The Bible, Old and New Testaments, is God’s inspired Word. It reveals His character, tells the story of salvation, and is the final authority for faith and life.
About Agape
A church family centred on Christ
Agape Vanderbijlpark Seventh-day Adventist Church is a community of believers seeking to know Jesus, grow in His Word, love one another and share the hope of His coming with the world around us.
Who we are
A place to worship, grow and belong.
We are a local Seventh-day Adventist congregation in Vanderbijlpark, committed to worship, Bible study, prayer, fellowship and service.
Our desire is that every person who comes through our doors encounters the love of Christ, discovers the truth of Scripture and finds a meaningful place in our church.
Whether you are visiting for the first time, returning to church or looking for a spiritual home, you are welcome at Agape.
Our mission
Make disciples of Jesus Christ who live as His loving witnesses and proclaim to all people the everlasting gospel of the Three Angels’ Messages in preparation for His soon return. ~ SDA Mission statement
We seek to help people build a living relationship with Jesus Christ through worship, biblical teaching, discipleship, fellowship and service.
We believe the church exists not only to gather, but also to serve, encourage, teach and prepare people to live faithfully in anticipation of Christ's return.
Meet our pastor
Pastor Gabriel Oberholzer
Pastor Gabriel Oberholzer serves the Agape church family with a commitment to biblical preaching, pastoral care and helping people grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
He graduated magna cum laude with a BA from Helderberg College in 2016, where he received the Studia Award. He has since served as a pastor in the Northern Conference for nearly ten years.
He completed an MA at the University of Birmingham, focusing his research on a tenth-century Greek manuscript of the four Gospels. His interests include Biblical Greek, textual scholarship, Bible translation and helping people approach the biblical text with care and confidence.
We are grateful for his leadership and invite you to join us for worship and fellowship this Sabbath.
What shapes us
Christ, Scripture and Service
These values shape the way we worship, serve and grow together.
Christ
Jesus at the centre
Our faith is centred on Jesus Christ and His saving grace.
Scripture
Grounded in the Bible
We believe the Bible is God's Word and the foundation for faith, teaching and Christian living.
Service
Growing together
We seek to create a caring church family where people can worship, learn, serve and support one another.
You are invited
Come and experience Agape for yourself.
Join us this Sabbath for Bible study, worship, fellowship and a warm welcome from our church family.
Our Beliefs
As part of the worldwide Seventh-day Adventist Church, we hold to 28 Fundamental Beliefs that are rooted in Scripture and centered in Jesus Christ.
Study Further
Explore the Fundamental Beliefs in greater depth
You can also explore the Seventh-day Adventist Church's official worldwide resources for a deeper study of the 28 Fundamental Beliefs.