Since the year 2011, after I matriculated in 2010, I had been exposed to being in ministry for two months before I got offered a job at a Christian School - which I accepted in March of 2011. I can never forget how much pleasure I found in being out in the field reaching out to young people, fasting and praying during allocated prayer watches, managing social media accounts, filming videos and placing my heart into the ministry I was a part of at the time. All I wanted to do was live out what I was called to do, and that was to break down the kingdom of darkness - which I take great delight in.
For six years I had worked for the school founded in Cape Town. God had equipped me during my time serving at this particular school. He had taught me Himself how to train up an intercessory team of about +-20 teenagers, He had trained me through my boss how to deal with children and youth in the context of worship and youth ministry. However, my heart had burned with passion for being full time serving God in His kingdom and not be torn between the education system and kingdom work.
Everything that led up to the moment of my breakthrough was truly supernatural and precious to the point where I will not blog about it.
If you have followed my blog for some time, you would know that I went as far as to the city of Johannesburg to pursue the call for serving in ministry. The way I had gone about it was totally impulsive and I had broken a lot of trust because of the means in which I left. Still till today I truly believe I had to be in Johannesburg for that season. I had probably asked God a couple of questions when I ran back home - but if He had tested my heart in how serious I was about this, then I think I passed the test.
I will start as the first full time staff member of The River Church, Kenwyn in April 2017 under the leadership of Pastors Anton and Colette La Grange. I had prayed, sowed, waited for years to get to this place and now it feels so unreal. The Lord had already told me that it will not be easy, but I sure know it will be worth it. Right now I do not see the complete picture, but I do know this that when a year or two passes by I will begin to look in awe of what God had set up for me.
A few questions you might have are answered below.
So where does this lead me in the future?
I am truly just following God's leadership and guidance in every step forward. I do believe that this is only the beginning and that so much lays ahead for me.
Am I going to study?
It would really be great to study in the context of ministry so that I have accreditation behind my name. This has been encouraged by some of my mentors and very closenit friends of mine.
What are my emotional and financial support systems looking like?
Emotionally and mentally I am surrounded by a group of 5 people who are my inner circle in the kingdom of God. I also have a few mentors that I cry out to in times of struggle, confusion and when I need guidance. These people are only a phone call or a text away - even though they are located way out of my surroundings. I am under great leadership of pastors who teaches sound teaching and are like real parents to me. They are a couple of honour and integrity and they are lovers of God and His people. They ask me the hard questions and they correct me when it is needed. They will truly look after me as they are able to.
Regarding my financial structure, I am blessed to have a couple sow into my life for a season as God leads, and I am truly grateful for their obedience. After this season, I will see how God leads and provides for He is Jehovah Jireh - the Lord God who provides. This reminds me of a prophesy over my life, someone had once told me that it will be just like it had been for Elijah when God sent the ravens to feed him. I believe this is what will happen in this season.
How can you sow into my life if it is laid on your heart?
There are two ways to sow into my life:
1. Prayer and intercession
I do not take up the principle of prayer lightly and because I have witnessed the power of prayer I know that when I ask people to pray - that God will empower me in the good and the bad seasons ahead.
2. Finances
If you are led to sow into my life, whether once off or per month for a season (it does not matter what amount) you can email me and make arrangements with me via email. You will be sowing into good soil. As you sow I will update you on what I am busy with in ministry and with your finances via email, so that you know where you are sowing your financial seed into.
My email address: rowyncoetzee@gmail.com
What are my short term goals that I need finances for?
● I need to complete my drivers license to be more mobile.
● I am in a very slow process of having my first christian literature book published professionally and also to have it published.
What are my short term goals that I need finances for?
● I need to complete my drivers license to be more mobile.
● I am in a very slow process of having my first christian literature book published professionally and also to have it published.
Our nation and this generation cries out for a move of God. This move will come when the true sons and daughters of God rise up in their faith in Yeshua Messiah. For some it looks like full time ministry, for others it is in the market place. You go where God leads you. For we need light to shine in the market place, in government, in education, in social justice, in all facets of life. There is more to just full time ministry, for our lives are full time ministry - wherever we might find ourselves.
A wise man once taught about kings and priests in the kingdom. God has raised up kings and priests in the kingdom. The kings bring in the wealth and the priests minister before God on behalf of the people. The kings pump money into the kingdom while the priests carry out an anointing to the communities.
My prayer is that God will raise up both the kings and the priests, and even those like David who was both a king and a priest in our Father's kingdom.
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Shalom
Rowyn Coetzee
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