Origins

John-Ross Gwaze, the founder and senior pastor of Spirit Life Ministry, is a devoted servant of the Lord whose journey began in Harare, Zimbabwe, and extended to the vibrant city of Johannesburg, South Africa. From a tender age, John-Ross felt the unmistakable call to dedicate his life to serving God's purpose. His unwavering commitment to creating spaces where individuals can encounter the profound love, movement, and presence of God has been the driving force behind his ministry.

Currently pursuing theological studies at the esteemed South African Theological Seminary, John-Ross remains steadfast in his pursuit of deepening his understanding of God's Word and His ways. Alongside him stands Lisa Gwaze, a compassionate advocate for the empowerment of women and teens, guiding them towards discovering their true identity and freedom in Christ. With over a decade of ministry experience, John-Ross and Lisa are genuine and relatable conveyors of God's message, focusing on fostering values that cultivate a life-giving community where the love of God is tangibly felt, and individuals are empowered by the Holy Spirit to live purposefully.

Their commitment to serving extends beyond the pulpit as they initiate impactful projects like substance abuse clinics, food hamper drives, sanitary pad drives, soup kitchens, school fees & uniform programmes and provide ongoing support to numerous families monthly. Together, as pastors and parents, John-Ross and Lisa are blessed with three remarkable daughters: Tehillah, Shekinah, and Shiloh. Their family embodies the values of love, faith, and service, inspiring countless others to walk boldly in their faith journey and experience the transformative power of God's grace.

Origins

To teach the undiluted gospel to the nations with special emphasis on God’s unconditional love and living life through the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8, John 3:16

Vision

Our

Values

Love for Christ

Intimacy – Do you pray, read your Bible, and fast regularly?

Purity – Are you living a life of holiness, integrity, and character.

Anointing – Do you have grace for the task?

Love for People

Relationship – Are you building, maintaining, and enjoying strong relationships?

Influence – Are you developing a circle of influence?

Teamwork – Do you put cooperation ahead of competition?

Kingdom Leadership

Excellence – Do you demonstrate competence in your area?

Productive – Are you setting goals, taking risks, going the extra mile?

Frugal – Are you efficient with time and money?

Values

Christ at the Center of it all

Statement of Faith

THE BIBLE

The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by people under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit. The Bible is inspired by God, true, without error, and relevant and applicable to our lives today.

Deuteronomy 4:1-2 | Psalm 119:11, 89, 105 | Isaiah 40:8 | Matthew 22:29 | John 5:39 ; 16:13-15 ; 17:17 | Romans 15:4 | 2 Timothy 3:15-17 Hebrews 1:1-2 ; 4:12 | 1 Peter 1:25 | 2 Peter 3:16

THE TRINITY

God exists throughout eternity as one entity in the form of three persons: the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Although each member of the Trinity serves different functions, they each possess equal power and authority.

2 Corinthians 13:14 | Hebrews 1:8-10 | James 2:19

THE FATHER

God is our Heavenly Father. He is great, all-knowing, all-powerful, omni-present, unchanging, faithful, and above all, holy. God is good. We depend on Him for all that we have and all that we are, and we can trust Him to be faithful to the promises He makes to His people.

Romans 3:3-4

THE SON

Jesus Christ is entirely human and entirely God. He was born of a virgin mother as the Son of God, whose purpose was to bring God's people back into a relationship with Him. He lived a perfect, sinless life so that He could take our place in God's request for perfect righteousness. His resurrection defeated death and gives us the opportunity to have new life.

Philippians 2:5-11 | Colossians 1:15 ; 2:9 | 1 Timothy 2:5-6 ; 3:16

THE HOLY SPIRIT

The Holy Spirit’s presence guides, convicts, comforts, equips, and assures us of our relationship with God. He leads us into all truth and makes us more like Jesus Christ.

ETERNITY

Mankind was created to exist forever, either eternally separated from God in sin or forever united with God through forgiveness in Heaven. Heaven and Hell are places of eternal existence. To be eternally separated from God is Hell. To be eternally in union with Him is Heaven.

John 3:16, 36 | Romans 6:23 | 1 John 2:25 ; 5:11-13 | Revelation 20:15

MANKIND

God created mankind in His image and as the masterpiece of His creation. Mankind was intended to have an unbridled relationship with God but became separated from Him through sinful disobedience. As a result, mankind cannot attain a right relationship with God through his own effort, thus presenting the need for Jesus. Each person is uniquely created, called to a meaningful purpose, and perfectly loved and forgiven by God through Jesus.

Genesis 1:26-30 ; 2:7, 18-22 ; 3 Psalms 8:3-6 ; 32:1-5 ; 51:5 | Isaiah 6:5 | Jeremiah 17:5 | Acts 17:26-31

Romans 1:19-32 ; 3:10-18, 23 ; 5:6 ; 6:6 ; 7:14-25 | 1 Corinthians 1:21-31 ; 15:19, 21-22 | Ephesians 2 | Colossians 1:21-22 ; 3:9-11

SALVATION

The blood of Jesus Christ, shed on the cross, provides the only way of salvation through the forgiveness of sin. Salvation occurs when people place their faith in the death and resurrection of Christ as sufficient payment for their sin. Salvation is a gift from God, and it cannot be earned through our own efforts.

Isaiah 1:18 ; 53:5-6 ; 55:7 | Matthew 1:21 ; 27:22-66, 28:1-6 | Luke 1:68-69 ; 2:28-32 | John 1:12 ; 3:16, 36 ; 5:24

THE CHURCH

The Church is a local community of believers unified through faith in Jesus. It is committed to teaching the commands of Jesus, equipping individuals with the necessary tools to obey God, and empowering them to share the Gospel with the world.

Matthew 16:18-19 ; 18:15-20 | Acts 2:41-47 ; 5:11-14 ; 13:1-3 ; 14:23 ; 16:5 ; 20:28 | 1 Corinthians 7:17 ; 9:13-14 ; 12

Ephesians 1:22-23 ; 2:19-22 ; 3:10-12 ; 5:22-32 | Colossians 1:18 ; 3:15 | 1 Timothy 4:14 | 1 Peter 5:1-4 | Revelation 21:2-3

THE SECOND COMING OF CHRIST

We believe in the rapture of the church and the Second coming of Christ.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 | Matthew 29-30