The South African Pentecostal Bishops Council and Immanuel Group is set to consecrate Archbishops,, Bishops and give other awards.
The consecration and award takes place on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This was contained in a statement made available Emeritus Prof Edward Van Den Ber, Founder, Immanuel Group, South Africa.
The statement partly read : “Kindly note that it has been decided to have one Head Office graduation on Saturday, 25 October 2025. This will be our ambassadors’ and doctoral graduation, where we will award PhD, doctoral degrees, Master and bachelor degrees, and a few Pastoral diplomas.
We will also be ordaining pastors, consecrate archbishops, bishops and as well as give some other special awards”.
It is with great pleasure I announce that the following Doctors of Theology who have rightly distinguished themselves as General Overseers|Presidents in their various ministries will be consecrated as Archbishops, and Bishops respectively. They have been meticulously selected since the 1st of February 2025. Hence, they will be consecrated under South African Pentecostal Bishops Council during the graduation.
- Prof Jeffrey Angel Naidoo: Archbishop.
- Prof Errol Jacobs: Archbishop.
- Prof Johannes Mogale: Archbishop
- Prof Sipho Ndondolozy: Archbishop
- Bishop Prof Morena Matlala: Archbishop
- Bishop Prof Olúṣesí Michael Ọbátẹ́yẹ: Archbishop
- Dr Cookie Angel Naidoo: Bishop
- Dr Mary Khumalo: Bishop.
- Prof Frederick Mayesa: Bishop
- Prof Amanuel Washe Legamo: Bishop
- Dr Mary Matlala: Bishop
Dr. Salome Webster
from Richardsbay, will receive a PhD and her Professorial Certification:
While congratulating the distinguished personalities, Emeritus Prof Edward charged them to remain committed to values and virtues that prompted their nominations towards making Jesus Christ continually proud of them
“We want to congratulate all the Generals for distinguishing yourselves and qualifying for the nominations. I have no doubt that you will make Our Lord Jesus Christ proud in all ramifications.
The personalities were enjoined to make provision for their gowns and Bishopric apparels following standards.
They could also contact the Emeritus Prof Edward Van Den Berg for further information regarding the gown, the statement affirmed.
“Kindly note that, we as Pentecostals don’t wear the same Bishop’s Regalia as other Priests and Bishops, of special note is the no-Fish-Hat Bonnets”
