About US

As a person of substance, it is one whose life has been so drastically impacted by God that it should be the very driving force for being a person of tenacity. One who may or may not have gone through hardships and even if he/she didn’t “win” still comes out stronger, smarter and wiser; one who supports others and no matter what the cost they still lead — despite what others think or say. A person who “uses” their life as a living testimony … who by no means is a spectator but a participator as is a part of the solution as opposed to the problem.

OUR BOARD

Chair: Calvin Hannie; Vice Chair: Nelson Mawema; Secretary: Ronel Kraynauw; Treasurer: Mariza Esterhuizen; Operations: Larvika Singh; Helps: Leslie and Heidi Turner; Administration: Noel and Bonnie Williams; Young Souls: Desiree Smith; Media: John Mankopan; Evangelism: Sidney Rainers.

Vacant Posts: Marketing, Advertising and Arts

OUR FOUNDER –

Terri Hannie: Counselor-Coach-Consultant

Passionate, bold, tenacious, effective, humorous, confident crusader, wife and mother of 5 are a few words used to describe the passion she has to see others reach their full potential in order to Live Significantly.

Whether it’s through writing, speaking, or having a coffee date, she loves spurring other women on and wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She’s the co-founders of  Victory Praise Chapel and Keep the dream193; the founder and president of Women of Substance SA. Terri lives in, Cape Town, South Africa.

In 1992, she responded to the Lord’s call to ministry in Johannesburg Christian Family Church where she finally graduated from Bible School later in the Cape Town branch after relocating and was ordained as Pastor in 1997. Prior to being called into full time ministry, Terri was employed by UCT Faculty of Health Sciences and was acclaimed for her work in Academic Administration and Human Resources.

Terri began ministry on the pastoral staff at Christian Family Church, a large multi-cultural assembly in Cape Town in 1996. Since 2007 she devoted herself full-time to ministry as an itinerant under the banner of Victory Praise Chapel: Women of Substance SA.

God has opened doors for Terri to conduct conferences and evangelistic services. Her compelling ministry and dynamic delivery has resulted in invitations to preach in such settings as church conferences, crusades, evangelistic & mission’s crusades, women’s conventions & retreats.

A Woman of Substance, (Now faith is the SUBSTANCE of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. (Hebrews 11:1)

Vision: Her decision to follow her dream by using her gifting, Terri endeavors to train, equip and motivate others to Live Life and See Good Days. Mostly, to bloom wherever they are planted.

Goals:

Effectively communicate the Word of God to diversified audience also teach and facilitate prophetically as directed, helping you ‘Get your Groove back’.

Book here for the next Live Significant workshop (link to events page-details I am busy with)

“You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and courage by taking away people’s initiative and independence. You cannot help people permanently by doing for them, what they could and should do for themselves.”

-Abraham Lincoln

HER STORY

We live in a world that exploits countless women and children, and it’s no wonder many suffer from no or low self-confidence, no self-worth and have no value.

Part of what drives Terri is her very own testimony, is what she has to say

“I was once one of those girls growing up with insecurities and loneliness, and I made life-altering choices that I later came to regret.

As a result, I have committed the past 25 years of my life to help others around the world reach their full potential (what am I supposed to do with my life?) and live a life that was intended for them, to empower, equip and release them into their God-given destiny! I placed my worth and value on what others thought about me instead of understanding that I was unique and that I was already enough! (How do I allow God’s light to shine through me?)

Today, I have so much more value and worth without measure.

I turned her back on fame and fortune to pursue my God-given destiny! My quest is everyone move from brokenness to wholeness, with a passion for releasing the “next generation” to continue his or her God-given purpose in ministry is what drives me!

I’ve learned how to “Be True to Myself.”

How does God see me? “Uniquely Me”

In all His Glory and Splendor as written in the logo and 7 colors of the rainbow rose, you too can discover who you are in this majestic splendor of soulful blend with the harmony of music and colors.

Excuse me! Your life is waiting – I am here to take you on the journey and help you Discover your destiny!

These lines below are what helped me on my journey; I knew that I had to do something to get to the next level and get out of the mediocre rut.

