(Brief report: A full Auditorium was a joy to experience as
thousands streamed in to celebrate Erlo Stegen's 60th Celebration of Ministry. Preachers,
co-workers, politicians and KSB representatives from all over the world, gave thanks to
God for the way in which He has used Erlo Stegen these past 6 decades. Erlo Stegen said
that when He heard about the planned celebration (from co-worker, Lydia Dube) he knew that
he must be the first to express his thankfulness to the Lord. He quoted from the story of
the 10 lepers in Luke 17. Only one returned to thank the Lord Jesus. Erlo said that he
wants to be that one healed leper. All thanks and honour belong the our Lord Jesus Christ
for what He has done. The almost 7 hours service had an atmosphere of infectious joy. In
the evening service a new one hour video about Erlo Stegen's life, was shown to the
audience. If you would like to order a copy send an email to audio@ksb.org.za.)
1. Click here to see recent newspaper
article about Rev Stegen
2.To see downloadable book by Rev Stegen, `Revival Among the
Zulus', in different languages, click here
3. For see and copy a few photos of Erlo
Stegen, through the years
Pastor Erlo Stegen has been preaching for a little over 60 years.
The special celebration of these 60 years has been organised to take place on Saturday 17
December 2011. All are welcome. Read the article below, be Dr Peter Hammond, summarizing
Erlo Stegen's ministry. The anniversary coincides with the KwaSizabantu Youth Conference from 11 to 18 December.
(more photos and updates to come)
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THE REVIVAL
IN ZULULAND
60 Incredible Years of
Ministry
This year Rev. Erlo Stegen celebrates 60 years in
ministry. Probably no man of God in South Africa since Andrew Murray has had such Revival
blessings accompany his ministry. The Revival in Zululand since 1966 has resulted in
spectacular conversions of witchdoctors, murderers and people from every walk of life,
transformed lives and launched dynamic ministries throughout the world.
Evangelism
When Erlo Stegen was converted he lost all interest in
parties, dances and the obsession to make money. The things of the world receded and the
promises of the Scripture became very precious. After studying in Bible school, Erlo
Stegen preached amongst the Zulus for 12 years and although thousands responded to his
calls for public commitment to Christ, he was deeply disappointed in his ministry.
Hunger for Holiness
Erlo Stegen hungered for Holiness and sought the Lord
for Revival. He could not reconcile his experience, and those of his converts, with the
Biblical standard in the Book of Acts. "The
early Church didn't tolerate sin, they had no room and no time for sin, and dealt with it
most severely. We worship God and tolerate sin in our midst!"
Revival Fire
Through much Bible study, soul searching, intensive
prayer and agony of heart, Erlo Stegen sought the Lord for Revival. It was Christmas 1966,
when the Revival broke out at Maphumulo. They were praying in a cow shed when they heard a
noise like a great wind. "Everybody was
conscious of the presence of God. All I could do was bow down and worship the God of
Heaven." Rev. Erlo Stegen observes:
"When I was seeking God for Revival, I expected
Him to start with the heathen, instead, He started with the biggest sinner of all -
me." "Revival is not churches filled with people, but people filled with
God." "The Holy Spirit is not recognised through signs and wonders, but by His
Holiness."
Delivered!
Then a witch, who was in charge of a training school
for witches, came to the young missionary. She said: "I need Jesus. Can He save me? I am bound with the
chains of hell. Can He break these chains?" Erlo Stegen and his co-workers
began to sing hymns of victory, of the Risen Christ, the Mighty Victor who has overcome
the devil, conquered sin and death, paid the price with His own Blood! As they sang, the
woman flung herself on the ground on her hands and knees, and the evil spirits left her.
She was transformed and shone like a saint: "Jesus
has set me free! Jesus has broken these chains of hell!".
Transformed Lives
Soon hundreds of sick, troubled and demon-possessed
people were came in to Rev. Stegen for counsel and prayer. Hardened sinners wept like
children. "It was as if the Day of Judgment had
dawned. The conviction went so deep that some of them couldn't believe that Jesus could
forgive them. They came with tears and they left with joy. Their lives were changed and
all things became new."
KwaSizabantu
Testimonies of healings, deliverances and transformed
lives spread like wild-fire and soon the little Zulu congregation in Maphumulo had to move
to a larger location, at what is today called KwaSizabantu (the place where people are helped). Today the
Mission has buildings that can house 4,500 people, but it constantly has the problem of
too little accommodation. The auditorium at KwaSizabantu Mission can seat 10,000 people.
The Mission station is a hive of activity: Intensive farming in hothouses, a vast spring
water bottling plant, a Dairy which produces one of South Africa's most successful dairy
products, a bakery, a clinic, a Teacher Training College which provides a four year
Degree, Radio Khwezi, one of the largest Christian community radio stations in the
country, and the Domino Servite School, which has had the distinction of producing some of
the top students in the country.
