30 Oct 2023

The church plays a vital role in building social morality through strengthening family unit, promoting social cohesion.

Mmadinare Member of Parliament, Mr Molebatsi Molebatsi said this at the Shepherds of God Church launch and ordination of Archbishop Petros on Saturday.

He said the church had been the cornerstone of support and advocacy for those in need.

“As government we subscribe to God’s teaching because it inspires, shapes and moulds the society and the nation at large in a positive way,” Mr Molebatsi said.

He commended the newly ordinated Archbishop Tshepiso Petros for visionary leadership and for establishing seven church branches in two years, a milestone he said was a testimony of what the grace of God could do.

He encouraged Archbishop Petros to lead the church by example without fear or favour and also cautioned him to choose friends wisely.

Mr Molebatsi noted that the position of an Archbishop came with a lot of responsibility and power and as such encouraged him to use it wisely, be obedient to God, respect others and be submissive to congregants.

“Keep Jesus at the centre of focus in the church and you will never have money problems, people’s problems or growth problems,” he said.

He further said it was pleasing to see Shepherds of God church growing, having opened seven branches since its inception two years ago.

“It is my strong belief that you will continue to win more souls and bring a positive impact in building good morals especially among our youth,” he said.

Mr Molebatsi also urged church members to support Archbishop Petros in order for him to lead them better.

For his part, Archbishop Petros thanked the church for its support and assured members that he would work with them to bring a positive change to the youth.

“I am also going to work with government to build families, mould society and help take out the congregants out of poverty,” he said.

He thanked Mr Molebatsi for always supporting the church and encouraged him to support other churches in the constituency so that they continued to win souls. ENDS