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Leon du Preez | |
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 Leon du Preez in Centurion, South Africa 2022 | |
| Born | Leon du Preez 9 July 1984 Centurion, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation(s) | Ministry founder, televangelist, author |
| Spouse | Este-lee du Preez[1] |
| Website | www |
Leon du Preez (born in Centurion; 9 July 1984) is a South-African preacher, author of numerous publications, and founder of Encounter Church, a Pentecostal and Charismatic church movement established in 2016.[2] with campuses located in South Africa and a campus in the USA.[3]
Personal Life
editBorn on 8 July 1984 in Centurion, South Africa, Du Preez married Este-Lee Badenhorst on 23 June 2011, and later had two daughters, Scarlet Grace (born 19 January 2015) and Bethany Angel (born 19 January 2017).
Du Preez had an encounter with God at the age of 17 years old in a Johannesburg drug den[4], where God called him “to take a supernatural encounter to this generation through a demonstration of His Spirit and Power.” [5]
He is internationally recognised as a Minister, Prophet, Business Mentor, Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur, Author, and Philanthropist [6], who has earned a favourable reputation within the Church sector, both locally and globally [7].
Ministry
editEncounter Ministries International
editLeon du Preez’s ministry was birthed after 11 years of training under Marc Bredenkamp, a Prophet and Pastor of Destiny Centre in Umhlanga Rocks, Durban, South Africa. Ordained and sent out into full-time ministry in 2013[8], Leon du Preez returned to his hometown in Centurion, South Africa, with his wife Este-Lee du Preez. They founded Encounter Ministries International from their living room.
Thereafter, du Preez travelled in itinerant ministry as a revivalist both within South Africa and abroad, bringing a message of hope, salvation and deliverance. With an emphasis on deliverance and the supernatural, Leon du Preez’s vision is to bring revival to the continent of Africa and beyond.[citation needed]
In 2017, Du Preez initiated a nationwide revival in Namibia – seeing thousands saved, hundreds miraculously healed, and thousands supernaturally delivered within two weeks. This attracted the attention of the media within Namibia, resulting in Leon du Preez being invited to their National Good Morning Namibia TV Show.[citation needed]
Encounter Church Campuses
editEncounter Church is considered one of the fastest-growing churches in South Africa.[9] Since its establishment in 2019, it has planted 4 Encounter Church campuses.[citation needed] In South Africa, these consist of Centurion Head Quarters, Krugersdorp, and Cape Town. In Georgia, USA is the Statesboro campus.
Encounter Church has an international footprint and widespread network[citation needed], impacting countless lives across the World through live broadcasting.[citation needed]
Du Preez’s vision and mandate is to reach millions across the globe. He has earned a favourable reputation within the Church sector, both locally and globally.[citation needed] The vision track of Encounter Church seeks to train her members through various Training Programs, including the process of deliverance.
Prophetic Institute
editLeon du Preez is both the Founder and President of the Prophetic Institute.[10] Established in 2019, the Prophetic Institute trains and equips Christians on the subject of the Prophetic.[citation needed] Leon du Preez is recognised as one who carries the mantle and role of a Prophet in the body of Christ, endorsed by Senior Leaders, Ministers, and Prophets while being closely mentored by Uebert Angel.[citation needed]
Global School of Ministry
editEstablished in 2021[citation needed] under the mastery of Leon du Preez, the Global School of Ministry claims to train Christians to “Discover the Mind of God for their lives.”[citation needed]
Through theological education that is thorough, biblically-based and practical, the Global School of Ministry trains students in revelation, impartation, activation, and demonstration, for the purpose of their destinies and purpose to be fulfilled.[citation needed]
With an online Learning Management System to accommodate long-distance learning, the Global School of Ministry consists of an option of 3 modules per year for a Certificate, or 5 modules per year for a Diploma.
The Global School of Ministry is accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International.[citation needed]
Encounter Worship
editEncounter Worship, the music team of Encounter Church under the oversight of Leon du Preez, recorded and released two music singles in 2020. These singles were both written and composed by Encounter Worship. “Prophetic Angel” reached number 1. [citation needed] and “Everything Is Possible” reached number 1. [citation needed]
Encounter Hope
editEncounter Hope is Leon & Este-Lee du Preez's philanthropy work and serves as an extended arm of Encounter Church.
As a registered Section 18A organisation[citation needed], Encounter Hope is an initiative that reaches orphanages, rehabilitation centres, old age homes, and underprivileged communities.[citation needed] Encounter Hope fed hundreds of families during the 2020 COVID-19 National Lockdown in South Africa. [citation needed] In July 2021, Encounter Hope once again fed hundreds of families after South Africa’s violent looting, riots and Civil Unrest which had left many destitute. [citation needed]
Second Chance Project
editThe Second Chance Project is an initiative founded by Leon du Preez. Its teams minister to up to 30 schools on a weekly basis[citation needed], bringing empowerment, healing and deliverance to thousands of learners at a time.
Encounter Global Network
editFounded in 2019[citation needed], Encounter Global Network (EGN) is a global family of churches and ministries under the leadership of Leon du Preez, and his wife, Este-Lee du Preez. A platform where ministers connect with Leon du Preez directly aims to provide ministers with strategies and empowerment to expand their ministry, including resources for churches to grow effectively.[citation needed]
Leon du Preez hosted an International Pastors & Ministers Conference in 2020, which was attended online by Ministers from across the globe.[citation needed]
Books
edit- How to Detect Subtle Rebellion
- Created to Rule
- How to Flow in Your Anointing?
- Anointed
- Sagacity
- How to Open Your Spiritual Eyes?
- Unquestionable Dominion
- Jezebel
- 21 Days in the Word
- Secret Sin
- Spiritual Immunity
- How To Survive A Spiritual Attack
References
edit- ^ "Leon Du Preez". Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "ENCOUNTER CHURCH (EC)". South African Christian Directory. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Leon du Preez". Amazon. Retrieved 18 November 2022.
- ^ "How God Called This Prophet From a Drug Den to the Pulpit". Charisma Magazine. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "About Us". Encounter Church. Retrieved 10 March 2022.
- ^ "Leon du Preez". South Africa Wordplaces. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Despite Multiple Death Threats, Prophet Diligently Preaches The Gospel In Africa". Joy News. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Tonight Past Leon du Preez share with us the word of God at 20h00 @Lighthouse Radio". Joy News. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Supernatural Power in South Africa with Prophet Leon du Preez". Greenlines Library. Retrieved 3 June 2022.
- ^ "Prophetic Institute". Prophetic Institute. Retrieved 3 June 2022.