The 2025 South Africa Camp Meeting, held October 5-12 at the Bapsfontein campground in Johannesburg, was a season of divine visitation, spiritual refreshing, and renewed consecration. Over 1,100 attended, including delegates from across Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Among these were the Superintendent General, Olusola Adesope, the Southern and Eastern Africa (SEAR) District Superintendent, Oniyas Gumbo, and the West and Central Africa (WECA) District Superintendent, Isaac Adigun.

The camp meeting was preceded by a workers’ meeting themed “An Effective Gospel Worker.” The message highlighted ten essential attributes every Gospel worker needs. These included being prayerful, biblically grounded, holy, compassionate, a servant, able to resolve conflict, pure, selfless, and focused on Heaven. Those who attended came away encouraged and better equipped to carry the Gospel message forward.

The opening devotional service, Brother Sola delivered the sermon, which was titled “Repairing the Altar for Pentecostal Fire.” He urged believers to maintain holy altars, a place where God can dwell, by upholding the Christian standard of holiness.

Throughout the week, Bible teachings took place in the mornings and were deeply instructive. Brother Gumbo taught on “Creation of the New Future,” explaining the importance of the three foundational Christian experiences—salvation, sanctification, and the baptism of the Holy Ghost. Brother Adigun emphasized “Consecration,” describing it as the key to experiencing God’s fullness and victory over all unrighteousness. Abiodun Ogunwale of Oceanside, New York, preached on “Our Latter End,” drawing lessons from Job’s endurance and God’s faithfulness. Edwin Mashau, the South Africa District Superintendent, concluded the teachings with a message on “Repentance and Remission of Sin.” He reminded the congregation that repentance leads to unity and spiritual revival.

Youth and children’s programs were held in the afternoons and were impactful and engaging. The youth services centered on the topics of “Faith,” “God-led choices,” and “Living with Eternity in View.” These challenged the youth to trust God beyond their limitations and to make godly choices in such things as career and marriage. The children’s services creatively taught key doctrines, such as being born again and persistent in prayer, while using illustrations and songs that captivated the young hearts.

In the evenings, evangelical messages were Spirit-filled and life-changing. Chris Nkhata, the Malawi District Superintendent, preached on “The Power of Faith” through the story of Lazarus, declaring that nothing is impossible with God. Zac Oyedokun, the Namibia District Superintendent, gave a sermon titled “Walking with God into the Unknown Future.” Drawing lessons from Moses’ journey to the Promised Land, he called believers to trust God amid uncertainty.

During the week, a leadership meeting focused on “Servant Leadership.” Brother Sola encouraged ministers to be faithful stewards, emulate Biblical servants such as Paul and Jude, and uphold integrity in service. He also emphasized humility, purity, and diligence in fulfilling God’s work, noting that leadership is a privilege of service, not superiority. The meeting concluded with gratitude for the faithfulness of leaders across the SEAR region.

From the opening day of the camp meeting to the closing service, God’s presence was evident throughout. After every service, the altars were filled with seekers looking to God, and they were not disappointed. Testimonies rang out proclaiming His faithfulness to save, heal, and deliver. Also, among the blessings reported, 27 received salvation, 14 were sanctified, 18 were baptized with the Holy Spirit, and 12 were healed. In addition, 48 people were baptized in water, publicly declaring their faith in Christ.

As the camp meeting concluded, delegates left strengthened, equipped, and determined to walk with God into the unknown future, trusting in His promises and power to guide them.