International Ministry
KwaSizabantu Mission is one of the most extraordinarily
successful Mission stations on the continent of Africa. Rev. Erlo Stegen, and his team of
over 150 missionaries, have established mission stations, schools and congregations
throughout South Africa, and as far afield as France, Belgium, Holland, Germany,
Switzerland, Romania and Russia.
Rev. Erlo Stegen teaches: "The first thing that happens when the Holy Spirit comes
into a person's life is that He convicts that person of sin. There is brokenness. The Word
of God comes alive. It smites us and pierces our heart. The Word of God is like a hammer
that breaks the rocks into pieces. We cannot worship God and tolerate sin in our midst. We
need to get serious with God and His Word."
Tugela River Valley Mission
On a
recent visit to KwaSizabantu Mission, I had the privilege of joining Rev. Erlo Stegen on a
visit to their thriving new Mission Outreach at Maqhogo in the Tugela River Valley. We had to descend over
2,500 feet from KwaSizabantu to the valley, which was barely 500 feet above sea level. The
dramatic rise in temperature was startling.
The Mission's impact on the communities and landscape
in the valley was astounding. In areas where the local people said that only thorn bushes
could grow, Erlo Stegen and his co-workers have successfully planted, and harvested,
pineapples, bananas, mangoes, and every kind of vegetable. It was crystal clear where the
Mission outreaches were, each was an oasis in the wilderness.
Everywhere we travelled the people warmly welcomed
Uncle Erlo with great joy and broad smiles. Their respect and affection for Rev. Erlo
Stegen was overwhelming. The local people told us how Uncle Erlo had provided them with
jobs, food, hope and the Gospel. "The government promised us so much, but we got
nothing. No roads, no electricity and no plumbing. Now, since Mkhulu (Grandfather) Stegen came our children have enough
food, we have work, we have money and we have joy in God."
Through the initiative and energy of KwaSizabantu
missionaries, roads have been repaired, farms irrigated, and much of the wilderness has
been turned into a paradise. A Thriving church has already been established in this once
witchcraft dominated area.
Best
Seller on the Revival in KwaZulu Back in Print
A new updated edition of the
classic God Among the Zulus
book has been published. This inspiring book includes 23 rare colour pictures of the
cowshed in Mapumulo where God's mighty Revival blessings were poured out upon the prayer
meeting, pictures of KwaSizabantu Mission in the early 1980s, the first co-workers group,
fire services, the KwaSizabantu choir, youth conferences and aerial photographs of the
growth of the Mission.
God
Among the Zulus
Author Dr. Kurt Koch has
ministered in over 100 countries, lecturing at universities, seminaries, Bible schools and
Churches on all 5 continents. God Among the Zulus
is one of Dr. Kurt Koch's over 100 books and brochures. There have been over 96
translations of Dr. Kurt Koch's books into foreign languages. Dr. Koch has been acclaimed
as one of the world's leading authorities on demonology, the occult and on true and false
Revivals. He has visited and investigated many Revival sites around the world and
critically investigated spiritual movements.
God
Among the Zulus particularly focuses on the
mighty move of God experienced between 1966 and 1976. It is an inspiring account of
spiritual warfare, answers to prayer, deliverances from bondage, healings, conversions and
transformed lives.
This bestselling book has long
been out-of-print, but much in demand. Christian Liberty Books is pleased to make
available, for a new generation, this classic book of a genuine and dynamic Revival which
continues to impact multitudes of lives to this day.
For more information on
KwaSizabantu Mission, to invite a missionary speaker, or to arrange to visit the Mission,
contact KwaSizabantu Mission: 032-481-5500; mail@ksb.org.za;
or visit www.ksb.org.za
The God Among the Zulus
book (270 pages with 23 colour pictures) is available at R60 a copy (excluding postage)
from:
Christian
Liberty Books
PO Box
358 Howard Place 7450
Cape Town South Africa.
Tel: 021-689-7478
Email: admin@christianlibertybooks.co.za
Website: www.christianlibertybooks.co.za
AND
Kwasizabantu Tape Room
Box 252
Kranskop 3268
Tel: 032 4815709
Email: audio@ksb.org.za
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 newspaper article about Erlo Stegen and
Kwasizabantu at Magqogo in the Tugela Valley (pdf version here)
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Downloadable book, `Revival among the Zulus', by Erlo Stegen, in
different languages
Revival Among the Zulus E.H. Stegen (or right click here to download a
version in Word format) "Erweckung unter den Zulus" - Buch zum Download;
Kostenloser Download des Buches "Erweckung unter den Zulus (6.Aufl.)" als
PDF-Datei. Weitere Bücher erhältlich über die Homepage der Bibel- und Schriftenmission. Lesen sie was Erlo
Stegen über den Beginn der Erweckung schreibt. [Download 428kb]
Or in Russian,
in Portuguese (Word
format), in Chinese,
and now a Korean
version, and in Spanish
(in Word).
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