Do all the good you can,

By all the means you can,

In all the ways you can,

In all the places you can,

At all the times you can,

To all the people you can,

As long as ever you can.

— John Wesley

TAG LINE

© From Brokenness to Wholeness

He took me from Brokenness to Wholeness

Mary’s Alabaster Box has been our theme song when we launched Women of Substance SA in 2007.

Jesus was in the home of Simon, the leper; a woman came to Him with an alabaster box, she poured the expensive perfume on His head. Matthew 26:6 & 7 of the Holy Bible New Testament.

She broke open the jar and poured it on Jesus’ head. Mark 14:3

When a sinful woman from that town learned that Jesus was dining there, she brought an alabaster jar of perfume. Luke 7:37

© FROM BROKENNESS TO WHOLENESS

What can compare to the infinite grace of our God? In Mark 14:3-5 we see Mary with her alabaster box which she breaks and pours the contents of oil/perfume on Jesus.

Through Judas’ complaint of the oil being more than a year’s wages, and the fact that it was pure spikenard. I, like Mary, came to Jesus with all that I had of value. In that moment of complete surrender. He can only heal that which we reveal. Trials and tribulations come to everyone, and at that moment, when it seems like no hope is when in our brokenness, then it allows what is inside of us, the precious oil begins to come out.

I’ve seen many who have beauty, fame, and money somehow this disappear when trials and tribulations come. It’s like their vessels have no precious oil on the inside. When broken, all that comes out is hatred, anger, bitterness, and rage!

There is a place within each one of us that can only be filled by the precious love of God! Being spendthrift is not going to fill the void, especially on things you don’t need, nor how much money you have, drugs you do, or partners you lay down with you will always feel a void!

NOW. Hope does not disappoint….

Now faith is the SUBSTANCE of what we hope for and the certainty of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1

Our Emblem

Terri has been seeing colours in worship and realised that something is happening in the spiritual realm. Her search for more profound revelation brought about change not only in her personal life but also within the ministry. When she came across the chameleon rose and how it changes its colour in a day. It reminds her of how we can adapt to change and how diverse we are as a group of people pursuing destiny, all handpicked by God to exhibit His gift in us. For some ‘a coat of many colours’! She describes this as the harmony of colours, “it symbolises the soulful blend of vocals and acoustics” reflected in her passion for singing and music.

The Rose bears the seven colours of the rainbow which in essence brings forth the one-colour white representing righteousness bringing all to a right way of living! The seven rays compare to the spiritual forces bringing forth the white light.

In the beginning, there was light. We see the divine production radiating God’s glory through the seven colours of the rainbow. In the spectrum of visible light, we know how this spectrum is pregnant with the revelation of the splendour of the Lord Jesus Christ, the effulgence of deity, and Creator of all things.

The vibrations of colour are a source of power, each their unique function and purpose.

The root meanings of the colours of the rainbow in scripture are the basis for recognising the beauty of God’s grace production. The sequence of colours in the rainbow matches the output of the seven days of re-creation, and everything in creation conforms to the Holiness, or Sanctification, of God. Sanctification of white light produces the rainbow, and all of the inventions adapts to the colours of the rainbow.

The mystery as revealed in the book of Ephesians chapter 3:8-13 of the Bible.

Verse 10: MANIFOLD wisdom! Manifold, polupoikilos (pol-oo-poy-kil-oss); Strongs #4182; From polus, “much” and poikilos, “varied,” ‘many-coloured’ the word pictures God’s wisdom as much varied, with many shades, tints, hues, and colorful expressions.

Why the Rose as our Logo?

“When you look at the Rose, you see a reflection of who you are in Me. Infinitely valuable and precious”

These are the Words spoken to our President by the Father on 28 May 2007

Original Rose Logo

2015

2017

Terri has been seeing colours in worship and realized that something is happening in the spiritual realm. Her search for deeper revelation brought about change not only in her personal life but also within the ministry. When she came across the chameleon rose and how it changes its colour in a day. It reminds her of how we can adapt to change and how diverse we are as a group of people pursuing destiny, all handpicked by God to exhibit His gift in us. For some ‘a coat of many colours’! She describes this as the harmony of colours, “it symbolizes the soulful blend of vocals and acoustics” reflected in her passion for singing and music.

