Pastor John Bendixen has faithfully served the Lord all his life.

He was called into the ministry at the age of 15 and served in a local church for 19 years after marrying his sweetheart.

He entered the ministry full time in January 1998 serving Dr. Jerry Savelle for a number of years. He began to Pastor Heritage of Faith Christian Centre in October 2000. He remains a trustee of Jerry Savelle Ministries in South Africa and a non-executive director with Kenneth Copeland Ministries South Africa.

Before entering into the full-time ministry in 1998, John was a successful business leader and senior executive with Hewlett-Packard, South Africa.

Sharon qualified as a school teacher before meeting John and eventually became a full-time mom and ministry partner.

His life assignment is to promote the life and order of God in Believers, Churches Communities and Business.

His ministry assignment is to Touch, Teach and Train Believers and Leaders in the life and order of God.

Pastor John is the Founder of:

• Heritage of Faith Ministries International incorporating Heritage of Faith Churches and Grace Fellowship.
• Heritage of Faith Bible Institute and Leadership Academy incorporating, Heritage of Faith School of Ministry and Heritage institute of Commerce.
• Heritage of Faith Missions incorporating Heritage foundation for community services.

He has been married to Sharon for 29 years “the joy of his life” who is anointed to minister and teach on prayer, the person of the Holy Spirit, church order and protocol.

John and Sharon are anointed to minister as a team on principles of faith, finance, and family. They offer practical insights from the Word of God that bring enrichment, joy, deeper fulfilment, solutions and a positive life experience to individuals, families and leaders.

Pastors Mark and Marion Esposito