Short History
The history of the N.P.C begins with the late Reverend George McGregor. It was in February 1956 that God spoke to George McGregor. In a dream he was told to read Mathew 15 from verse 7 to 9..... " Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, this people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men..."
After the night of having a confrontation with God, George McGregor was never the same again. His house was changed from that day onwards. In 1959 God called George McGregor into the full-time ministry and commissioned him to go and preach this gospel throughout the nation. He was at first unwilling to go but after a gruesome car accident he found himself at home for three months without any income and God proving to him that He is enough for all his needs. Out of the evangelistic meetings churches were established in many cities.
These churches were usually given over to the pastors that were already active in the areas. In 1973 God placed on his heart to start the National Pentecostal Church. The oldest branch of the NPC was founded in Port Elizabeth in 1975 after a great revival in that city. In 1976 the McGregor family found themselves in the Transvaal and had some powerful revivals in and around what is now Gauteng and the Northern Province. In June 1976 the McGregors were back in Soweto, Orlando East. The day riots broke out they had to hurriedly take the tent tabernacle down amidst the police forces and tear gas cannisters.
The first branch of the NPC in Gauteng was started in Natalspruit in 1977. After spending at least four months in Natalspruit the McGregor's moved to Kwa-Thema. At this time Reverend Owen McGregor was married and Natalspruit and Kwa-Thema gave him a wedding reception all over again. In those early years the congregation would assemble together on Sundays at the site where revivals were held. The NPC had revivals at least 365 days a year. As the unrest in the country escalated the McGregors found premises in town, first in Mayfair and then they moved the church services to the Johannesburg Town Hall. From the Mayfair days the NPC started to consolidate. The emphasis moving away from intensive Evangelizing and more to establish the believers.
The greatest crisis The National Pentecostal Church experienced was when Reverend George McGregor, (Father McGregor as everybody called him), passed away in October 1985. Shortly after this Pastor Owen McGregor became very sick with cancer of the kidney. After the death of Father McGregor, and also the sickness of Pastor Owen, the church was really in the pit of despair. But as always God proved Himself as the God who is in control of all circumstances and situations. After the Call to Glory of Father McGregor the National Pentecostal Church came under the leadership of Pastor Owen. Premises was immediately acquired in the center of town, in Loveday Street. From Loveday Street we moved to the Movie House in Checkers Centre, Hillbrow. Then in 1990 the Lord gave us the place where we find the NPC today. During the first church service on the premises we prayed that the Lord must make this place a Lighthouse in South Africa and throughout all of Africa. Many ministers have come through the NPC Tent Tabernacle and have confirmed what the church prayed for in December of 1990.
Ministry Groups Inside the Church
"Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and cure disease. And sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick:" (Luke 9:1-2).
This ministry reaches the un-reached, touches the untouched and spreads the good news of the kingdom of God. This is one of the most vital offices in the body of Christ these last days, therefore we are committed to excellence, and are calling on fishers of men to join this chariot to realize the great mandate - the salvation of souls. This ministry need your financial support, please signup and Donate today to become a part of what the Lord is doing though this Soul Winning Ministry.
"For by wise counsel thou shalt make thy war: and in the multitude of counselors there is safety" (Proverbs 24: 6). This is a very vital ministry of NPC. It consists of renowned spirit-filled men and women of God, such as pastors, teachers and other dedicated gifted counselors, who renders assistance, advice and biblical counsels. They help in strengthening, encouraging, uplifting and giving clear directions to believers in the faith.
"Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth, while the evil days come not, nor the years draw nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleasure in them" (Ecclesiastes 12:1) This ministry specializes in bringing up the youths in the fear of God. We inculcate godly wisdom and principles in them with the aid of youth friendly programmes. This is a very important arm of npc. The youths are involved in almost every aspect of the church growth. They are a blessing to the body of Christ these last days.
"That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience." (Titus 2:2). This ministry is involved in fathering the immediate and extended family in accordance with biblical doctrines. This ministry organized life-changing and challenging seminars, which is regularly held to encourage, edify, enlighten and counsel men on how to handle life situations and live a successful Christian life.
" …women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becoming holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, to love their husbands, to love their children." (Titus 2:3-4). This is another most important ministry in NPC, which is supervised by Pastor Mrs. Maggie O. McGregor. She is fully involved in gathering and training of Christian women for the successful upbringing of the immediate family as well as equipping them in ministry. A virtuous women makes a blessed family that makes a life-changing church, thereby establishing a better society. Renowned speakers and teachers are invited from around the globe to lecture in many of NPC women conferences and seminars, to educate both the literate and illustrate women in our community. To contact Pastor Maggie please click Contact.
"Praise the Lord with harp; sing unto him with psaltery and on instrument of ten strings. Sings unto him a new song, play skillfully with a loud noise." Psalms 33:2-3) This ministry has dedicated ministers, chorus leaders, soloist and dancers.