The Rose bears the 7 colours of the rainbow which in essence brings forth the one colour white representing righteousness bringing all to a right way of living! The seven colour rays are spiritual forces emanating from the white light. They are perpetually vibrating – not only on the surface of the earth – but also above and through it, encircling the globe in streams of endless energy.

Creation began with light. The seven colours of the rainbow radiate the glory of Divine Production. Every colour of the spectrum of visible light is pregnant with revelation of the splendour of the Lord Jesus Christ, the effulgence of deity, and Creator of all things.

Colour vibrations are a source of power, each one having a general as well as a specific function and purpose.

The root meanings of the colours of the rainbow in scripture are the basis for recognizing the beauty of God’s grace production. The sequence of colours in the rainbow matches the production of the seven days of re-creation, and everything in creation conforms to the Holiness, or Sanctification, of God. The rainbow is produced by sanctification of white light, and all of creation conforms to the colours of the rainbow.

The mystery as it is revealed in the book of Ephesians chapter 3:8-13 of the Bible.

Verse 10: MANIFOLD wisdom! Manifold, polupoikilos (pol-oo-poy-kil-oss); Strongs #4182; From polus, “much” and poikilos, “varied”, ‘many-colored’ the word pictures God’s wisdom as much varied, with many shades, tints, hues, and colorful expressions.

As a God of variety, He is still entering the human arena displaying many-sided, multi colored, the phycology of colour with the much variegated wisdom.

Col 1:13. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love….

OUR OPERATIONAL TEAM

Operational Team

Calvin and Terri Hannie: Directors

Andre Jooste: Deputy Chair

Mariza Esterhuizen: Finance

Basil Braaf: Musicians and Singers

Lezan Erasmus: Small Groups Co-ordinator

Leslie and Heidi Turner: Helps

Maxine Moses: Projects

Noel and Bonnie Williams: Administration

Jermaine Julius: Media

Aiden Phillips; Logistics

Larvika Singh: Research and Operations

Tokello Poho: Branding & Marketing

Theo Petersen: Secretary

Emmily Hofstander& Michelle Kaboni: Events

Desiree Smith: Hospitality

Michelle Barnes: Ushering

Denzil and Ronel Kraynauw: Small Group Facilitators Malmesbury

Belinda Erasmus: Small Group Facilitator Abbotssdale

Reginald and Nicolene Smit: Small Group Facilitators Riebeek West

OUR SPACE

Are you an Avon, Honey, or another consultant, Small Group leader or a Blossoming Entrepreneur, Business Owner, Team Leader and you are looking for a space to host your team/strategic meetings or small group sessions and the like? Consider using our area for special workshops training or other events. Refreshments can cater for on request. Call +27 74 153 0519 for details and rates or email us on info@womenofsubstancesa.org.za

OUR VALUES

Pray, Dance, Love, Laugh and Sing

We encourage corporate and individual worship and intercession for local, national and worldwide ministries. Life has lots of Laughs especially when you share it with a friend. We love to spend time honouring God through praise and worship and allow the Love of God manifested through healing. A great time to release the worries of life and experience God’s love and Joy because He cares for you.

Outreach

We reach out and equip to share God’s love and His message of HOPE with everyone by sharing personal testimonies. We desire that everyone live-life and see good days with their exclusive new friend they find through an encounter with us.

Friendship & Fellowship

To build strong and healthy relationships in the network by strengthening community among single, married, divorced and the abused through the transforming love of Jesus Christ. An opportunity to connect and build genuine friendships and deep relationships, weekly gatherings with a small group of women and join the mixed groups to talk and share.

Discipleship

To study the Word of God together which will in return inspire you to follow Him by leading of the Holy Spirit? Although many will belong to their local church body, we network with those who do not have women’s ministries or desire to be a part of this network and remain a member of their local church.