Philosophy and People behind Our 2021 Calendar
Find our calendared ministries below, a philosophy of how we’ve calendared it, and the leader responsible for the ministry.
Holidays
Philosophy: We close most of our ministries down during the school holidays and on public holidays. This allows members and leaders to catch their breath. Ministry is like the Comrades Marathon not the 100-meter dash.
Teaching
Bible Study Leaders Meeting
Philosophy: Once a quarter, after the school holidays end, from 9:45-10:30, Mark speaks to the Bible study leaders to tell them about available material and other information that we want to drive through small groups for that quarter.
Leader: Mark
Fundamentals of the Faith Bible Study
Philosophy: The Fundamentals of the Faith Bible Study is a small group (primarily aimed at young adults, 19-35) meeting on Tuesdays, from 7:00-9:00pm at the church.
Leaders: Etienne and Stuart
Wednesday Ladies Bible Study
Philosophy: The Wednesday Ladies Bible Study is a small group of ladies meeting on Wednesdays, from 9:30-11:00am at the church.
Leaders: Liezl and Shirley
Benoni Bible Study
Philosophy: The Benoni Bible Study is a small group meeting on Wednesdays, from 7:00-9:00pm at David and Carol’s home.
Leaders: David, Shaun and Richard R
Crystal Park Bible Study
Philosophy: The Crystal Park Bible Study is a small group meeting on Wednesdays, from 7:00-8:30pm at the church and streamed live to YouTube.
Leader: Mark
Bible Training for Church Leaders
Philosophy: Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni will host Training for Bible Study and Church Leaders. The intent of the course is to equip men and women to serve as Bible study leaders. Also, the course aids the identification and development of potential elders and deacons. Each week there will be workshops, teachings and assignments and discussions. It meets on Thursdays, from 7:00-8:30pm at the church and streamed live to YouTube.
Leader: Mark
Moms and Tots
Philosophy: The Moms and Tots Bible Study is a small group of ladies generally meeting every second Friday, from 10:30-12:00am at Linzi’s home.
Leaders: Liezl and Linzi
Table Talk with Mark
Philosophy: A Talk Radio show with Mark and Tshepo where various guests converse on a range of Biblical subjects. Radio Pulpit is every Friday, from 9:00-11:00am on Radio Pulpit.
Leaders: Mark and Tshepo
Men’s Fellowship
Philosophy: TBC.
Leader: Tshepo
Ladies Saturday Bible Study
Philosophy: TBC.
Leader: Sharon and Lana
Ladies Discovery Group
Philosophy: The Ladies Discovery Group is a small group of Ladies meeting on Sundays, from 10:00-11:00am at the church.
Leader: Erica, Maggie and Julia
Youth Committee Meeting
Philosophy: The Youth Committee is comprised of a leader from Sunday School (Lee-ann), Youth (Tshepo), Schools Outreach (Staff), Sunday School Teacher Training (Craig) and our Child Protection Policy (Senior Pastor). The committee meets once a quarter before the school holidays end and the various ministries start up again to ensure we’re all on the same page and escalate any issues to the elders at church.
Leader: Mark
Sunday School
Philosophy: For children 3 and potty trained-grade 7 Sunday School is held each Sunday, during the 8:30am service at church.
Leader: Lee-ann
Youth
Philosophy: For youth 13-18 Youth is held each Friday, from 6:00-8:00pm at church.
Leader: Tshepo and Thoriso
Sunday School Teacher Training
Philosophy: TBC.
Leader: Craig
Worship
8:30/10:30 Sunday Morning Service
Philosophy: Crystal Park Baptist Church Benoni’s service includes Bible reading, praying, giving, preaching, communion and singing. We sing traditional and modern hymns as well as contemporary worship songs. We have a piano, drums, guitarists and a team of vocalists.
Leader: Mark and Etienne
Worship Setup and Practice
Philosophy: Worship Setup and Practice is weekly, on a Saturday, TBC.
Leader: Warren, Stuart, Etienne and Richard
Worship Setup and Warmup
Philosophy: Worship Warmup and Practice is weekly, on a Sunday, from 7:30-8:00am at the church.
Leader: Warren, Stuart, Etienne and Richard
Sunday Afternoon Prayer Meeting
Philosophy: The Sunday Afternoon Prayer Meeting is primarily to pray for the church. It is on Sundays, from 5:00-5:40am at the church and on Zoom.
Leaders: Roland
Fellowship
Newcomers Lunch
Philosophy: Aimed at introducing newcomers to the church.
Leader: Tshepo
Membership Classes
Philosophy: We have 5 weeks of Membership Classes, for an hour, on the Sundays preceding a General Meeting at church.
Leader: Tshepo
Baptism Sunday
Philosophy: We baptise new converts on Baptism Sunday, during the morning service, on the Sunday preceding a General Meeting at church.
Leader: Tshepo
General Meetings
Philosophy: We hold Quarterly General Meetings on the last Sunday of February, May, August and our Annual General Meeting in November after the morning service at church.
Leader: Mark
Fellowship Meals
Philosophy: We also have events throughout the year.
Leader: Debbie
Evangelism
Clinic Outreach
Philosophy: TBC.
Leader: Tshepo and Erica
Crystal Park High School Outreach
Philosophy: TBC.
Leader: Tshepo
Jahari Christian Academy Outreach
Philosophy: TBC.
Leader: Tshepo
Crystal Park Primary School Outreach
Philosophy: TBC.
Leader: Mark
Door to Door
Philosophy: TBC.
Leader: Craig
Street Preaching
Philosophy: TBC.
Leader: Craig
Leadership
Staff Meetings
Philosophy: The pastoral staff meet first thing on a Monday, biweekly, from 9:00-11:00am. The general staff meet on a Monday afternoon, biweekly, from 1:00-2:00pm.
Leader: Mark
Elders Meetings
Philosophy: The elders meet first thing on a Monday, biweekly, from 9:00-11:00am.
Leader: Mark
Sola 5 Fraternal
Philosophy: A fraternal for pastors of Sola 5 churches generally meeting on the 1st Tuesday of each month, from 12:00-2:00pm.
Leader: Stuart Chase
BNA Eastrand Fraternal
Philosophy: A fraternal for pastors of Baptist Northern Association churches on the Eastrand generally meeting on the 3rd Friday of each month, from 12:00-2:00pm.
Leader: Parmesh Venkatasami
Expositors Forum
Philosophy: A Forum for Expository Preachers to meet. The Expositors Forum is generally meets on the 2nd Friday of each month, from 8:00-10:00am, at the church.
Leader: Mark and Rocky
External Events
Sola 5: Annual Conference
The conference is formatted to appeal to pastors and church members. In addition to the annual business meeting, there are sessions, each including a Scripture reading and prayer, some singing, a church planting report, and a sermon. Time is spent after each session in small group prayer, with delegates gathering to pray for and with one another.
Spurgeon Fraternal
This is effectively a retreat for pastors and elders. There is some teaching, sharing of individual church prayer requests and much time allocated to prayer.
Grace Fellowship: Shepherds Conference
Grace Fellowship brings subject matter expert speakers often tied to The Master’s Seminary.