Middlewater Baptist church of Southern Africa, has its roots in the work of American Missionaries in South Africa. An uneducated man Jacob Tshalata ordinary preacher of the Gospel of Christ in the South Coastal town of Harding in the Province of KwaZulu Natal, Republic of South Africa heard of the great work done by American Preachers including Dr East, Dr Buchanan and others and linked up with them via an interpreter.
His Son, Rev Luke Tshalata, studied at the American Missionary school in Qanda (Eastern Cape), was ordained, and later became Moderator of the National Baptist Church of Southern Africa, and founded Middlewater Baptist Church, and was stationed at Pisgah Mission Station in Harding.
Today Middlewater Baptist Church of Southern Africa is the anchor church of all Baptist Churches in South Africa, irrespective of the Convention they belong to, whether the National Baptist Church Convention, or the African United National Baptist Church Convention. All have their roots in Middlewater Baptist Church. It is the ORIGINAL home of Baptist Churches in South Africa.
REV SA TSHALATA
Rev SA Tshalata has served Middlewater Baptist Church as a layman preacher, Deacon and was ordained in 2022. He brings strong bible-based teaching in a very practical and down to earth way. Everyone is welcome, and we would love you to join us for our exciting services, both in person at our branches and online.
As a former National Youth President both in the African United National Baptist church, as well as the National Baptist church conventions, Rev Tshalata relates very well with young adults, youth and the elderly across Baptist formations nationally.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Zululand, Post graduate Diploma (Law) from the University of Cape Town, Masters Degree from the University of KwaZulu Natal. He has studies Employment law at the Turin Centre (International Labour organisation – Italy) as is an active participant in the Global Forum on Migration and Development.
Rev Tshalata is married to 1st Lady, Mrs Nonhlanhla Tshalata and is blessed with two children, a son and a daughter.
Rev Tshalata is well travelled globally, Africa, Asia, USA, Europe etc. He is a strong believer in partnership and alliances to achieve goals.
