BIG IDEA
Get to know Rev. Siphiwe Madi & Rev. Ian France two Methodist Pastors from South Africa doing life transforming work side by side in their community. They work together in one of the most vulnerable communities near Johannesburg, Mooisplaas. They come from two very different backgrounds and will help us unpack stereotypes and culture. Learn a little bit more about South Africa, it's history, current intricacies, and two amazing men!
Rev Siphiwe Madi – South Africa – Pastor of West View Methodist Church
Siphiwe is an Ordained Minister in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa.
He has served Cross cultural congregations within the MCSA and is currently serving at West View Methodist Church in Centurion, a partner Church of the Church of the Resurrection.
Siphiwe is married to Lwethu and they are blessed with two children, Esihle and Okuhle.
Reverend Ian France Pastor of West View Methodist Church
Ian is an ordained minister (Elder in UMC terminology) in the Methodist Church of Southern Africa and has a relationship with Church of the Resurrection spanning over 2 decades. He has served congregations in England, Cape Town, Durban and is currently at West View Methodist Church in Centurion, South Africa. Ian is married to Holly, and they have 3 children. Ian enjoys the outdoors - camping, hiking and road running.
You can catch some sermons by Ian or Siphiwe here: https://www.westview.org.za/latest-sermons/
You can learn more about the work Ian & Siphiwe do in their community here: https://www.westview.org.za/missions/
Are you a church leader or volunteer? Learn more about Leadership Institute where Sheree & Siphiwe met for the first time. We would love to have you join us! Learn more here: https://leadership.sharechurch.com/
Call to Action:
Are you interested in helping Refugees and Immigrants? Learn more about how you can engage in projects that help families who are new to our area get acclimated.
If you're in Kansas City here are a few opportunities that might be a good fit for you: https://cor.org/localimpact/refugees
If you're not in Kansas City I would encourage you to look for local agencies in your area doing this work. Here are few national organizations to help get you started in your search! http://www.culturalorientation.net/about/partners/ras
Thank you for listening!