Gospel Outreach Christian Leadership School
The school officially opened in Windhoek in 1996 and in 1999 was relocated to Imkerhof Training Centre. Students enrol for an 18-month course, which, apart from a registration fee, is without monetary cost. The course covers subjects such as:
- Practical Theology
- Biblical Studies
- The New Testament Church
- Christian Lifestyle
- Advanced Leadership
Classes are held Monday to Friday in the mornings and study time in the evenings. In the afternoons and on Saturday mornings, students are required to work for three hours at various tasks such as cleaning, gardening and general labouring.
Since January 1996 more than 200 people have been trained, many of whom are now leaders in their churches and their communities.
Imkerhof International Christian Fellowship
In 1999, a non-denominational church was opened, Imkerhof International Christian Fellowship, to offer a place of worship and fellowship for any Christian in the community.
Imkerhof Care and Compassion
As in the rest of Africa, HIV has swept across Namibia. Many families have been left without bread-winners, the country is desperately short of qualified people in all walks of life, and, more seriously, many children have been left without parents.
The Care and Compassion ministry offers:
- HIV testing for students, staff and neighbours
- Transport for regular hospital check-ups and treatment
- Counselling for those tested positive
- Spiritual and material support to families and individuals affected by or infected with the virus
Monika, a former Bible School student, is responsible for leading this ministry. She has two girls living with her who came from neighbouring farms and were in need of care. She accompanies people to HIV tests and hospital appointments, is their ARV treatment supporter and gives extra food and visits to those who are weak or ill.
People respond to Monika because of her own life experience and the number of people coming forward for help is steadily growing.
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