Oct 5, 2023
Local South African Reverend Featured in International Documentary for Uniting Religions and Tackling Community Issues
Reverend Shadrack Lekoane of the Uniting Reformed Church of Southern Africa has been featured in an international documentary for his contribution to uniting religions and addressing community problems. The documentary is part of the Scientology TV Network's "Voices for Humanity" weekly series, which highlights individuals from various faiths and cultures who are working to uplift their communities.
Born in South Africa, Reverend Shadrack grew up in a time when the church was a trusted place where people sought answers to life's challenges. Despite growing up in poverty, he became the first in his family to attend college and earned a theology degree. However, he realized that traditional church leaders did not always have practical solutions to help parishioners facing dire situations in a country plagued by poverty, unemployment, and crime.
Seeking answers, Reverend Shadrack discovered the "Tools for Life" program at the Church of Scientology's Castle Kyalami. He recognized the potential of these practical skills to help individuals in his church and community deal with the daily struggles of life. Reverend Shadrack partnered with the Church of Scientology to share these tools through "Empowerment Seminars," which have been attended by over 3,200 members of the clergy. The goal is to empower church leaders from various denominations to create beacons of hope and improve the lives of their congregation.
Reverend Shadrack Lekoane continues his work as a minister of the Uniting Reformed Church, collaborating with other religions to uplift communities across South Africa.
The Scientology TV Network, launched in 2018, has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide. It aims to satisfy people's curiosity about Scientology while showcasing the everyday lives of Scientologists, highlighting the Church's global reach, and presenting its social betterment programs. The network also features documentaries by independent filmmakers representing diverse cultures and faiths but united in their effort to uplift communities.
Contact Info:
Name: SANDILE HLAYISI
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Organization: CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY SOUTH AFRICA
Address: Gauteng, South Africa
Phone: +27 061 907 9325
Website: https://www.castlekyalami.org.za/
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A local South African Reverend has been featured in an international documentary for his contribution in uniting Religions and tackling community issues.
Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa - October 5, 2023 —
A local South African Reverend has been featured in an international documentary for his contribution in uniting Religions and tackling community issues. A Scientology TV Network “VOICES FOR HUMANITY “weekly series presenting heroic change makers from a variety of faiths, cultures and nations working to uplift their communities, announced a new episode to their global audience featuring Reverend Shadrack Lekoane of the Uniting Reformed Church of Southern Africa.
Born in South Africa, Shadrack grew up in an era where the church was a trusted place, a place people go to for answers to the problems they face in life. Known by his friends as “Pastor” before he was even a teen, Reverend Shadrack Lekoana followed in his father’s footsteps, leading a life of service in the church.
Despite growing up impoverished, he was the first in his family to go to college, where he earned his theology degree. Years of face-to-face counseling with parishioners led to the realization that he lacked practical solutions to truly help them with their problems. Faced with dire situations in a country where a large percent of the population lives in poverty, where unemployment and crime are rampant, Shadrack realized that church leaders did not have all the answers to offer their parishioners.
Seeking practical solutions, he wound up in Castle Kyalami, the Church of Scientology and was introduced to the “Tools For Life”, a powerful Skills development program.
“After coming across the Tools for Life, I immediately knew that I could use these new skills in my Church and community to help my fellow man tackle the daily struggles of life that test our faith regularly,” said Rev. Shadrack.
After finding practical solutions, Reverend Shadrack Lekoana began his journey and started a movement uplifting the lives of millions across South Africa.
He partnered with the Church of Scientology to share the technology with leaders and pastors from all denominations in what have come to be known as “Empowerment Seminars.” To date, more than 3,200 members of the clergy have attended, providing them with the practical solutions to turn their churches into “beacons of hope” in the creation of a better world.

Reverend Shadrack Lekoana continues working with other Religions to better the lives of all as a minister of the Uniting Reformed Church in Secunda, Mpumalanga.
The Scientology Network debuted on March 12, 2018. Since launching, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages. Satisfying the curiosity of people about Scientology, the network takes viewers across six continents, spotlighting the everyday lives of Scientologists; showing the Church as a global organization; and presenting its social betterment programs that have touched the lives of millions worldwide. The network also showcases documentaries by Independent filmmakers who represent a cross section of cultures and faiths, but share a common purpose of uplifting communities.
Contact Info:
Name: SANDILE HLAYISI
Email: Send Email
Organization: CHURCH OF SCIENTOLOGY SOUTH AFRICA
Address: Gauteng, South Africa
Phone: +27 061 907 9325
Website: https://www.castlekyalami.org.za/
Social Media:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/castle.kyalami
Twitter: https://twitter.com/africa_vm
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/castle_kyalami/?hl=en
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgDogs77JAdDTDV3p6Zc5IA/
Video URL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JIsfsrEBXw8
Release ID: 89109361
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