Origins: The Transformation movement began in NM Bay in 1999. George Otis Junior’s video on prayer and the transformation of whole cities motivated people to start working together. Early in 2000 Graham Power initiated the historical Newlands’ Prayer Day which launched the Global Day of Prayer (GDOP) movement. The first transformation conference in NM Bay was conducted by Dave Thompson in 2001. A working committee was established under the chairmanship of Lawrie Wilmot. The first GDOP was held in NM Bay in 2002. In 2003 TCN was established based on initiates such as GDOP & SACLA and the marketplace ministries of Ed Silvoso
Vision: Linking leaders to work in unity (John 17:21).
[The Power of Unity: Os Hillman. John 17:21. “What is the greatest power that allows the unsaved to make a decision for Jesus Christ? It isn’t Prayer, though this is important. It isn’t good deeds, though deeds indicate a fruitful relationship with God. It isn’t good behaviour, though Christ commands us to be obedient as sons. The greatest power God’s children have over darkness is unity”].
Founding Affiliation Statement:
Bishop Bethlehem Nopece at launch of TCN at St John the Baptist Church, Church Road. Walmer, Gqeberha.
Acts 5: 38 to 39.
Gamaliel’s advice to his fellow Pharisees.
“Therefore, in the present case I advise you: Leave these men alone! Let them go! For if their purpose or activity is of human origin, it will fail. But if it is from God, you will not be able to stop these men; you will only find yourselves fighting against God.”
Mission: Rebuild the wards(walls) of NM Bay (Nehemiah 2:17).
Current Specific Focus Areas:
- Prayer.
- Evangelism.
- Inequality.
- Poverty
- Unemployment.
- Political Stability.
- Ward Service Delivery.
- Crime.
Prayer Focus: To move in authority and establish God’s rule we need to understand the spiritual warfare involved in each sector in NM Bay. To move in obedience to God and in the power of God’s spirit, in the opposite spirit of the usurping spirit.
Worklife Focus: To encourage church leaders to equip and care for those called to the workplace where they are to be salt and light.
Priority: Focus on Leadership.
What makes TCN different? The ability to convene and network with leaders.
Value Proposition: Linking Leaders (we believe that it we support, encourage & motivate Church leaders they will use their leadership skills effectively to make things happen).
Networking Strategy: To enhance the combined spiritual power and intellectual capacity of the leadership, in order to motivate them to accept responsibility to bring about radical change in the NM Bay.
Communication Strategy: To use technology effectively; i.e. Social Media. To adopt both a top down and bottom up strategy. (Top down would focus on leaders in the workplace while bottom up would use members of local churches to fulfil their unique purpose in their areas of influence.)
Desired Outcomes: The defining characteristics of a community that is being transformed is that it becomes a better place in which to live. The crime rate goes down, per capita income goes up, systematic poverty is significantly alleviated, more learners are graduating, the city leaders conduct themselves in an ethical manner, and the community presents a united front.
Specific focus areas:
- Prayer: To equip and link Christians in prayer to transform NM Bay
- Church: To transform NM Bay by facilitating church unity
- Business: To encourage business people to embrace kingdom values and provide prosperity to NM Bay
- Education: To encourage church leaders to facilitate community involvement to promote effective teaching and learning
- Government: To encourage all government sectors to embrace kingdom values to promote prosperity to NM Bay.
Accountability: TCN is made up of a network of volunteers who account for and provide an administrative backup to the NM Bay Church Leaders Network.
Current Accountability Group:
- Bishop Eddie Daniels: Anglican Church of SA (Gqeberha Diocese)
- Apostle Neville Goldman: Ebenezer International
- Bishop Dr William Leleki: Methodist Church of SA (Makhanda District)
- Reverend Themba Mahuwa: Chairperson of the SACC NMB Metro Branch
- Bishop Zola Moses: Chairperson of NMB Metro Religious Desk
- Reverend Danie Mouton: Director Synod Eastern Cape DRC
- Dr Dave Pedersen: National Director Vineyard Churches SA
- Bishop Vincent Zungu: Gqeberha Catholic Diocese
- Pastor Daan Botha: Harvest Christian Church
- Pastor Richard Crompton: Senior Pastor of Word of Faith Christian Center
- Zolile Dayimani: Gqebera Ministers Fraternal
- Pastor Patrick Douglas-Henry: Pastor of Crossroads Christian Fellowship
- Bishop Jacob Freemantle: Former Bishop of the Methodist Church of SA (Makhanda District)
- Pastor George Georgiou: Senior Pastor at Father’s House Church
- Bishop Mvusi Gwam: Bishop Kingdom Embassy Ethiopian Episcopal Church
- Dr Bukelwa Hans: Former Provincial Vice President of the SACC EC
- Pastor Timothy Hendricks: Senior Pastor of the Avondale Christian Assembly
- Pastor Lingelihle Jadezweni: Senior Pastor of the RUCC – Gqeberha
- Pastor Wellington Jansen:
- Bishop Lunga ka Siboto: Former Residing Bishop of the Ethiopian Espiscopal Church of SA
- Joan Keeling: NMB City Wide Prayer Coordinator
- Reverend Ayanda Magula: Moderator Presbyterian Church (Central & Southern Cape)
- Reverent Xhanti Mhlontlo: Branch Secretary SACC: NMB Metro Branch
- Bishop Bethlehem Nopece: Former Bishop of Gqeberha Anglican Diocese
- Pastor Mark Scholt:z Harvest – Church of the Nations
- Reverent Rory Spence: Gqeberha Missions Steering Committee
- Pastor Tyrone Strydom: Dominion Ministries
- Pastor Russell Viljoen: Senior Pastor Ebenezer North.
- Pastor Glenn Weiss: Joy to the Nations
- Pastor Johannes Welskit: Regional Leader EC AFM