MISSION STATEMENT

To proclaim the Good News of God’s saving grace.
To warn all people that the hour of God’s judgment has come.
To be true to our God-given calling.
To equip and support workers in this conference.
To nurture our church members.
To provide for the spiritual and physical needs of the people in our territory.

HISTORY

The Conference came into being as a result of the merging of the Oranje-Natal Conference with the Natal Field at the end of 1994. The former had its
headquarters in Pietermaritzburg while the Natal Field was based at KwaMashu, some 100km away.

With the social change that took place in South Africa in 1994, the way was clear for the two entities to come together as one with headquarters in Pinetown.  The new organization was initially known as the NATAL-FREE STATE CONFERENCE, but it later came to be known as the KWAZULU NATAL-FREE STATE CONFERENCE.  Even though there might have been some hesitancy on the part of some, nevertheless it was voted to go forward in faith and take the bold step to cross the Rubicon, so to speak, and the resulting synergies have justified the action.

Since the founding of the Conference, the following officers have served: 

1994 – 1997
President ………………………………… CF Venter
Vice President/Secretary ………..AN Nzimande
Treasurer ………………………………… WM Mason
Church Ministries Director ……… BMP Ngwenya 

1997 – 2000
President ……………………………….. GJ Van Niekerk
Secretary ……………………………….. AN Nzimande
Treasurer ……………………………….. WM Mason
Church Ministries Director …….. BMP Ngwenya 

2000- 2003
President ……………………………….. AN Nzimande
Secretary/Treasurer ………………. WM Mason
Field Secretary ………………………. BMP Ngwenya 

2003 – to date (August 2004)
President ………………………………. AN Nzimande
Secretary/Treasurer …………….. WM Mason
Field Secretary …………………….. BMP Ngwenya
 

STATISTICS 

AS OF 30 June 2004

MEMBERS – 11 228
CHURCHES  -  118
COMPANIES – 88
SABBATH SCHOOL BRANCHES – 8
 

INSTITUTIONS

ADRA operates the following institutions: 

1. Anerley Haven for the aged frail
   (039) 681 2261
   chalmers@venturenet.co.za

2. Anerley Place Retirement Residences
   (039) 681 3019
   anerleyplace@sa.net

3. Adventist Youth Camp
   (039) 681 3059
   ayc@venturenet.co.za

4. Sea Breeze Retirement Homes
   (039) 681 2261
   chalmers@venturenet.co.za

5. Royce Haven Retirement Villas
   (039) 681 2261
   chalmers@venturenet.co.za

6. Banyan Tree Retirement Residences
   (039) 681 2261
   chalmers@venturenet.co.za

7. Marburg Haven (Community Centre)
   (039) 682 6066

8. Esiphephelweni Home for AIDS Orphans
   082 560 7511
   Fax: (033) 263 1345

9. Heather Court Retirement Flats
   (031) 201 1823

In addition many congregations operate programs ranging from Soup Kitchens to Meals on Wheels and Pre-schools. 

Keitsleigh School : Grades 0 – 12
(031) 201 8014
Keits Avenue
Berea, Durban.