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Koos van der Merwe (78) believes that hope gives meaning to people. And he trusts that his book Share Jesus with Joy and Sow the Gospel will give meaning to their hope.
Koos van der Merwe has been an Albertonian for 52 years. He worked as a teacher, trainer, personnel manager, and training consultant for 45 years. Koos has been a member of Gideons International in South Africa for more than three decades His passion is to give people hope and to lead people to accept Jesus as their Lord and Saviour.
He qualified at the Goudstad Teacher Training College, Johannesburg Technical College, Rand University, Pretoria University, and UNISA.
Local writer and author coach, Anemari Jansen, has high praise for Koos: “For twenty years Koos had the dream of publishing and distributing his book. Our process, from mentoring and rewriting to the published product, took just eight months. I am extremely proud of what Koos has achieved!”
Author’s passion
Koos is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience with people, both young and old. This passion accumulated in the program “Share Jesus with Joy and Sow the Gospel”.
He believes that, with the divine inspiration of the Holy Spirit who guided him to put the material of the program into a book format, the book Share Jesus with Joy Sow the Gospel was conceived.
Purpose of the book
The book is a practical, user-friendly, simple and easy-to-use method to Share Jesus with Joy and Sow the Gospel. The book features a model to Share Jesus with Joy and Sow the Gospel to non-believers, Christians, old people, sick people, and children.
The program “Share Jesus with and Joy Sow the Gospel” is intended for Christians and churchgoers who would like to live out the faith by Sharing their love for Jesus with Joy with other people.
Koos has already presented the program to 24 groups and delivered 22 information sessions. More than a thousand people heard and experienced the message.
Mentor Anemari Jansen and author Koos van der Merwe.
Testimonials
Testimonials such as these showcase the importance of the work Koos is doing:
Non-Christians: I was afraid to talk to people about Jesus, but now I am confident, equipped, and excited to go out and Share Jesus with Joy and Sow the Gospel. – Mary at Church in Katlehong.
Christians: It is so reassuring to know that Jesus loves me and that he died for my sins on the cross. I enjoy recommitting myself to Jesus and praying and confess Jesus. Thank You. – Peter at Old Age Home Carolina.
Sick people: Thank you for spending time with me today as a sick person and Sharing Jesus and the Gospel with me. I am going to read the Gospel every day. – Susan in Frail care center.
Pastor Dudley from Eersterus: It is a prayer being answered, to equip my members to Share Jesus and Sow the Gospel. The feedback was that it was exciting, fresh, practical, and useful. One person shares the Gospel with 14 people in the 5 hours after the program. Half of those were at the church service the next Sunday. Thank you for thinking of us.
Share Jesus with Joy, Sow the Gospel, Book order:
1 x Book R140
3 x Books R390
+ R50 PUDO delivery
J H van der Merwe
First NATIONAL Bank
Brackenhurst
Acc. 63079221841
For more information about the book and program, and to make a booking with him, Koos can be contacted at the following:
Cell: 083 549 9682
Email: koos@sharejesus.org.za
Website: sharejesus.org.za
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Date published: 28/10/2024
Feature image: Author Koos van der Merwe
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