Have you noticed how God is more interested in your character than your comfort? God desires that we bear His image well, and so He shapes us from the inside out. He is as intimately involved as a potter working their clay. Pastor Letsholo unpacks how you can yield to this shaping process, becoming all God intends for you.…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 19, 2024 On this episode of Preachers in Training, we are joined by Adam Faughn, who shares practical tips and strategies for managing time effectively in ministry. With the many demands placed on preachers, time management is crucial for maintaining balance and ensuring that all aspects of minis…

King David knew what it meant to be besieged from all sides. He also knew what it meant to make God his fortress, the stronghold of his life. If you want the Lord to be the stronghold of your life, Ben Pinches shows you how by drawing on lessons from King David.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 12, 2024 In this insightful episode of Preachers in Training, Robert welcomes David Sproule to discuss the concept of tenure in ministry. They explore the implications of staying in one congregation for an extended period and the benefits and challenges that come with long-term service. Watch the…

Movement is more than a physical action; it reflects God’s dynamic work within and around us. Movement signifies growth, change, and obedience to God’s will. It is in moving that we leave behind the old and step into the new He has for us. Join Pastor Louis as he delves into Scripture to understand how God moves to fulfil His purpose and how we can…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, September 5, 2024 In this insightful episode of Preachers in Training, Robert sits down with Dean Thompson, an experienced preacher and writer, to discuss how preachers can enhance their writing skills. Whether it’s sermon preparation, writing articles, or crafting social media posts, good writing is essen…

What is the story you tell yourself about you? Your life is a daily response to what you believe about yourself. Pause and evaluate this story with Pastor Louis. Recognise the half-truths and lies you might have embraced from a young age, and experience God’s love, which truly sets us free.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 29, 2024 In this insightful episode of Preachers in Training, host Robert sits down with Wayne Jones to discuss the essential aspects of ministering effectively to a congregation. Wayne, with his extensive experience in church leadership, offers practical advice, strategies, and encouragement for mi…

Pete Portal is an author and pastor serving at Tree of Life, a 24/7 prayer community in Manenberg, Cape Town. He wraps up our Faith Promise pledge season, focusing on Isaiah 58 and how the Church is God’s answer to our broken world.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 22, 2024 In this episode of Preachers in Training, we sit down with Dale Jenkins, a seasoned minister and co-founder of The Jenkins Institute. Dale has dedicated his life to serving the church and uplifting his fellow ministers. With years of experience and wisdom, Dale shares invaluable insights [……

Have you ever said, “Here I am,” to God and then felt He asked for more than you were willing to give? Chandra Noviskie, a missionary and one of our Faith Promise Partner Ministry leaders, looks at a few “Here I am” moments from the Bible to encourage you.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, August 15, 2024 David Shannon, president of Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee, joins Robert to discuss how to create an evangelistic culture within a congregation. He offers a great list of very practical ways that preachers and ministers can encourage the churches they serve to focus on ev…

It is the first of our three Faith Promise Sundays, and Pastor Afrika Mhlophe, author, speaker and coach from Port Elizabeth, joins us. His focus is on the task of reconciliation given to us by God.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

God meant you to have abundant life and freedom. In a fallen and broken world, though, you can end up stuck, enslaved to bad habits and addictions when life happens. Join Pastor Louis in discovering true rest and freedom as you live your one glorious life.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Life is unpredictable. But along with life’s unpredictable pain and suffering often comes profound growth, healing, and transformation. Debbie Holloway offers you help to find some sure footing when life happens.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Jesus does not reject the weary and burdened. Instead, He says, “Come to Me.” Accept this invitation with Pastor Natasja if you are feeling down, depressed or anxious. Jesus is waiting with open arms for you.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

When life happens and you’re questioning your identity, who decides who you are? Do others tell you? Do you decide? Join Neil Bester in how you can answer this core question of identity amidst the unexpected curveballs of life.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

What kind of relationship do you have with money? Do you spend it as quickly as you get it? Do you hoard every cent? Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” So, this question of how we relate to money is rather important, and we invite you to dive more deeply into it with Pastor Louis.…

What does it mean to have a mindset of abundance in the face of stories of scarcity? Or when the cost of living exceeds your budget, or you face unemployment? Join Pastor Louis in trusting God for your daily bread. Not just for you and yours but also for being someone through whom His generosity flows.…

God invites you to come as you are. To step closer to Him, to step into community, and to step out in faith. What happens when you respond to this call? Pause with Pastor Sihle and accept God’s unique invitation to you and our community.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus in your home? For parents to enter into their children’s experiences with understanding and vice versa? God’s desire, after all, is for our hearts to be turned towards one another. Allow Neil Bester to help you get this conversation started in your family.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Guest speaker Madz Deyzel of EDIFY is passionate about helping Christians understand the link between theology and psychology. In this message, she encourages you to be aware of what you fix your thoughts on. Is it leading to health and life, or are your mindsets hurting you and others? You will not want to miss the invitation Madz extends based on…

When Jesus inhabits our world to rescue us from sin and death, He embodies the Father’s heart toward us. The Father’s expressed desire is for us to be rescued and saved through Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection. Our Father waits with open arms for the prodigal’s return home.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

What comes to mind when you think of God as your Father? Is He angry, or is He gracious? Is He capricious or righteous? How we think of Father God impacts how we approach Him in prayer. Guest speaker Paul Benger asks you to consider how Jesus invited us to pray to our Father.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

It’s hard to grasp the Father’s great love for us fully. In fact, Paul prays in the letter to the Ephesians for the power to understand how wide and long and high and deep God’s love is – this love that surpasses knowledge! So, pause to experience a greater sense of the Father’s complete love for you with Pastor Louis.…

