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
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...
by Joachim Rieck | 18 Nov 2013 | Articles
Go home to your friends and tell them how much the Lord has done for you and how he has had mercy on you. Mark 5:19 Soon after I was converted, I learned about the importance of cultivating a thankful heart by telling others what the Lord had done for me. This is...
by Joachim Rieck | 22 Sep 2013 | Events, Sola 5 Conference
The annual Sola 5 conference is now over, but fond memories remain. Eastside Baptist Church has been privileged to host this Association of God Centred Evangelicals in Southern Africa for the second time since its inception in 2005. Since the conference invites member...
