Our History
The Potter's House Christian Fellowship Church is affiliated with Christian Fellowship Ministries founded by Wayman Mitchell, senior pastor of The Potter's House Church of Prescott, Arizona. Beginning in 1970, this body (originally First Foursquare Church) has mothered an entire fellowship of churches which go by various names. These include The Door, The Potter's House, Victory Chapel, The Lighthouse, and Living Waters. The fellowship now includes more than 3 500 congregations worldwide.
Our vision
Richard & Beryl Kakoma
One unique facet of Christian Fellowship Ministry churches is the discipleship and training of couples within the local congregations for the purpose of planting churches. True to the same vision that launched the Kakoma's into Rondebosch, The Potter's House launched its first pioneer church into Wynberg, Cape Town in September of 2010.
The Potter's House Christian Fellowship Church - Rondebosch
Evangelism
The Gospel taken outside the four walls is the absolute foundation of our church, in obedience to Mark 16:15 And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature'… We emphasize personal evangelism, and a large variety of outreaches to share the Gospel.
Conversion
We witness, testify and preach for a decision. The Gospel has the power to save and transform lives. 1 Peter 1:23 having been born again, not of corruptible seed but incorruptible, through the word of God which lives and abides forever… The bulk of our congregation consists of people converted here by the Power of God.
The Local Church
God has placed everything necessary to accomplish His will in the setting of the local church. Ephesians 1:22-23 …the church. Which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way. God’s will is accomplished in us and through us as connect and commit ourselves to a local church. Discipleship: God intends for calling to Him, and for Him, to be accomplished through being trained and equipped within the setting of a local church. Therefore, the highest calling of a Pastor and congregation is to obey God’s command in Matthew 28:19-20 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." Amen.
Church Planting
The result of disciples being raised up is that they be released into the harvest field. Matthew 9:37-38 Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest truly is plentiful, but the laborers are few. 38 Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest." We send couples to plant brand new congregations, with the aim of reproducing our vision in a new area.
World Evangelism
From the earliest Bible record, God’s vision is worldwide testimony and impact. The gospel message and the vision God has revealed to us is not simply American, but God-inspired; so therefore it works, and is relevant in every nation and culture of the world. Mark 16:15 all the world/every person…Matthew 28:19 all the nations… Our job as believers, and as the local church is to pray, train, invest, send and support workers to go into all the world!
Our ministries
After 19 years of ministry, our local congregation continues to minister to the people of Rondebosch and regions beyond. These ministries include the diligent preaching of Pastor Richard Kakoma and the service of his wife Beryl. Special church events such as revival services with gifted evangelists, Conferences, Harvester Home Coming are used to bring refreshing word of God to our congregations and pastors. Ministry is offered for children by Children's Church Ministries (CCM) and for the youth by Serious Singles (The SS). Beyond the doors of the church the gospel is presented throughout the city in our Bible studies, park concerts, dramas, outdoor videos and other forms of outreach. The Potter's House CFC is dedicated to winning souls as we strive to be faithful to the heavenly vision.
"The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will shew them his covenant. Mine eyes are ever toward the LORD; for he shall pluck my feet out of the net."-Psalm 25:14-15