AboutLatter Rain Mission
A Pentecostal movement that grew from a single prayer group in 1927 into fifty-five congregations — marking one hundred years in 2027.
1927 — 2027
100yearsA century of Christ in us, and Christ through us
In 2027 the Mission marks one hundred years since a handful of hearts first gathered to pray. A century on, we are fifty-eight congregations across South Africa and the world — carrying the same commission we were given at the start.
In all that time the calling has not changed. We strive to be salt of the earth, adding a pleasant flavour to the world around us and holding back the spiritual decay caused by sin. And we strive to be the light of this world, shining the light of Christ into a lost world — hoping that those who see it in action find themselves drawn to Him too.
What we believe
In a nutshell
We are a Pentecostal denomination holding fast to the truth of Scripture — in God our Father, in Jesus our Redeemer and Saviour, and in the Holy Spirit as our Guide and Counsellor.
The Father
God our Father, whose greatness, holiness and glory call for enduring reverence and profound honour.
The Son
Jesus our Redeemer and Saviour — the focal point of our existence, whom we honour in salvation, sanctification and mission.
The Holy Spirit
Our Guide and Counsellor, whose leading we hold as absolutely essential in life and in ministry.
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Scripture is the truth we hold fast to, and the Word we submit ourselves under.
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We are saved by grace and by faith alone — which directs us into humility and meekness.
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The body of Christ includes all races, classes and generations.
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Lives are meant to be transformed, and to grow into maturity in Christ.
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The harvest is great and the labourers are few, so we mobilise locally and globally.
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Strong, healthy marriages and families are the cornerstone of a healthy society.
Spiritual practises
Learn more about how we worship — from praise and song to prayer and spiritual struggle.
Our community
Known for our devotion to one another
One of the Mission's most salient characteristics is a very strong sense of community, visible in the network between our congregations. Acts 2 describes the original Christian community as one known for its devotion to the teaching of Jesus and its commitment and love for one another. That is the pattern we hold to.
We exist to serve our congregations through fellowship, helping them grow and develop into disciples of Christ who will continue the work of making disciples for Him.
Motto, vision and mission
Christ in us, and Christ through us
Our vision
For every congregation to grow spiritually in Christ, to develop, and to multiply.
Our mission
As a Holy Spirit movement, to focus on the equipping, empowerment and deployment of a passionate, mature, Christ-like body.
Our commission
To go out into the world with the message of hope and salvation, and to mobilise others to active discipleship.
Our principles
Non-negotiable convictions
The convictions by which we operate as a body.
We believe
In sound, spirit-filled biblical teaching and ministry.
We believe
That the harvest is great and the labourers are few — so we mobilise evangelists locally and globally.
We believe
That strong, healthy marriages and families are the cornerstone of a healthy society.
We believe
That the body of Christ includes all races, classes and generations, and we reject all bias, prejudice and discrimination.
We believe
That lives need to be transformed to maturity in Christ.
We believe
That complacency, apathy, legalism and sin are enemies of growth and transformation.
Our history
From a prayer group to fifty-five congregations
How it began
From its beginning in 1927, the Mission grew from a small prayer group into a wide international organisation. With humble gratitude we reflect on that journey, and in the process gain new inspiration for our vision and for the road ahead.
What has not changed
Among the distinguishing attributes of the Mission was, and is, our members' total commitment to Christ, submission to the Word of God, and to the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Alongside these is a wholehearted devotion to the will of God as defined in Scripture, and a desire to strive after an exemplary life.
Where we are going
Across a century many things changed, while God's instruction remained the same — the Great Commission, to go and make disciples of all nations.
As we approach our second century, that instruction still sets our direction across every congregation, here and abroad.
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nationsMatthew 28:19 — the Great Commission
Our team
Meet our executive board
Our president, workers' council and executive board serve alongside our pastors and staff — all as volunteers.
Bert & Magda Peters
President (Bert)
Christo & Vivienne Wieringa
Vice President (Christo)
Daniël & Angie Rossouw
Executive Board
Hannes & Debbie van der Merwe
Executive Board
Hans & Nicolene du Toit
Executive Board
Paul & Nadia Osmond
Member (Paul)
Paulus & Gerda Peschel
Member (Paulus)
Pieter & Renate Scheepers
Executive Board
William & Joan Solomons
Member (William)
Bennie & Alna Oppermann
Member (Alna)
Planning to visit us?
You are welcome at any one of our fifty-five congregations this Sunday.