Written by: Carina Boshoff
Article source: JOY! Magazine
I grew up in a Christian home. My dad died before I was 4. My mom was only 34 at the time. Although I knew Jesus as my personal saviour since the age of 5, the basic needs that only a father can provide to a child were not adequately met. I incurred wounds such as fear of abandonment and not trusting God to protect me, to name only two.
Falling in love
I met my husband, Deon, in our first year at Stellenbosch University. He studied law and I studied Home Economics. We were married in our final year in 1976. We have lived in Knysna for most of our married lives and have been blessed with 3 lovely children and 7 grandchildren. I enjoy gardening, cooking, home making, and the relaxed lifestyle of a small town.
God started to heal me
Through a prophetic word we received in 2008, God led us to the Bethel School of Supernatural Ministry in California in 2009/10. There we were introduced to the Sozo Ministry, amongst other wonderful things. I experienced a Sozo Ministry session for myself and God started healing some of the issues in my own life.
From left to right: Debbie Bailey, Stephen de Silva (Financial Sozo), Leroy Anderson, Susan Anderson, Dawna de Silva (Co-founder of Bethel Sozo), Carina and Deon Boshoff
Bringing Sozo to South Africa
Shortly after our return to South Africa, I was asked to help someone with serious personality problems. I found myself using what I had learnt about the Sozo tools, experiencing powerful results. I was joined by my friend Ilse de Waal. With the support of our pastor, Brian Long of the Island Church, we took small steps towards establishing the Sozo ministry in our town. Before we knew it, many applications streamed in. We decided to go to Bethel for internships. At Bethel, God orchestrated a meeting with Dawna De Silva and Theresa Liebscher, the founders of Bethel Sozo, who asked us to be their official contacts in South Africa.
The birth of a booming ministry in Africa
Since then we have organised many domestic and international training conferences, and more than 80 teams have been established throughout South Africa, with many more in Nigeria, Kenya, Cameroon, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Togo, Botswana, Rwanda, and Burundi. In 2012 I was appointed as the Regional Facilitator for the International Bethel Sozo Organisation (IBSO) for the continent of Africa.
Carina during a Basic Sozo Training session in 2019
The Holy Spirit breaks people free
There are very few things that touch me as deep as witnessing the gentle way the Holy Spirit breaks a person free in a Sozo session. This freedom mostly stays because the root issues are dealt with. It reminds me of Isaiah 61:4, “And they shall rebuild the old ruins, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall rebuild the ruined city, the desolations of many generations.”
The Birth Of Bethel Sozo:
The Bethel Sozo Ministry originated in Bethel Church in California in 1997. The ministry team of healing evangelist Randy Clark had trained the prayer servants of the church according to a 10 step deliverance tool that was used by Pablo Botari in the revivals in Argentina. Dawna de Silva started to use these tools in the prayer line at church. There was so much success that the leadership took notice and commissioned her to start a new inner healing ministry.
People who experienced Sozo sessions at Bethel started to invite Dawna and Teresa to their states and countries for training, and in this way the ministry spread into many nations. The IBSO was consequently founded to render support where needed, and to preserve the heart and DNA of Bethel Sozo. Not every person that uses the Sozo method is part of the Bethel Sozo Network, but only those who apply to the Regional Facilitators, are trained, mentored, and released by these leaders.
Deon and Carina (middle) with Bessie Nchenge (newly appointed Sub facilitator of Bethel Sozo, Cameroon) (left) and Carine Nwanege (Bethel Sozo Cameroon Team) (right)
Making An Appointment
An appointment for a Sozo session can be made through the Sub Facilitator or team leader in the area (or closest to) where the person lives. Some teams also offer Zoom or Skype sessions, which has become more popular during lockdown. Details can be found on our website: sozosouthafrica.co.za
Live Training
We believe live training conferences are the best way to learn Sozo and connect with Sozo leaders. To keep the ministry true to form, only certified teachers are allowed to do live training. There are Training Request forms on our website, as well as other useful information regarding training and purchasing manuals and resources.
Carina Boshoff and Ilse de Waal during their visit to Bethel Church in Redding California.
The Sozo Ministry:
The Sozo Ministry is a unique inner healing and deliverance ministry that enables us to get to the root of things that prevent us from living in the peace and joy of our salvation, of which the most important is knowing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit intimately.
SOZO is the Greek word translated “saved, healed, delivered”, which has been used 110 times in the New Testament to describe the result of the finished work of the Cross.
Sozo Is Not Counselling!
A Sozo team of two facilitate a meeting between the client and the Holy Spirit, from whom he/she hears what lies about themselves and the members of the Godhead they agreed with and what God’s truth is. The exchange of agreement with lies for truth is very powerful and can be likened to a “deliverance”. This is the so-called “Sozo moment” that can change people forever. The Bible teaches us that the enemy has no power unless we give him our power by agreeing with his lies.
For more details contact Carina at Sozo South Africa via email
sozo.knysna@gmail.com or visit sozosouthafrica.co.za
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Date published: 13/02/2021
Feature image: Deon and Carina Boshoff
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