A Gospel Community On Mission

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About Ferndale Bible Chapel

Welcome to
Ferndale Bible Chapel

We are a warm and welcoming community of Jesus followers.

Our teaching, services and ministries are rooted in God’s Word. Although we are a diverse community, the Good News of Jesus Christ unites us. We would love for you to join us as we aim to love God, love people and make disciples.

Our Vision

Our core values—rooted in faith, relationships, and ministry—guide our actions, shape who we are, and define how we serve. They’re more than words; they’re our foundation.

Global Missions

Know and support our existing missionaries, send and support our members in short-term mission trips, and grow our awareness of and involvement in reaching out to unreached people groups beyond the borders of South Africa

Care for the Poor

Increase our involvement with the poor as individual Christians, as a church community and in partnership with Doorway to Dignity

Intentional Evangelism

Deepen our passion for evangelism, develop our skills, open our homes, and build relationships with a view of introducing lost people to the love of Jesus

Relevant Youth Ministry

Shape a gospel-centered, vibrant and diverse youth ministry

Integrated Community

Find out how we can serve newcomers, invite them into our homes, and help them find their place in the life, ministry and leadership of our church

Personal Growth

Take responsibility for cultivating our own personal relationship with the Lord through regular Bible reading, prayer, church attendance and being filled with the Holy Spirit

Healthy Community Groups

See a growing percentage of our church family involved in Community Groups that are well led, Bible-focused, prayerful, caring and missional
concert

Life-Shaping Children’s Ministry

Reaching more children and providing guidance to parents in helping their children to know and serve the Lord

Our Ministries

Our ministries provide opportunities for spiritual growth, fellowship and service.
Men’s Ministry
Ladies’ Ministry
Saturday Church
Children's Ministry
Community Groups
Missions
Seniors’ Ministry
Youth Ministry
Young Adults’ Ministry

Our Pastor

Leigh Robinson has served for fifty years in pastoral, counselling, and teaching ministry in South Africa and Canada. He has ministered to missionaries in fourteen countries. Prior to becoming our pastor in 2019, he served as Senior Pastor of Rosebank Union Church in Johannesburg for fourteen years. He is married to Irene and they have three children and two grandchildren.
Our Current Series

Walking
with Jesus

We’re currently going through the book of Luke in a sermon series called Walking with Jesus, preached by Pastor Leigh Robinson. Come journey with us as we explore the life and teachings of Christ.

Upcoming

Ladies' Ministry Prayer Retreat
21 february 2026
Men's Ministry Breakfast
28 September
Church Day Out
7 March 2026
February
21
Ladies' Ministry Prayer Retreat
February
28
Men's Ministry Breakfast
March
07
Church Day Out
March
07
Ladies' Ministry Prayer Retreat
February
28
Men's Ministry Breakfast
March
07
Church Day Out

Upcoming

February
21
Ladies' Ministry Prayer Retreat
February
28
Men's Ministry Breakfast
March
07
Church Day Out
Worship with us!

Join Us This Sunday

  • Main Worship Service 09:30AM
  • Children's Church 09:30AM

Our Latest Sermons

About Divorce (Luke 16:18)
Pst Leigh Robinson

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Feb 8, 2026
Famous Last Words (John 17)
Keith Gibson

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Feb 1, 2026
Choose Life (Ephesians 5:18)
Pst Leigh Robinson

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Jan 25, 2026
Life by God's Word (Psalm 19)
Pst Leigh Robinson

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Jan 19, 2026
Life by God's Grace (Ephesians 2:1-10)
Pst Leigh Robinson

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Jan 11, 2026
Reflection

God's Word Today

Witness
If you declare with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart...
Romans 10:9-17

Upcomming Events

Upcomming Events

Our Pastor

Leigh Robinson has served for fifty years in pastoral, counselling, and teaching ministry in South Africa and Canada. He has ministered to missionaries in fourteen countries. Prior to becoming our pastor in 2019, he served as Senior Pastor of Rosebank Union Church in Johannesburg for fourteen years. He is married to Irene and they have three children and two grandchildren.
Current Series

Walking
with Jesus

Worship with us!

Join and connect with us

We meet every Sunday at 9:30 am for our main service, including a special program for children.
  • Sunday Worship 09:30AM
  • Main Worship Service 09:30AM (to chat about)
  • Children's Church 09:30AM