Meet Mfundo and Nobuntu Nondala—leaders of the Central Region
Mfundo and Nobuntu Nondala are married for 17 years and have two children, Thandolwethu and Onothando. They share their story:
What motivated you to become followers of Jesus?
Mfundo: I was invited to a Bibletalk in my neighbourhood in 1994. Since I wasn’t doing anything, I thought ‘let me attend, to hear what it was all about’. I was impacted by the knowledge of the scriptures the disciples possessed, the practical application of the scriptures and their lifestyle (the brother’s household was next to my home). I studied the Bible and got baptised.
Nobuntu: I was invited to a campus Bibletalk at UNITRA (now known as WSU) by a friend from my former church in 1994. I was drawn by the love of disciples in that ministry, although I wasn’t totally comfortable, as I’m an introvert. When introduced to the Bible studies, I knew then that I got what I was missing in my life, as much as I was devoted to my former church. The scriptures made me take a decision to leave my family church. It was a very challenging decision to make as I grew up there.
Manna or locusts and honey? What food mentioned in the Bible would you like to have tried?
Pigeon.
What scripture gives you hope for the future in your Christian walks?
Mfundo: Philippians 4:13 “I can do everything through him who gives me strength.”
Nobuntu: Romans 12:12 (NLT) “Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying.”
Which miracle of Jesus would you have loved to witness, and why?
Mfundo: John 11:43 When he said this, Jesus called in a loud voice," Lazarus, come out!"
I would’ve been interested to see Lazarus coming out of the tomb, as it’s something that has never happened, and that increased the faith of many people, seeing Jesus’s ability to raise the dead.
Nobuntu: John 5: 5-8 The Healing at the Pool—I would’ve loved to see the excitement and joy of this man after being healed from his helplessness. I’m sure that brought hope to others who were sick.
What was the biggest challenge for the Central Region during the pandemic?
Not being able to meet in-person, as we love to stay after church for fellowship. Online services made it difficult for us to feel connected to one another; another challenge was that some members didn’t have compatible devices.
Why should people consider visiting the Central Region?
As a region, we’re blessed to have diverse ethnic groups from all around the African continent. That makes our worship services more edifying and uplifting as we sing in all languages. We are also a youth and family-driven ministry. Our members are very welcoming and hospitable in their homes, irrespective of where you come from, and they extend their love and generosity to bereaved families in their time of need.
