TD Jakes and Bishop Jones are in town
Celebrated evangelists Bishop TD Jakes and Bishop Noel Jones say they are delighted to be in South Africa.
The two, who will preach at the "It's your time convention" this evening, said this last night during a press conference held at the Intercontinental Sandton Towers.
The press conference was attended by celebrities and pastors including Irvin Khoza, DJ Oskido and Dr Victor Ramathesele among others.
The two-day event starts today at Soweto's Orlando Stadium where they will present a dynamic, full-day convention offering transformative spiritual, personal and business insights to tens of thousands of delegates.
According to Lumka Dlomo, Marketing Manager of Joburg Tourism, aside from offering spiritual upliftment this event will bring spin-offs to tourism.
"Attendants can taking advantage of special spring packages and promotions by hotels participating in the JTC Spring Campaign. This year's convention delegates will be able to experience some of Johannesburg's unique new transport features available to visitors, including the Gautrain and Rea Vaya BRT," Dlomo said.
Acccording to Bishop Noel Jones, the convention will provide attendees with the tools to take control of their lives, their relationships, companies, careers, selves and finances.
"It's Your Time declares the urge of taking responsibility for your destiny - South Africa is ready, able and willing and so are its people," says Bishop Jones, son the legendary of Bishop Robert W. Jones and brother to singer-actress, Grace Jones.
Today will also see the official launch of The Robert W Jones Scholarship Foundation, in honour of this great leader - and dedicated to continuing the legacy of changing lives and empowering South Africa's youth.
The programme line-up for today includes Pastor Sithole, Reverend Ralekholela and Bishop PF Molefe, while musical performances by Gospel greats Benjamin Dube, Tshepiso Motaung, Uche and the Oasis Bible Church choir will keep spirits high throughout the day.
MC for the event is inspirational author, actress, businesswoman and host of Metro FM's "The Sacred Space", Thami Ngubeni.
Tickets, ranging from R150 to R350, are available from Computicket and secure entry to the full day's programme of events. Gates opened this morning at 09h00, and the first session started at 11h00.
Those wanting to join the Bishops after work can catch the second session, which runs from 5pm to 9pm and features the one night only "Evening of the Bishops" with Bishop Noel Jones and his long-time friend, Bishop TD Jakes.
Bishop TD Jakes and Bishop Noel Jones will also be catering for Joburg's academics, intellectual enthusiasts and businesspeople at a limited-seating breakfast on 9 September at Southern Sun Grayston. The topic under discussion is "The Emergence of Higher Consciousness". Tickets are R800 and are available via tngubeni @thamzinmedia.com
Socrates
Who actually cares, these two are here to make money by shouting to the tip of their throat and intilling fear into the gullible SAns who believe in non existent eternity.Report Abuse
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Mozkillaz
Who can xplain to me why do i have to pay 150 to 800, is this a concert? F God if i have to pay to listen to himReport Abuse
Remember gore they also book a venue to pary for u.
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Lipgloss
Shu shu shu they think their jesus so much money. Only the so called born again that will go thereReport Abuse
Peacemaker
I greet u all in the name of peace, We should have more evangelist like theese two bishops, to go around the world and spread the word, lets look at positive side, they are hear to share with us the gospel...........Amen to that!
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CheeseBoy
I must be honest, I do not buy much into this church stuff, but I watch TD Jakes from time to time on the Gospel Channel. I find most of what he says quiet inspiring. He is a natural born motivational speaker.This man can make you buy sand whilst you in a desert.
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Stacey
@ Mozkillaz, I would take tha F.. word back if I were you; especially referring to the almighty God. You do not want to bring God's wrath upon yourself, the stories of people who did the same in the bible are not bed time stories! I pray for you. You need salvation!Pity I cannot attend the conference, but would gladly pay for it.
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BlackSh1t
Who cares, all the celebs are always delighted to be in South Africa. Jesus did not ask people to pay something in return for him to preach the gospel, people must stop using the bible to take us for a ride, why don't they just go to an open veld in one of our townships and preach there if it's not about the mollah...Report Abuse