LGBTI Churches in South Africa

Welcome to our directory of LGBTI-Friendly, Inclusive Churches & Groups in South Africa.

Select a province on the map to jump to inclusive churches in your region:

Map of South Africa


Free State 

 

Bloemfontein: The Full Family Church

fullfamily.jpgThis ministry aspires to be just what it says: a fellowship environment for the whole Body of Christ. This includes everyone who wants to get to know the Lord Jesus Christ as the Saviour of our souls, and to grow in Him. Regardless of language, race, gender, gender attraction or orientation. We believe that God made all of us in His perfect image and that He loves us unconditionally.

Pastor: Pastor Anton Smith
Services: Sundays 11:00 AM
Address: Rushoek Lodge in Bainsvlei
Contact: Pastor Anton Smith on 082 745 6802
Email: anton@fullfamilyministries.co.za
Web: http://www.fullfamilyministries.co.za
 

Gauteng 

 

Boksburg: Agape Revelation Church

agape.jpg We are a charismatic Christian church for all people. Our focus is on the GLBTI people who love God and want to move into their purpose in Christ. We welcome all people, irrespective of race, gender, language, age, marital status, denomination or sexual orientation.

Pastor: Pastor Jacques Engelbrecht
Services: Sundays 10:00 AM
Contact: Pastor Janet Malaga on 011 823 6336 / 082 799 2327
Email: pastorjacques@agaperchurch.co.za or janet@agaperchurch.co.za
Web: http://www.agaperchurch.co.za
Facebook Group: Agape Revelation Church
 

Boksburg: Beth-Haran Ministries

bhlogoa.JPGA charismatic church based in Witfield, Johannesburg, providing a spiritual home to all believers without any discrimination.

Pastors: Pastor Mercia Kok, Pastor Louis Vosloo, Pastor Al Watson
Services:
Sundays 10:00 AM / Last Sunday of the month 6:00 PM
Address: Cnr Field Rd & Sunset Str, Witfield, Gauteng
Contact: Pastor Mercia on 074 179 2407 / Pastor Louis - 074 179 2406 / Pastor Al - 083 925 8535
Email: info@bethharan.co.za
Web: http://www.bethharan.co.za
Facebook Group: Beth Haran Ministries
 

Johannesburg: Reformerende Kerk Jhb

refkerkjhb.jpgDie Reformerende Kerk Johannesburg is in 1996 gestig. Die naam Reformerende Kerk wys op ‘n proses wat nooit afgehandel kan wees nie. Ons is ‘n gemeente wat poog om altyd aan die hand van God se Woord en onder leiding van die Heilige Gees te vernuwe.  Dis nie die doel van die kerk om jou seksuele oriëntasie te probeer verander nie.

Pastor: Predikant Ds Trevor Skinner
Services: Sundays 7:00 PM
Address: Sherbornestraat 3 (hoek van Jan Smutsrylaan), Parktown, Jhb
Contact: Predikant Ds Trevor Skinner on 084 305 1670
Email: info@revkerkjhb.co.za
Web: http://www.refkerkjhb.co.za
 

Johannesburg (Mayfair): Hope & Unity MCC

humcc.jpgHope and Unity MCC is affiliated with the Universal Fellowship of Metropolitan Community Churches and has a special outreach to the LGBTI community. Hope and Unity MCC has created a safe space for our community.

Pastor: Rev. Nokuthula Dlhadhla
Services: Sundays 11:00 AM
Address: Christ Church, 1 Park Drive, Mayfair, Jhb
Contact: Rev. Nokuthula Dlhadhla on 076 775 2753
Email: revdhladhla@mweb.co.za
Facebook Page: Hope & Unity Metropolitan Community Church
 

Johannesburg (Melville): Die Kapel

diekapel.jpgDie Kapel is a gay church that believes in the clarity of the Gospel. Having said that though, we need to say that we do not provide people with quick-fix answers to life's many questions regarding ethics because there aren't any! We try to deal with issues in a non-judgmental way, asking the Holy Spirit to cast light on our ways as well as our interpretation and application of The Bible.

Pastor: Pastor Philip Liebenberg
Services: Sundays 6:00 PM
Address: Op die hoek van 4de Laan en 4de Str, Melville, Jhb
Contact: Pastor Philip Liebenberg on 082 468 1545
Email: philipl@vodamail.co.za
Web: http://www.thechapel.ws
 

Pretoria: Agallia Ministries

agallia.jpgAgallia Ministries was established primarily to provide a gay friendly charismatic environment for ALL people to come and worship the Lord in truth and in spirit.

Pastors: Pastor Lizelle Stemmett & Pastor Pieter Simpson
Services: Sundays 6 PM
Address: Silverton Recreation Centre, Pretoria Road, Silverton, Pretoria
Contact: Pastor Lizelle Stemmett on 072 464 6138
Email: info@agallia.co.za
Web: http://www.agallia.co.za
Facebook Page: Agallia Ministries
 

Pretoria: Glorious Light MCC

glmcc.jpgGlorious Light MCC in Pretoria is a member congregation of Metropolitan Community Churches.

