Our Vision, Mission, Values & Principles
OUR VISION
We aims to be a fellowship of Great Commission churches who are glorifying God by building Christ’s Church in South Africa & globally and throughout the world. Our vision is to inspire churches and communities to imagine, discover, and create God's loving and just world and develop, disseminate, mutually validate, harmonize and inspire quality in theological education and aimed at fostering reciprocal trust among stakeholders including the church.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to know Jesus Christ as Lord, exalt Him as Saviour, Sanctifier, Healer, and Coming King; and complete His Great Commission and cultivates leaders in service with congregations, communities and classrooms:
Evangelizing and discipline people of all cultures globally
Incorporating them into Christ-centred, community-focused congregations.
Mobilizing them for active involvement in a missionary effort designed to plant Great Commission churches among both unreached and responsive peoples worldwide.
The council shall embody the historical traditions of theology, valuing both intellectual freedom and the affirmation of faith as the foundations of the theology.
The council shall serve as a continuing resource to churches, pastors, and professionals in ministry for their continuing education and as a reference and placement service for churches, pastors, and other church leaders.
Cultivate worldwide relationships, stimulated through gatherings communications for reflection, interaction dialogue, collaboration and practice in support of the church’s mission.
Train, consult and provide resources for those involved in theological education/designation marked by relevance, accessibility and collaborative effectiveness.
Global Theological Alliance Council is a community of theological institutions, organisations, churches and individuals committed to promoting excellence in theology in Southern Africa & globally. Our mission is to enhance the quality of theological designations and membership to foster a community of scholars and practitioners and promote the development of leaders who can serve the church and society.
Membership is available to all institutions, organisations and churches of theological operations and to non-formal tertiary providers of theological education, individuals or organisations that have a vested interest in theological designation & membership.
Global Theological Council (GTAC), South Africa
Empowering Minds, Transforming Nations
In a world marked by societal division, The Global Theological Alliance Council (GTAC) rises as a beacon of truth, unity, and transformative education. Rooted in the soil of Southern Africa and branching into the global landscape, GTAC is more than a council—it is a prophetic movement. A community of theological institutions, churches, organizations, and individuals committed to birthing leaders of depth, dignity, and divine impact.
We exist to elevate the standard of theological education, endorse global quality designations, and cultivate a brotherhood and sisterhood of thinkers, teachers, reformers, and trailblazers in ministry and society. We uphold the vision of a world where theological excellence is not just an academic pursuit—but a spiritual responsibility.
A Global Forum of Purpose: Membership at GTAC is not limited to geography. Whether you’re a church, theological institution, non-formal tertiary provider, or a passionate individual, you’re welcomed into a community that champions spiritual and educational awakening across continents.
Quality, Recognition, Legitimacy: We offer recognized designations, elevate educational standards, and open doors to international collaborations, certifications, and ministerial influence.
A Platform for Influence: GTAC provides a seat at the table where global policies for theological impact are shaped. Here, your voice matters. Your mission is amplified.
Advocate for Justice, Inclusion, and Equity: We lead the charge for an education system without barriers—where diversity is celebrated and prejudice is eradicated.
Education That Transforms Society: At GTAC, we believe education is not only for information, but for transformation. Every member is equipped to be a change-maker, a reconciler, a leader of conscience.
We boldly affirm: Education is a human right. Prejudice is not. Inclusion is our standard. GTAC stands as a sentinel, echoing the call for a world free of educational injustice. We envision learning spaces that not only teach minds but touch hearts—where students are equipped not just for careers, but for causes. We believe in classrooms that birth champions, sermons that shape societies, and degrees that deliver destinies. With every member, we co-author a future where theological education breaks chains, builds bridges, and breathes hope.
GTAC is the light on the hill, illuminating minds and igniting movements.
GTAC is where revelation meets responsibility, and faith meets action.
We are the voice of divine excellence in education—global, grounded, and God-led.
At GTAC, we don’t just confer titles—we confirm callings.
Together, we educate for eternity and lead for legacy.
We rise in gratitude and admiration for the pioneering vision, unwavering integrity, and generational impact of the GTAC Executive Board Members. Your leadership is the architecture behind our alliance.
Paramount Chief Prof. Dr Dannyboy Pieterse – President & Founder
King Prof. Victor Guy Hoostaghten
Dr Christelene Antoinette Dirks
Queen Eden Soriano Trinidad
Prof Benjamin Anthony Beukes
Prof. Gordon Pieter Damon
Prof. Alfred Phillippus Maku
Prof. Jumath Dumas Hop
Prof. Shelley Stallenberg
Prof. Goodwil Walter
Prof. General Johnie Henry Frieslaar
Amb. Prof. Matthew Offiah
Apostle Prof. Dr Jacob Probs
Eur Ing Dr Maurice Kenneth Dimmock
Join GTAC—because excellence in theology is not optional, it is essential. Let’s raise a standard. Let’s forge a future. Let’s educate for eternity.