages, friend request or from viewing your profile. In this brief thesis presented by nicholas bhengu at the assemblies of god conference in witbank on 10 october 1955, he alerts us to the fact that africa is facing three pending dangers. His christian parents gave him the european name of gerard, although it is by his bantu surname or isibongo of bhengu, that he is more. This is the fourteenth in a series of posts i am doing on pivotal moments for the gospel in south african history. About mj bhengu i am an independent researcher on afrikan philosophy, afrikology and egyptology. Zulu scholar and writer and was one of the few missionaries for whom cetshwayo had any respect. After reading about him in my spiritual father dr e h gutis book african apostle i sort to know more about this great man of god. The following is an excerpt from dr kevin roys book zion city rsa with a few alterations, additions and subtractions by me to make it more suitable for the blogging format. There are 6 professionals named nkanyiso bhengu, who use linkedin to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. Catalogue compiled by brendan bell and bryony clarke. Zewande bhengu word n sound live literature company.
An insider said there were doubts that bhengu would perform her duties in the interests of the agency. Nicholas bhengu was born on the 05 september, 1909 in entumeni, kwazulu natal. Efc one of the reasons christianity has grown in africa. Gerard bhengu 1910 1990 phyllis savory in gerard bhengu. A memorial service was held for bhengu in umlazi on wednesday, where hundreds gathered to pay their respects. After i set aside time to pray for myself, i begin praying for others. Nicholas bhengu tried various denominations without feeling at home in any of them until, when he was about 21 years old, he was converted at a full gospel revival in kimberley dubb 1976, 9. With the emergence of the african independent church movement after world war ii, pentecostalism became a mass movement across subsaharan africa. Author see all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. This article is within the scope of wikiproject biography, a collaborative effort to create, develop and organize wikipedia s articles about people. The last sermon of the black billy graham the great evangelist nicholas bhengu. Known as manotsha, papakho, umkhulu or ukhehla by his converts, he was the founder of the africa back to god crusade assemblies of god in the 1950s. John bond, author of for the record, writes about bhengu, the lecturer fred suter had uttered the words, africa has yet to.
The minister stated that the first priority of the acting ceo. Gerard bhengus life began on the 6th day of september, in the year 1910, in the southern region of natal. Full text of microsoft word reverend assemblies of god founder bio may 20 15 may 20 final see other formats. Among them, were members of bhengus family and of a bikers club he joined last year. Comments on discussion boards from them will be hidden by default. Standerton assembly of god church, also known as nicholas bhengu memorial in sakhile, played host to one of the wives of president jacob zuma, mama mantuli zuma. The challenge facing an african today is to reclaim his glorious and infinite past in order to build his glorious and infinite future. Learn about the artist and find an indepth biography, exhibitions, original artworks, the latest news, and sold auction prices. Lentswe bhengu, born and raised in kwazulu natal, started off plying his trade in the investment finance space. Later on in the year bhengu would be nominated for the third word n sound poetry awards in the perfect poem and best newcomer categories and as talent and destiny would have it. Nicholas bhengu, evangelist and founder of assemblies of god 19091986 allan boesak, cleric and antiapartheid activist born 1945. Bhengu has been serving as the sassa regional manager in kwazulunatal since 2012. Furthermore, bhengu was an evangelist, a teacher of the word, and a pastor.
I am a pastor at a church plant called heritage baptist church in johannesburg north, south africa. Nicholas never received any formal education during childhood. Hundreds of church goers from different churches in and around sakhile and standerton filled nicholas bhengu memorial to capacity. The study is on the late nicholas bhekinkosi hepworth bhengu who died on 7 october 1985 at groote schuur hospital in cape town at the age of 76 with his second wife nokwethemba at his bedside. Mahlengi bhengu johannesburg, 06, south africa 1 book. Nicholas bhengu, founder and leader of the back to god crusade in south africa, is an example of the calibre of leaders that alma would like to see being raised through its institution. Modise sekgothe has been a writer for the past 6 years since 2007 having begun as an abstract hiphop lyricist for the first 3 years. People out there are no longer preaching the gospel they dont even know the meaning of salvation. Bhengu was one of the most influential church leaders in. It was evangelist nicholas bhengu from south africa. Through his ministry a very large congregation was born in the eastern cape, kwazulunatal, and the rest of south africa together with the neighboring countries. For the full bibliography see the bottom of the article. Brendan bell and bryony clarke gerard bhengu 1910 1990 a retrospective exhibition an extremely comprehensive extensive and well researched catalogueing of bhengus output from very early work right up until his death. At nicholas bhengu theological college we exist to train men and women in southern africa and abroad to preach the gospel of jesus christ.