The Maun Congregation of the Dutch Reformed Church in Botswana requires the services of a minister.

Maun congregation is a young and small congregation with 70 active members. The congregations grew tremendously over the last few years. The members stem from different denominations.

The position offers a five year tenure (dependent on approved work and residence permits).

Minimum requirements:

The applicant must have the following minimum requirements:

• BA degree, includes at least two years of Greek and Hebrew.
• BTh degree at university training Dutch Reformed Church ministers.

OR

• Lic Th diploma – at a university training ministers for the Dutch Reformed Church.
• Bilingual (Afrikaans and English).
• At least 10 years’ experience as minister of the Dutch Reformed Church.

Duties:

According to the church order of the Dutch Reformed Church Botswana:

• Preaching the Word of God.
• Administering the sacraments.
• Including prayer ministry as part of duties.
• Leading church services in Afrikaans and English.
• Church teaching in co-operation with the elders and believers.
• Exercising pastoral care, especially in terms of home visitation, together with the members of the church council.
• Striving to expand the Kingdom of God.
• Acting as chairman of the church council.
• Managing, organising and governing the congregation along with the elders and deacons.

Please include answers to the following questions in your application:

1. Why are you applying for this position?
2. How do you understand your calling as a minister in a small community within a multicultural environment with many denominations?
3. How do you perceive the role of the congregation within the bigger community?
4. Do you perceive the contents of the Bible still as relevant in the society at large?

If not why and which part?

Applicants can submit their applications together with their CV for attention:

Fred Camphor, e-mail to drcmaun@gmail.com

Enquiries can be directed to:

Amanda Visser (00267) 71 730 237 or Fred Camphor at (00267) 76 131 755.

Closing date: 15 January 2024.