Pastor: Pastor Janine Preesman
Services: Sundays 6:00 PM
Address: Leyds Street Congregational Church, Arcadia
Contact: Pastor Janine Preesman on 082 889 1493
Email: mccpta@mweb.co.za

Pretoria: Jericho Family

jerichofamily.jpgWe are a spiritual Christian family. Our services are very informal, and those who feel they are led by the Spirit are always welcome to contribute, ask questions and or give personal opinions.

Pastor: Dr Heinrich Lottering 
Services: Sundays 8:00 AM
Address: 262 Queen Wilhelmina Street, Brooklyn
Contact: Dr Heinrich Lottering on 083 730 2887
Email: doctorheinrich@mtnloaded.co.za
Web: http://www.heinrichlottering.co.za
 

Pretoria: Reformerende Kerk Pretoria

refkerkpretoria.jpgThe Reforming Church is an open church of the Lord Jesus Christ where all are welcome. Our special vocation is primarily to reach out to the gay community and thereafter to all others. This sequence remains our priority as long as the main stream churches continue to refuse gay members full participation in their community life.

Pastor: Ds Andrè Muller
Services: Sundays 6:45 PM
Address: c/o President and 146 De Boulevard Street, Silverton, Pretoria
Contact: Ds Andrè Muller on 082 326 9385
Email: amuller@tiscali.co.za
Web: http://www.gaychurch.co.za

 

Pretoria North: Rainbow Community Church

rainbowcc.jpgRainbow Community Church a multi-cultural and radically inclusive place of healing and worship for all people.

Pastor: Pastor Germa Hattingh
Services: Every alternative Sunday
Address: 368 Jack Hindon Street, Pretoria North
Contact: Pastor Germa on 083 530 5342 / Rina on 083 530 5342
Email: rainbowcommunitychurch2010@gmail.com
Facebook Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Rainbow-Community-Church/402595265188

 

Kwa-Zulu Natal 

 

Durban: Deo Gloria Family Church

dgfc.jpg

DGFC has a vision to be a church for ALL people. We believe that Christ’s love does not discriminate based on sexual orientation.

We are a contemporary non- denominational Church, with a Charismatic influence. All are welcome at our church, (that includes LGBT people). Christ came to change our hearts not our fingerprints! 

Pastors: Rev. Deborah Bell (Senior Pastor) & Pastor Marietjie Geldenhuys
Services: Sundays 6:00 PM
Address:  48 Gordon Road (off Florida Road), Morningside, Durban, KZN
Contact: Branden Aggett-Cox for more details on 084 586 0843
Email: dgdbn@iafrica.com
Web: www.deogloria.co.za
Facebook: Deo Gloria Family Church
 

Durban: Word of Life MCC

Pastor: Rev. Morgan Funeka
Services:
Sundays
Contact: 
Rev. Morgan Funeka on 072 235 1414

Mpumalanga 

 

Nelspruit: Deo Gloria Nelspruit Fellowship

facebook-dgnf-logo.gifA group who offers support for people in pursuing their own relationship with God. We are committed to providing support for gay, lesbian and all people suffering with burdens of sexuality or rejection in their relationship with God.

We are affiliated to Deo Gloria Family Church based in Durban, whom is our covering church.

Contact (1): Ann Kriek Olivier on 072 452 8896
Contact (2): Melanie Weber on 082 876 6733
Email: oli4ann@gmail.com
Facebook Group: Deo Gloria Nelspruit Fellowship

North West Province

 

Potchefstroom: Die Anker Gemeente Potchefstroom

potchefstroom.jpgOur purpose is to provide a spiritual home to all believers without discrimination. In Christ all human differences are overcome, i.e. race, social standing, gender or sexual orientation.

Pastor: Drene Venter
Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM
Address: Beach Street, Baillie Park, Potchefstroom
Contact: Drene Venter on 072 431 0310
Email: dreneventer@gmail.com
Facebook Group: Die Anker Gemeente Potchefstroom

Western Cape 

 

Cape Town: Good Hope MCC

goodhopemcc.jpg Good Hope MCC is an inclusive Christian Community in Cape Town, South Africa. Whether you are straight, gay, lesbian, bi-sexual or transgender: You are made in God's image and are welcome at our Church!

Pastor: Pastor Pressley Sutherland
Services: Sundays 6:00 PM
Address:  Zonnebloem College Chapel, Cambridge Street, Zonnebloem, CT
Contact: Pastor Pressley Sutherland on 021 447 4464
Email: welcome@goodhopemcc.org
Web: www.goodhopemcc.org
Facebook Group: Good Hope MCC


Western Cape
Gauteng
Free State
KwaZulu-Natal
Mpumalanga
North West Province