Our History

Rise-Up Bible Church was founded with a clear vision to raise an army for the Lord's end-time harvest. Under the leadership of Dr. Joel Motlafi and his wife Mrs. Ellen Motlafi, our main branch in Benoni has grown into a vibrant community of believers dedicated to spreading the Gospel.

Main Branch (Benoni, Gauteng)

Newcastle Branch (Osizweni)

Our Newcastle branch, led by Pastor Thulani Nkosi and Mrs. Noluthando Nkosi, extends our ministry's reach into the KwaZulu-Natal region. This branch carries forward our vision while serving the unique needs of the local community.

Meet Our Leaders

Dr. Joel Motlafi

General Overseer (Benoni Branch)

Dr. Joel Motlafi, alongside his wife Mrs. Ellen Motlafi, founded Rise-Up Bible Church with a vision to raise an army for the Lord's end-time harvest.

Pastor Thulani Nkosi

Branch Pastor (Osizweni, Newcastle)

Pastor Thulani Nkosi, together with his wife Mrs. Noluthando Nkosi, leads our Newcastle branch with dedication and passion for community transformation

Our Ministry Approach

At Rise-Up Bible Church, we believe in a holistic approach to ministry that encompasses:

• Strong Biblical teaching and preaching

• Small group discipleship for deeper spiritual growth

• Community outreach and evangelism

• Prayer and intercession

• Youth and children's ministry

Our focus is on equipping believers for effective ministry while creating an environment where everyone can experience God's presence and grow in their faith journey.

OUR VALUES

We are a Church that lives by values that are underpinned by love.