Introduction & History

The EFB was founded in 1973 by nine Pentecostal and evangelical churches. Originally led by Rev. Makhaola, then General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God in Botswana, it has grown over the years and now has over 35 members. The EFB is a member of the Association of Evangelicals in Africa, the World Evangelical Fellowship and the Botswana Council of NGOs

Mission

To impact the nation with the sound gospel of Jesus Christ and to unite and empower members to achieve this goal, being relevant to the socio-economic-political needs of the nation

Vision

A whole Botswana holistically reached through combined and coordinated efforts of the evangelical church by 2016

Values

  • Unity
  • Candour (openness and transparency)
  • Excellence
  • Holiness
  • Prayer
  • Practical demonstration of the love of God
  • Continuous learning
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Accountability

    • Guiding Scripture

    Psalms 133:1-3 “ Behold how good and how pleasant it is when brethren dwell together in unity, It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron’s beard: that went down to the skirts of his garments; As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion: for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life for evermore.”

    Strategic Objectives


    1. To reach out and unite all sectors of the evangelical Christian faith
    2. To coordinate the efforts of the local churches in carrying out community intervention projects and programmes (e.g. emergency relief, HIV/AIDS)
    3. To empower the evangelical church to better respond to national issues and spread the gospel through training (e.g. seminars)
    4. To provide information to the church and alert them on dangers facing them (e.g. trends, legislations etc)
    Key Results Area Key Indicators
    KRA 1 A united evangelical body
    • Increased membership of EFB,
    • Active participation in local activities by members
    • Approached for mediation and arbitration
    • Orderly and disciplined leaders and members leading to reduced splits and divisions
    KRA 2 An evangelical church that is actively participating in imparting the socio-economic, political environment program
    • Regular press releases/ media briefings
    • Newsletter
    • Election monitoring and participation in elections by members
    • Parliamentary caucuses and sessions
    • Community development and relief projects in place
    KRA 3 An effective HIV/AIDS intervention program
    • Strategy in place and being implemented
    • Sourcing of funding
    • Effective Monitoring & Evaluation
    KRA 4 An equipped and empowered church
    • Competent and trained leadership
    • Church growth
    • Training Needs Assessment carried out
    KRA 5 Financially stable & sustainable organisation
    • Membership contribution (subscriptions and pledges)
    • Income generating projects identified

    Structure

    National Executive Committee

    President— Pastor Master Obololetswe Matlhaope

    Vice President— Pastor Biggie Butale

    National Secretary— Pastor Owen Isaacs

    Treasurer— Bishop M. R. Bakwadi

    Add. Member — Bishop Dr. Christopher Sichilima

    Add. Member — Pastor Mothibi Gaetsiwe

    General Secretary— Mrs. Shaboyo Motsamai

    HIV/AIDS Commission

    Chairman – Pastor Emmanuel Nwako
    Vice Chairman – Pastor Dr. Christopher Sichilima
    Treasurer – Pastor Angela Hlambelo

    Other members

    Pastor John Lubbe
    Mr. Baatweng Motladiile
    Mr. Jonathan Beesigomwe


    HIV/AIDS Project

    [EFB HIVAIDS project team at the office]

    Project Manager – Mrs. Gofaone Sekwena


    Finance Administrator – Mrs. Pungie Kennekae

    Assistant Project Officer (Gantsi) – Ms Margaret Kandjise

     

    History of the EFB presidency

    • 1973 – 1985 Pastor Samuel Makgaola Snr
      General Superintendent – Assemblies of God
    • 1985 – 1987 Pastor William Schaffers
      Superintendent – Apostolic Faith Mission of Botswana
    • 1987 – 1992 Pastor Geoffrey Mogome
      General Chairman – Independent Assemblies Botswana
    • 1993 – 2006 Pastor Dr. Johannes Kgwarapi
      Superintendent – Apostolic Faith Mission of Botswana
    • 2006 - 2011 Pastor Biggie Butale
      Senior Pastor – End Time Pentecostal Ministries
    • 2011 to date Pastor Master Obololetswe Matlhaope
      Assistant Superintendent - Pentecostal Protestant Church