Gospel Addicts Global Church was established in 2014, founded on Psalms 67:2 (TLB): “Send us around the world with the news of Your saving power, and Your eternal plan for all mankind”, by Ordained Commissioned Minister, Pastor Rudi Ferreira. Although based in South Africa, this Church Soul Center reaches 180+ countries.
With a global reach, Rudi recognized the need to seek a credential program. This led him to Christian Leaders, where he has obtained 16 ordinations such as: Ordained Commissioned Minister, Commended Kingdom Minister, Commended Evangelist Minister, Commended Peacemaker Minister, and Ordained Life Coach Minister. He also obtained a Diploma in Christian Ministry; and currently pursuing an Associate Christian Leadership Degree. In total he has completed 72 Credit Hours with a 3.757 GPA with Honors (Cum Laude); and completed a total of 43 awards.
The vision of Gospel Addicts is to reach mankind with a sound understanding on the importance of cultivating a healthy walk with God. A large part of the Virtual Church’s purpose is to make available free teaching content to equip ministers with sound Biblical teachings which they can use to teach and equip their members, ‘multiplying ourselves in others’. While the content of the Virtual Church has a focus on ministers, the content shared is beneficial to every Christian; and/or, folks interested in Christianity.
Hundreds of folks from all over the world has a connection with Rudi through the Virtual Church; either asking permission if they can use the material to teach their congregation, seeking mentorship, is in need of Christian counseling and prayer, or simply seeking ministry advice that will help them grow their church or ministry. The Virtual Church has 761 followers, with an additional 1’553 members connected to the church’s FaceBook Page. Rudi recently started a YouTube Channel where he shares educational ministry videos on course materials he has published on the Virtual Church.
Rudi also do ministry work with my wife, Tania, within their local and surrounding community through street evangelism, which also largely consist of a healing and deliverance ministry to many. In addition of providing their community with Christian Services, they also counsel couples, families, and individuals. Many people recognizes his spiritual gifts and the love he has for people. Form time-to-time, ministers of various churches invites him as a guest speaker. Since 2014, he has planted several churches in helping raising up ministers who will lead these churches. He worked with several ministers and ministries, both local and international ministries established in his local area, assisting ministers in developing church structure, church culture, and leadership training.
Rudi’s current focus is to further develop the Virtual Church, producing several more teaching manuals that can be used by ministers for effective ministry. In further developing the Virtual Church, he has set time aside to restructure the Virtual platform to be more user friendly. Although this new development requires a lot of time, he still continues his ministry work, while also growing the awareness of Christian Leaders Institute in South Africa as part of the CLA-SA Volunteer Team
Rudi works remotely for Christian Leaders in the running operations of the Christian Leaders Network. He is also a member of the CLA – Global Ministers Commission, an Administrator at Soul Centers, and a Peace Ambassador with PeaceFire. Many of his friends and neighbors says that he lives the Gospel, because he works full time in a paid ministry position, he runs and funds the Virtual Church; and in his spare time he still focuses on ministry such as evangelism, counseling, and mentoring.
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