Welcome to edge church
No matter who you are and what you believe, you’re welcome to explore this website to find out what we believe and who we are, and then why not visit us at one of our Sunday services? We trust that both online and in person, you’ll discover that we’re ordinary people following Jesus together, loving and serving others. We’re relevant, multi-generational, and welcoming and accepting of all people – all because of an extraordinary God.
Take your place in a fun-loving family, that puts God first, builds real relationships and takes hope to the world.
Our Story
Edge Church started with a few families coming together in 1975, with a vision to influence their community. Eight years later, they gave sacrificially to the opening of their first building! Shortly after, the leadership took a bold step. They took up God’s call to reach beyond themselves by sending a young couple, Pedro and Barbie Erasmus, into the mission field in North-East Namibia. It was a great step of faith and sacrifice. In 1993, Pedro and Barbie, and their now 3 children, were called back to South Africa to serve as ministers at what was then, Edgemead Assembly of God. The church saw growth and God continued to challenge the leadership about expanding. The motivation was wrapped up in Isaiah 54: Love for God, sacrifice for others to come to know Him and obedience to the steps of faith he called us at Edge Church to take.
“Enlarge your house; build an addition. Spread out your home, and spare no expense! For you will soon be bursting at the seams. Your descendants will occupy other nations and resettle the ruined cities.” Isaiah 54:2-3
Edge Church is a story of faithfulness. Right from the beginning, Edge Church existed for people to have a relationship with God and express his love to others and impact the next generation. As time went on, we became more intentional about growing in our love for God and others.
In September 2020, we saw a transition of leadership, as Daniel Erasmus was inducted and ordained as the Lead Pastor of Edge Church. We've seen God move clearly and speak to us about why we exist as Edge Church and our mission to LOVE GOD. LOVE PEOPLE. CHANGE THE WORLD.
our statement
of faith
Welcome to edge church
Our Statement of Faith is what we believe at Edge Church. To read our Statement of Faith:
headship
The Lord Jesus Christ Himself is the only Head of the church.
Matthew 16:17-19 | Ephesians 2:19-22
As His representative on earth, the Holy Spirit directs the church.
John 14:16-18, 26
This places all human leadership of the church in perspective.
The Denomination
Edge Church is part of the Assemblies of God Group. The oversight is accountable to the National Leadership Team of the Assemblies of God Group.
The Church is led by a plurality of Godly leaders forming a Leadership Team, where the Elders are responsible for oversight and governance.
DIRECTIONAL LEADERSHIP TEAM
DANIEL ERASMUS
ROZANNE HAMMER
STEPHEN SCOTT
EDGE CHURCH ELDERS
EDGE CHURCH STAFF
WELCOME TO EDGE CHURCH.
WE REALLY MEAN THAT – YOU’RE VERY WELCOME.
No matter who you are and what you believe, you’re welcome to explore this website to find out what we believe and who we are. We trust that both online and in person, you’ll discover that we’re ordinary people following Jesus together, loving and serving others. We’re relevant, multi-generational, and welcoming and accepting of all people – all because of an extraordinary God.
Our services are on Sundays at
08:00 | 09:45 | 11:30
What to Expect
Our Worship Services are a great space for us to gather together and celebrate all that God has done and is doing in our lives. Contemporary and sincere worship is followed by a practical teaching rooted in God’s Word. Wherever you may find yourself on your spiritual journey, our prayer is that our Worship Services would help you to move one step closer to God.
Our services are also livestreamed each Sunday online at 08:00, 09:45 & 11:30. You can join us on one of our online platforms.
At Edge Church, we're passionate about families! We love God and love little people! Edge Kids is church, for kids, and it caters for a variety of age groups. Edge Kids happens on Sunday at our 08:00, 09:45 and 11:30 services.
Edge Kids Junior 1: Ages 10–24 months
Edge Kids Junior 2: Ages 2–5
Edge Kids: Grade R-7
Parents with children young babies can make use of our nursery with live feed.
EPIC
EPIC is a space for our Grade 4–7's and happens each Friday during the school term!
*Please note that Grade 7's join ELEVATE from Term 4, so please see details for ELEVATE.
EPIC is all about having fun, building friendships, and growing in our love for God and people!
EPIC happens from 6–8pm each Friday during the school term!
Elevate is the Youth Ministry of Edge Church. As Elevate, we are passionate about creating a safe space for high schoolers (Grades 8 – 12) to find a home away from home.
*Please note that Grade 7's join ELEVATE from Term 4.
We believe that we are called to journey together with each teenager to grow in their relationship with God, help them discover all He has for them and who He has designed them to be. We consider it our privilege to be a part of empowering and equipping teenagers to be the hands and feet of Jesus in their homes, communities, school and friendship circles.
Elevate happens at 7pm every Friday night of the school term. We have some fun, hangout, worship, dig into God’s word and spend some time in life groups together.
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YOUNG ADULTS
Students and Young Adults meet weekly in Life Groups and find this to be the best place to grow in our personal relationships with Jesus, to be actively involved in impacting our communities and reaching out to friends, whilst getting to do life together. There’s no better way to build long-lasting friendships too.
Groups are a space to engage and talk about relevant topics, and boldly seek to live out the future that God has for us.
Our hope is that we could come together as young adults and encourage each other in life and in our faith. We believe that God is calling the young adults of our community to come together to be filled and equipped so that this will overflow into other people’s lives.
When Edge Church was formed in the late 1970’s, there was a heart for the kids and youth of the community, people far from God and for missions. If anything, this heart for others has grown and grown over the years. We have the privilege of partnering with 4 reach partners serving people far from God! At Edge Church, we will always be on a mission to reach people far from God.
God moves powerfully through your prayers. Why not pray with us for each of our missionary/outreach partners – God can do more than all we can ask for or imagine!
“And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” Acts 1:8 NLT
MISSIONARIES
Roy & Sharon Harley
Roy Harley serves as the International Director of Christian Surfers, a global movement of local missions operating in some 35 countries. Roy, Sharon and the team are on a mission to ensure that every surfer and every surfing community has the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. They do this by developing resources, like the Surfers Bible Project or networking, strategising and fundraising with any of the 175 local missions worldwide.
Tony Nzanza
Tony and Rudo Nzanza are based in Cape Town. After serving as the National Director of Scripture Union for a number of years, Tony has taken on a new role as the Field Development Director for Scripture Union International.
Stephen Coertze
Stephen and Lezelle Coertze are based in the Johannesburg area. Stephen serves as Executive Director of Wycliffe Global Alliance. Their dream is to translate the Bible into every language by 2025. That’s another 2000 different language groups still to receive God’s Word.
Barbara Clarke
Barbara Clarke is based in Durbanville. She works with MercyAIDS and Resilient Kids. These are non-profit organizations that focus on vulnerable children and those who care for them. MercyAIDS provides practical care and support, and Resilient Kids facilitates psycho-social and children’s HIV disclosure training and both organisations collaborate closely with community organisations.
James le Roux
James Le Roux currently serves as the multimedia manager for Christian Surfers South Africa. He’s focused on sharing the Good News of Jesus with surfers through the world of media, and equipping them so that every surfer and surfing community may have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus.