Meet the Padayhags
Dean, Shedea and Sheba
Contact
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+27-76-087-6006 P.O. Box 17509 |
Brief Bio
In 1998 Dean graduated from International Grace Bible Institute in the Philippines. He ministered with TCM as a pastor in 3 congregations, as a youth coordinator and a campus ministry leader. While pastoring in Cagayan de Oro for 5 years, he preached on the weekly "Hour of Grace" radio broadcast and helped in translating articles for Grace Ministries Digest.
On March 21, 2003, Dean made a big leap of faith to South Africa where he ministered as a missionary under TCM for 3 years. He worked as an evangelist, trainer and a church planter.
On December 3, 2005, Dean married gospel singer Sheba Buagas. As a daughter of a pastor, Sheba has much exposure to the ministry and in her profession as a singer has traveled overseas and worked in several ministries.
Dates
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Dean Sheba Shedea Anniversary |
January 21 June 24 July 28, 2009 December 3, 2005 |
Dean & Sheba Padayhag
Johannesburg, South Africa
Graduation 2011 Video
Joint Youth Fellowship-September 11, 2011
For the sake of His call ... Serving the Lord together in love
Like any other foreign land: all things are different, people are new and places are unfamiliar yet the ultimate goal is the same: to save the lost and to edify the saints. As a young missionary, it is not just a mere adventure but a challenge of faith that should be responded to with wisdom and courage.
Having learned some of the interesting details of South Africa’s biological diversity, its wealth and treasure, its mountains and conservation areas, its toll roads and cities, all of which illustrate the riches and variety in this wonderful country, our hearts remain excited to go back there and be part of the rainbow country again. We believe that on this second term of our mission in South Africa there are big opportunities for us to reach to different kinds of people and introduce to them the wonderful message of Grace.
Our primary goal in South Africa is to be able to establish a strong urban church in Johannesburg city. We are equipping ourselves with some strategic plans and approaches to accomplish this goal.
Part of this plan is to mentor qualified individuals to help achieve this goal. Evangelism, indoctrination, training and discipleship are some of the few approaches that we have planned to use. Our music and evangelistic team will also contribute to the propagation and advertisement of our ministry. Another ministry that we are going to continue is the youth and children’s ministry.
As the Lord guides, it is our heart’s desire also to establish urban churches in other cities. Dean directs the work in South Africa and represents the South African ministry to TCM.
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Dean was given the opportunity to preach during Rhodes field High School's General Assembly |
Email Update - December 17, 2010
Dear Beloved Prayer Partners,
“Whatever else the day may bring one thing is always true, that God is ever constant in the love He has for you.” May this letter find you rejoicing in the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and His precious love.
The three of us are doing great. On the first week of December, we had cold and flu but they lasted only for a couple of days. The Lord has been very faithful in keeping us healthy in spite of our hectic ministry schedules. The schools are out for the holiday and so our campus ministries. We have more time now to focus on making lessons for Grace Berean Bible School which will be launched on January 15, 2011. We have been praying for more national workers to help us carry the burden of preaching the gospel of Grace here in South Africa and neighboring countries. We believe this would be the answer. Please pray for wisdom, commitment, dedication and more skills as we go ahead with this training program. We are hopeful that through our students we will be able to reach out new areas and new contacts.
In January, our church will be moving to a more residential location. New Millennium College, a sister School of Oxford Combined College, both owned by our church member, will be the new home of Grace Berean Church Kemp ton Park. It is just 2 kilometers away from our present church venue; 1 kilometer from Kemp ton Park town and a kilometer away from the biggest airport in Africa, Johannesburg International Airport. Please pray that the Lord will allow us to shine brighter in this new area and make us a testimony of His love and grace.
We still have a long way to go but we are thankful to the Lord for the many opportunities He has given us to preach the life-changing gospel of God’s grace. We also thank the Lord for though we are ordinary and simple but He has enabled us to be channels of His grace and salvation in this foreign land. We know our mission would be impossible without your faithfulness in prayer and financial support. For that reason, we are forever grateful to you. We could not imagine if we had to work secularly and do ministry at the same time. If we, full-time missionaries, are having a hard time keeping the ministries going, how much more those workers who have divided concerns. We could not thank you enough for your gift, encouragement, and prayers. You are our fellow-laborers and what an honor serving the Lord with you! You are a precious gift from God. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
For the sake of the Call,
Dean, Sheba and Shedea Padayhag
South Africa