WILLOWS METHODIST CHURCH
Churches in Pretoria

We desire to see all people COME to faith in Jesus Christ so He might HEAL their brokenness, that all may GROW in their relationship with God and HELP others to do the same. We are a community church that is situated in the suburb of Equestria in the east of Pretoria. Come along and join us at any of our three church services that are held each Sunday. Facilities for babies, toddlers and children are available to ensure that you can take the time to attend church without any disruptions. As a Leadership Team at Willows, we desire to see our community, city, country and continent healed and transformed by the love and truth of Jesus Christ our Lord. We are committed to seeking God’s face in our attempts to accomplish this goal. In the 1990s the wake of the new democratic South Africa, the city’s transformation intensified. Dudley Goodenough was appointed Minister and he began sharing his dream of relocating the church in the east of Pretoria, out along the N4 highway. We claim and cherish our true place in the one holy, catholic and apostolic church. The purpose of this work and ministry was, and is, to renew the Church and spread scriptural holiness, which includes social righteousness throughout the whole earth, to the glory of the one God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. We confess that often we have failed to live up to this high calling, and we repent of the times when our witness has distorted the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Trusting in the grace of God, we engage ourselves anew in God's service. We are called to seek and embrace the lost and needy in our community because each of them matters to God. We believe that life change takes place primarily in community within small groups. Strong, healthy families are the foundation of a strong, healthy church. We are called to guard the dignity of all persons through mutual acceptance, honour and respect. We believe that Christ invites us to enjoy and celebrate life. Having qualified initially as a Metallurgical Engineer at the University of the Witwatersrand, Graeme first worked in industry for 11 years before God called him into the full-time itinerant ministry in Graeme and Kathy married in 1984 and have three adult children, Thomas, James and Amber-Rose. Lillian is the secretary for the resident minister and offers administrative support to the church staff, congregation and various ministries. She has been employed by the church for over 20 years, having started when it was still Hatfield Methodist Church with Rev Dudley Goodenough. She was part of the building and the move of the church to the Willows. Lillian and her husband, Dawie were married in 1984 and they have two adult children, Elaine and Stephan. She is involved in the counselling ministry and her greatest passions are her Lord, this church and its people.