In life, we often struggle to find what is true and trustworthy. However, you can always trust Father God because He is always true. There is no shadow in Him, and in your relationship with Him, you can find what is good and life-giving. Join Neil Bester as he guides you through embracing our Father of truth.…

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, May 9, 2024 In his great work with House to House, Heart to Heart, Matt Wallin is able to learn a lot about both local evangelism and fostering unity among brothers and sisters in Christ. And much like the great work at HTH, Matt is a blessing to the […]Oleh Robert Hatfield

God’s wisdom is infinite and simply beyond us. So, how incredible that our wise Father invites us to seek His wisdom and promises to show us His ways. Accept this generous invitation to ask for His wisdom with Pastor Letsholo.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

We struggle to comprehend God’s majesty because it’s hard to compare Him to anyone or anything. Is He as majestic as the highest mountains and furthest galaxies? Yes! But so much more. Incredibly, you can also know Him personally – as your Father.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 25, 2024 Dale Jenkins, from The Jenkins Institute, joins Robert to discuss trends he is noticing in ministry. Dale’s work with his brother, Jeff, takes them both all across the United States and the world, giving them a first-hand point of view with regard to the state of […]…

Our world and we are continually changing, but God the Father is a fixed, unchanging point on whom we can build a sure foundation of faith. Discover with Pastor Louis how, when we believe, we place our trust in an unchanging Father who provides us everlasting stability and security.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Ever wondered why Elisha tells Naaman to wash himself seven times in the Jordan? Why didn’t God just heal him on the spot from his leprosy? If you’ve ever felt you needed a miracle, but God invited you on a journey instead, this message from Pastor Letsholo is for you.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, April 11, 2024 Denny Howell, one of the ministers for the Ooltewah church of Christ near Chattanooga, TN, joins us this week from Lads2Leaders in Nashville to help us improve in our prayer life. Watch the Video [Coming Soon!] We want to hear from you! Subscription Links…

Lolly Daskal says, “Leadership is not only for a few people, leadership is for everyone and anyone who wants to lead.” So, how does God want you to lead in your specific context? Join Pastor Louis in considering your vision and values as you lead towards a better tomorrow in God’s kingdom.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

The crown of thorns, intended to mock Jesus’ claims and increase His suffering, bears much significance. Though it was meant mockingly, the crown points to our true King. He went before us, faced an excruciating death and conquered the grave. He is our risen King!Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Jesus, our suffering Servant, chose to become weak and allowed Himself to be killed on Good Friday. Jesus allowed us to see who we truly are in what we did to Him. Consider with Pastor Louis how Jesus showed us our great need for salvation and redemption through His suffering.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Jesus remains utterly dependent on the Father, even in death, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit.” What devotion Jesus showed both in life and death! How incredible that He does not ask you to do anything He was not willing to do Himself. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-7_committal/…

“It is finished.” What thoughts and emotions come to mind as you hear these words of Jesus? What love is revealed in Jesus seeing the crucifixion through to the end! Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-6_completion/Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

On the cross, Jesus remained fully God and fully human, stating simply, “I am thirsty.” Jesus’ very real suffering on your behalf allows you to drink freely and deeply from the waters of life. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-5_suffering/Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

What depth is there to Jesus’ despair when He cries, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Jesus knew what it meant to be utterly forsaken by God, so you need never experience the same. Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-4_foresakenness/Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Our present Christian reality has been compared to D-Day in 1944, the day WWII was won, while VE-Day was on 8 May 1945. Similarly, Jesus has won, conquering death and the grave, but we still look forward to the fullness of His victory: the new heavens and the new earth. Join Pastor Louis in anticipating this reality while keeping your eyes fixed on…

It is hard to imagine the care Jesus takes under severe strain when He says to his mother, “Woman, here is your son,” and to John, “Here is your mother.” Jesus, even in His dying, helps you think differently about who your true family is when you choose Him.Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-3_relationship/…

Imagine the criminal’s feelings and emotions when Jesus says, “Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise.” Jesus’ generous saving grace knows no bounds, and it is for the criminal, for you, for us all.Transcript available here: https://www.hatfield.co.za/word-2_salvation/Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Pause. Take a deep breath, and join Prof. Eleanor in unpacking the first of Jesus’ final words on the cross.Despite excruciating suffering, Jesus utters, “Father, forgive them for they know not what they do.” What weight and significance Jesus attaches to the act of forgiveness with these words while being crucified!Transcript available here: https…

Discipline is not easy to receive, yet the writer of Hebrews says that it shows you are God’s legitimate child, and He loves you. So, discover with Neil Bester what good God is doing for you through hardships and discipline.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 14, 2024 Are you considering becoming a preacher? Are you already preaching, but feel that you need your passion for ministry to be reignited? If so, take half an hour to listen to Walker Howell and Sawyer Reid. They are two outstanding Bible majors at Freed-Hardeman University, and […]…

Explore with Pastor Louis enduring faith amidst life’s trials and difficulties. And be encouraged to run your race with perseverance, your eyes fixed on Jesus, aware of the great cloud of witnesses surrounding you.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, March 7, 2024 The media age in which we live isn’t going away. While many of us had a crash course in social media and marketing during the COVID pandemic, it may be time to take that to the next level and to update our practices in order to […]Oleh Robert Hatfield

Trust is an essential part of any healthy relationship. Without trust, there can’t be true freedom and intimacy in a relationship. And the same is true of your relationship with Jesus. If you’ve ever asked, ‘Is Jesus trustworthy?’ – let Pastor Louis help you answer this question.Oleh Hatfield Christian Church

Host: Robert Hatfield | Released Thursday, February 29, 2024 David Pharr was preparing dinner one minute and, the next thing he knew, he was in the back of an ambulance on the way to the hospital. Today, almost two months past brain surgery, he tells a wonderful story about the love of Jesus expressed through […]…