Anabaptists in South Africa

Anabaptists in South Africa

Anabaptist Congregations

The Anabaptist Network in South Africa is dedicated to encouraging the growth of Anabaptist faith communities in South Africa, specifically, and southern Africa. To that end, we provide these faith communities an opportunity to develop their own presence on the world wide web, as a place to disseminate information about their community and as means of seeking connections to a larger Anabaptist community.

Personal Stories of Anabaptists

Many South Africans have encountered Anabaptism through personal relationships, reading or study. Read the stories below to learn how these experiences and ideas have affected their faith and life.

Allen Goddard

Living Towards Shalom in South Africa Today – Allen Goddard

As a young adult Christian with a passion for justice, grappling with the issues of apartheid and military conscription, Allen Goddard discovered in the Anabaptist understanding of the gospel provided the theological base for his convictions. Friendship with people of similar beliefs gave him the courage to put those beliefs into practice. >> more

Sergio Milandri

The Intersection of Spirituality and Christian Community - Sergio Milandri

"The major contribution I believe Anabaptism could make in the South African context would be in the area of tolerance, non-violence and community development around respect for others." >> more

Anabaptist Organisations

Several international Anabaptist organizations are active in South Africa. They are engaged in ministries of teaching, development, justice and relief to strengthen the witness and effectiveness of South African churches. These organizations also provide support to ANiSA.