OUR HISTORY
Charis Ministries started as a Bible study group which was just known as Charis Bible Expo back in August 2011, This study group was started by the now founders of Charis Ministries; it had members who were from eMakhazeni which included pastors as well; and others who travelled from as far as eMalahleni and Middelburg every Sunday afternoon to attend the Bible study class. The main reason behind the founding of Charis Ministries was as a result of what we call a ‘holy discontent’ which the Holy Ghost imparted to the leaders specifically about the messages that are preached today in churches where there is still a mixture between the Grace of God and the law. The 15th March 2015 was the earthly birthday of this ministry which started with six members all males; our main message is found in the vision of the ministry which is to teach the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. This ministry was birthed out of caring not only for the souls of people but also their physical needs. It is our belief as a ministry that everything we will ever need to live a God fulfilling life has already been provided through Jesus Christ..
OUR BELIEVE
We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, authored by Him but written by men under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit who breathed into it. We believe that the Old Testament is not contradictory to the New Testament but instead the former is the New Testament concealed and the latter is the Old Testament revealed. We believe that it is the inerrant word of an immutable God and therefore commands authority on all things that pertain to life.
WE BELIEVE IN:
1. The one true self existing eternal God
2. That whilst God is one, He is God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Ghost
3. That Jesus Christ is the sinless Son of God who was sent by God to minister the Kingdom of God,die and be resurrected.
4. That man is created in the image and likeness of God
5. The school of ministry where the Holy Spirit is the Teacher
6. The Gospel of the Kingdom of God, Jesus’ teaching through and through
7. The salvation of man by grace through faith in Jesus Christ not of works
8. Jesus Christ is coming back to reign and rule eternally
OUR VISION
To teach the Gospel of the Kingdom which is the Grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ which leads to salvation
OUR MISSION
This will be done through the spirit filled teaching of the true Gospel of Grace, through Bible studies, cell groups, seminars, music, retreats, conferences, outreach and various media platforms.
OUR VALUES
Compassion – we believe in selflessness; you cannot love God whom you do not see and not love fellow man through the ministry of spiritual and physical needs.
Diversity – whilst we are one in Christ we also accommodate all regardless of whatever background.
Empowerment – the five-fold ministry/church is chiefly for equipping the saints for the work of ministry.
Commitment – everybody has been called, has a purpose and assignment where each needs to give their all in promoting the Kingdom of God.
Authenticity – we believe in the purity of the Word of God and therefore its truthful communication regardless of the season is key in the ministry.