by Joachim Rieck | 24 Jun 2015 | Articles
Are churches right when they insist upon a biblical standard for entrance into church membership? This, in my opinion, may well be one of the most crucial issues facing the church at all times. Should one keep the church doors wide open for all and sundry to...
by Joachim Rieck | 17 Jun 2014 | Articles
“Save yourselves from this crooked generation!” (Acts 2:40). “Keep a close watch on yourself and on the teaching. Persist in this, for by so doing you will save both yourself and your hearers” (1 Timothy 4:16). “My brothers if anyone among you wanders from the truth...
by Joachim Rieck | 22 Apr 2014 | Churches, Eastside Baptist Church (Windhoek, Namibia), Newsletters
This report covers events of the last twelve months. Eldership Our three current elders are Joachim Rieck (vocational), Pieter Slabber and Norman van Zyl. Frans Brits (elder in training—pictured) has now completed two years of eldership apprenticeship. We are pleased...
by Joachim Rieck | 2 Mar 2014 | Articles, Eastside Baptist Church (Windhoek, Namibia)
Today’s headlines (24/02/2014) in The Namibian carried the title, “Nation of sick men” written by Shinovene Immanuel and Nomhle Kangootui. This headline comes in response to the ninth killing this year, and the sixth in about three weeks, of women by their boyfriends....
by Joachim Rieck | 9 Feb 2014 | Articles, Eastside Baptist Church (Windhoek, Namibia)
Some time ago, as I was reflecting upon the Scriptures in preparation for the baptism of one of our members, I was struck by this awesome truth: Baptism is not about you—it’s all about Jesus! Let me explain. For years, I have observed that people in our circles very...
by Joachim Rieck | 21 Nov 2013 | Articles
In Namibia, we find a number of false views concerning the nature of the church and the place of the church in the life of the believer. “I do not question the beliefs and practises of my church. Into this church I was born and in this church I will die. I am...