About Us

At Ecclesia Bible/Counselling College, under the esteemed leadership of **Dr. Shirley Templeton (PhD, D Couns), our Dean**, we understand that discerning God's will for one's life can be a profound journey for many believers. Our ultimate reason for existence is to glorify God, and a significant way we achieve this is through service in ministry. We believe in using the unique abilities and talents God has given each individual to exalt Him, evangelize the world, and to edify, encourage, and equip other believers.


As it says in 2 Timothy 2:15, "Study and do your best to present yourself to God approved, a workman [tested by trial] who has no reason to be ashamed, accurately handling and skilfully teaching the word of truth." (AMP). This foundational principle underscores our conviction that every minister of the Word must diligently study the Bible and God's ways to be truly effective in His service.


Upon becoming a Christian, your encounter with God through Jesus Christ leads to a specific ministry He desires you to perform. While God can certainly use you as you are, He consistently desires your growth and transformation. He has a unique ministry designed solely for you, a purpose for which you were made. Your life gains its deepest meaning and significance when you discover and live out this divine purpose.


By registering at Ecclesia Bible and Counselling College, you are embarking on a crucial stage of preparation for serving the Lord. We are passionately dedicated to providing the finest Ministry education available. Our faculty, composed of individuals trained in both rigorous academics and extensive pastoral and life experience, is committed to teaching you what God says and expects. While our academic standards are high, they are also incredibly stimulating, designed to inspire you to devote your energy to spiritual growth, diligent study, and the development of the spiritual discipline essential for true servanthood.


We firmly believe in the principle of mentoring, mirroring how our Lord Jesus Christ trained His own disciples. We understand that true education extends beyond academic training; it deeply involves character development and the cultivation of practical ministry skills. Our faculty is here to guide, mentor, and equip you to become an effective and impactful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.


Faculty

DEAN OF COLLEGE

    Dr Shirley C Templeton, PhD, DCouns

LECTURERS

    Dr Shirley Templeton, PhD, DCouns
    Rev. David Templeton, B.Couns, B. Min.
    Dr. Frank Kotze, D.Th.
    Dr Andrew Templeton, D Cogn Psy.
    Ps. Lorraine Kotze, B. Min.
    Mrs Yvonne Smith, Dip. Min.
    Mr Timothy Templeton, B. Min.

STRATEGY

Dr Andrew Templeton, D.ed Organisational Behaviour (Speciality in Cognitive Behavioural Therapies)


Accreditation Notice

Ecclesia Bible/Counselling College is proudly accredited through the auspices of the International Pentecostal Holiness Church (IPHC).

PHC