The Goal of Theological Education

The mission of Dumisani Theological Institute is to glorify God and serve the Church of the Eastern Cape of South Africa by preparing its leaders to serve God through a programme of theological education, based upon the authority of the Bible and the principles of Reformed theology.

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Preach the Word

The command of Paul to ‘preach the Word’ (2 Timothy 4:2), which forms the motto on Dumisani’s logo, is one which all at Dumisani take very seriously. One of the ways in which Dumisani can serve the South African church is to be involved in the preaching ministry of the local churches. The members of staff and students are regularly involved in preaching in many local churches: English-speaking, Xhosa speaking and sometimes Afrikaans-speaking congregations. We are encouraged by these opportunities to proclaim God’s word in a great variety of different contexts and particularly when biblical preaching is increasingly appreciated by congregations.

In many congregations in the Eastern Cape, the minister will be responsible for perhaps six to eight preaching stations, so that much of the responsibility for preaching falls on elders, who frequently have little training.

To help to improve biblical preaching in our area, we intend to develop preaching workshops which may be offered at Dumisani or in other locations where local churches request help. Keep an eye on the website for further details.

Strong Rand weakens Dumisani's finances

The current strength of the Rand is having a very negative impact on Dumisani’s finances, since such a large proportion of our financial support comes from outside South Africa.  We are grateful for the support we receive but ask for prayer that enough money will be found to make up the shortfall.  

Recruiting Now

Within the next two years Dumisani expects to lose two members of the current teaching staff. 

The Rev. Norman Reid (left) who has taught at Dumisani for over a decade, plans to retire in 2011 and return to Ireland. In 2012 Dr. John Ross (right) will come to the end of his four year’s commitment to teach at Dumisani.

Both lecturers teach a range of subjects including Systematic Theology and Church History, two core subjects in any degree level theological course.

Now is not too early to be looking for replacements. We would value your support as we do so. There are a number of things you could do to help.

• Pray that the Dumisani Board of Governors will soon be brought into contact with those who will take their place, so that a smooth transition may be effected. 
• Make the needs known.
• Consider applying yourself.

Accepted candidates will commit themselves to Dumisani’s Basis of Faith and hold appropriate degrees at Master’s or Doctor’s level. For further information please contact Dr. Alistair Wilson, Dumisani’s Principal.